Heat Wave Tightens Strain On Eastern Power Grids
Persistent hot humid air anchored over the East raises danger as the National Weather Service warns temperatures in the high 80s to 90s intensify power strain. A Bermuda high stretching to the Mississippi River valley funnels tropical air, boosting pollution levels and risking brownouts in scattered areas.
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Four Firms Sued for Coastal Pollution in California
The Justice Department filed criminal informations in Los Angeles charging Pacific Far East Line General American Transportation Signal Oil and Gas and Ashland Oil with dumping oil and chemicals into Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors and coastal waters. Violations of the Federal Refuse Act carry a maximum $2,500 fine per conviction.
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Joe
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General American Transportation Corporation
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Ashland Oil Company
Arson Damages Texas School Book Depository in Dallas
Firefighters said arsonists spilled gasoline on five floors of the unoccupied Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, causing about 4000 dollars in damage before a sprinkler system and rapid response limited the blaze to under 30 minutes. Officers guarded the 1 year old building to deter further attacks.
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UPI
Texas
School Book ‘Depository
Lee Rave Csivala
John F. Kennedy
Nursing home ombudsman offices announced nationwide
HEW announced creation of the first ombudsman offices to handle nursing home care complaints. Projects were awarded in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, and other states in response to President Nixon's pledge for investigative units that respond responsibly to patient complaints.
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HEW
Nixon
Probe on racetrack crime ends with limited evidence
Washington AP reports a probe into possible organized crime infiltration of a Massachusetts racetrack concluded with only scattered wiretap evidence. Witnesses including Raymond Palmarea and Salvatore Rizza were cited, but Patriarca figures denied ties and refused to answer key questions during hearings in Hancock and nearby areas.
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New England
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Sam) Rizza
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Patriarca
Cosa Nostra
Irving to write books on hoax and truth
Irving plans a new book about the Howard Hughes autobiography hoax and says he will tell the truth after past burn. He, 41, pleaded guilty to defrauding McGraw-Hill out of 730000 dollars over the fake valve project.
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UPI
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McGraw-Hill Publishing Co
Busing bill defeated in Senate amid desegregation debate
The Senate voted 53 to 38 to filibuster a moratorium on court ordered busing for desegregation. Senator Pastore noted the issue is unsettled while opponents warned against delaying plans for equal educational opportunities nationwide.
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UPD
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United States
Union says tax unfair to worker
The AFL-CIO urged Congress to overhaul the tax system, calling it legalized fraud that taxes wage earners nine times more on a $10,000 income than earnings from investments. Abel, head of the United Steelworkers, said a family of four would pay about $305 on wages versus about $95 on investments.
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UPI
Afl-Cio
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Joint Economic Committee
Ane
Avel
Jury selection in Ellsberg Pentagon Papers trial drags on
In Los Angeles, 31 potential jurors ruled ineligible as a third panel is questioned on day ten. Judges and attorneys spar over remaining challenges while some jurors cited hardship health issues or bias. The case against Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo centers on espionage conspiracy and theft tied to the 1971 Pentagon Papers leak.
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Los Angeles
FBI chief backs gun registration and controls
Acting FBI Director L Patrick Gray endorsed legislation to halt sale of Saturday night specials and to license and register other firearms. He cited enforcement and federal support, a stance echoed by predecessor J Edgar Hoover who favored tightening mail order purchases and expanding enforcement. The remarks were reported by the New York Daily News.
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UPI
FBI
L. Patrick Gray
Gray
U. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
New York Daily News
Asto
Calves roundup by state troopers turns deadly in crash
In Cresmview Florida state troopers chased more than 100 calves that escaped a truck crash. A double decker van overturned as the herd shifted and at least 14 calves were killed. The incident prompted a calf roundup along the road.
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Cresmview
Fla
No-knife kidney stone surgery hailed by doctors
A urology team at Varley Medical Center San Jose reports a no-knife technique to remove kidney stones with minimal tissue damage after eight years of research and animal testing. Dr Goodisen stresses need for further study before wide adoption, noting kidney stones form from calcium deposits in the ureter and can block urine flow.
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Goodisiend
Ziba
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