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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1976

Page

3

Frogmen Recover 274 Bodies Swept By Philippine Quake

Philippine Navy frogmen recovered 274 bodies swept to sea by tidal waves after a quake disaster. An official report said the toll could exceed 3,000 dead, with most victims children, as the country sought to rebuild without foreign aid per President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

Frogmen Manila Philippines Aute Philippines Philippine Ferdinand E. Morros Philippine Navy

Devastating 7.8 quake hits Celebes region

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the Celebes Sea area, 95 miles south of the hardest hit land, causing widespread damage. Officials report shattered homes, tens of thousands homeless, and ongoing relief efforts, with aftershocks and tidal wave fears complicating response.

Moro Gulf Hine Celebes

Eight Die In Bus Crash Near Melk

A bus wreck near Melk, west of the region, killed eight people. Reports say most victims died from injuries sustained in the crash and some passengers were hospitalized in varying conditions. Emergency crews and investigators attended the scene.

Melk

Auto Workers Set Strike Target For 1976 bargaining

The United Auto Workers move toward a 1976 industry pattern settlement with Ford, GM or Chrysler as the possible strike target. The international executive board will decide Tuesday after weighing pros and cons for a 680,000 member bargaining group and a Sept. 14 expiry.

Detroit United Auto Workers Ford General Motors Chrysler UAW International Executive Board Leonard Woodcock

Baker Rumors in McMahan Affidavits On Car Crash

The report cites press secretary Ron McMahan with affidavits and witness statements denying Mrs. Baker drank before the accident. Alexander says Anderson called Baker from Kansas City to warn about inaccuracies in a column, and that Baker declined White House contact. Ford reportedly considered Baker then shifted to Dole as running mate.

Baker Ron McMahan Alexander Anderson Kansasity Kansas City Banner Ford Dole Kansas Aaierson

Storm Cycle Switch Hint Seen In Hurricanes

An expert says it is too early to confirm a shift in the hurricane cycle despite recent storms. Historical patterns from the 1950s to the present are cited, with major hurricanes, tropical storms Dottie and Candice, and others noted as context. Forecasters warn the August to September peak looms, and patterns must emerge before confirming any cycle change.

East Cogat Mexico Frank Belle Long Island Dottie Ater South Florida Charleston Frieverie M uanLantic Long Autz Visur Candice North Atlantic Leeward Islands Crete

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