Death of Skidmore bully McElroy shocks Missouri town
Kenneth Rex McElroy known as Ken Rex was slain in Skidmore Missouri triggering intense police scrutiny. Lawmen reporters have swarmed the town since July 10 as the sheriff department FBI and a coroner's inquest investigate his homicide. A grand jury probe may follow as the widow seeks answers and the attorney comments on possible charges.
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Denver nervy move of nerve gas from Rocky Mountain Arsenal
The United States Army plans the largest transfer of toxic chemical munitions in over a decade. About 150 tons of GB nerve gas in 888 Weteye bombs will be moved by summer end from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal near Denver to Tooele Army Depot Utah. First shipment could come by mid August with a congressional deadline to clear all chemicals by October 10.
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Army to move nerve gas stored near Stapleton Airport
The Weteyes nerve gas stored at the arsenal since 1969 will be destroyed or relocated after pressure from Colorado lawmakers. Three one ton canisters and over 4,000 pounds of drained nerve gas from 12 bombs will be transferred as part of a federal review. Defense officials say the bombs remain a potential air delivery deterrent and kept in stockpile.
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Anti medfly war escalates in California fields
Los Gatos California state officials announced tougher steps against residents who refuse to strip infested trees as the medfly battle enters a new phase. Farmers in Santa Clara Valley push for stricter quarantines amid fears over farm produce restrictions and trade impact.
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Plant Explodes in St. Johnsbury Quietly Hurts Nearby Residents
A natural gas plant blast on South Main Street in St. Johnsbury Vermont at 12 45 a m shattered windows and prompted evacuation of 12 homes. No injuries reported though a neighbor suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. Roads closed then reopened by noon as firefighters coordinated response and propane tanks were cooled.
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