Flood Relief Efforts Rush Across Pennsylvania After Agnes
As flood recovery stretches on Gov. Shapp seeks federal help and rapid aid. Water systems falter with contamination risk while 250000 residents remain displaced. Emergency funds total 50 million for food and relief. 33 park closures and extensive damage cited.
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Army Corps of Engineer
Pennsylvania
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Milton J. Shapp
Kris
Susquehanna River
Agnes
Swift
Senate
Commi
State Department of Environmental Resources
Agriculture Department
Flood Damage Figures From Pennsylvania Civil Defense
Harrisburg reports from UPI state 125000 evacuated to 210 shelters with 125000 cared for elsewhere. Bridges destroyed or damaged total 126 at a cost of 521 million dollars. 35000 families suffered major flood losses.
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National Guardsmen
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Gettysburg
Olmsted
Revenue
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Maurice K Goddard
State Department of Environmental Resources
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Centre County
Russell Seward
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Bradford
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Reading
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Philadelphia
UPI
Civil Defense
Price controls set for service firms facing hike limit
Washington AP reports the Price Commission approves a 3 percent rise cap for service firms including auto repair shops. A 2.5 percent limit will apply to large service firms such as hotels and theater chains under new rules.
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Commission of Lcgals
Army surveillance case reaches Supreme Court limits
The AP reports the Supreme Court may review a civil liberties challenge over Army civilian surveillance. Chief Justice Burger leads a majority to dismiss the suit, arguing Congress should decide on executive actions. ACLU criticizes Justice Rehnquist for possible conflict. Sen. Ervin plans to push an antisurveillance bill limiting military shadowing.
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Rehnquist
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Senate
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U.S. Circuit Court For
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Burger
Congress
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NEW York (Ap
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Weissberg
Altaty Resources
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Ervin
Tor
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Herrmann
McGovern Overestimates Delegates in Democratic Race
McGovern campaign initially claimed 1,492.75 delegate commitments, just 16.75 shy of the nomination threshold before a recalculation showed an overcount. Humphrey supporters call the correction crucial as McGovern aides promise a fuller plan. McGovern tours the South to win key blocs while awaiting further committee decisions.
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George McGovern
Moe Vue
McGovern
Hubert H. Humphrey
Crats
Platform Committee
South Dakota
Oklahoma City
Hey
Ington
Submachine gun tied to hijacking found in Indiana
In Peru Indiana police recovered a Spitfire submachine gun used in the American Airlines hijacking and found $500000 of the ransom. Officers hunt for a young man with pock marked face and sores believed killed after parachuting from the jet.
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Indiana
Indiana State Police
Rex Dillman
Lowell Elliott
Louis
FBI
Edward
Lourenzo
Elliott
Coverey
Ronald E. Miller
Spitfire
Indianapolis
Jacker
Tax credit favored as school aid
President Nixon backs a 100 percent tax credit up to 200 per child to aid non public and parochial schools amid economic strain. Caspar Weinberger urges considering credits for public school fees as well. He warns a 400 credit could boost tuition and reduce access for low income families.
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Nixon
Rising
Office of Management and Budget
Cunfeonud
Gress
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Caspar W. Weinberger
Congress
Weinberger
Airfield hit near center of Hanoi in latest raid
U S war jets bombed the Bac Mai airfield near central Hanoi as part of a fourth day of strikes against North Vietnam. The command said 320 strikes were reported and several targets including bridges and a petroleum pumping station were damaged. Hanoi Radio reported nine or more American planes shot down and pilots captured.
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U.S
Hai Miles
Hanoiphong
Us. Command
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Bac Mai
Wednes Command
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