Congress prepares swine flu vaccine liability bill
In Washington the House and Senate move to clear a path for a government sponsored inoculation program aimed at most Americans. The bill would grant liability coverage to vaccine makers and let the federal government sue participants for negligence. insurers would cover only negligence, with the government absorbing most liability. If not passed today, action delays until after the Republican National Convention.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Ford Administration
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
House Commerce Committee
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Hearst Case Harrises Convicted in Kidnap Robbery Trial
William and Emily Harris convicted of two kidnappings one robbery and two car thefts linked to Patricia Hearst while acquitted on six assault counts. Jury, amid bias scrutiny, kept sequestered after reports of mock hangman nooses and biased remarks. Judge to hold hearing on possible prejudice. Hearst prosecution to continue.
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Miss Hearst
Harrises
Sam Mayerson
John van de Kamp
Help Line Details In The Enterprise Notice
Readers are instructed to write or call Action Line in care of The Enterprise for questions or problem help. The notice notes requests are considered but high volume prevents acknowledgment or answers to all inquiries.
Free psychiatric help and hospital air conditioning inquiry
Q and A style notes discuss free mental health help via Guilford County Mental Health Clinic with income based fees, and whether a child can donate a parent’s body to medical schools. Additional items cover gymnastics classes at the High Point YMCA, a hospital air conditioning inquiry, and VD testing methods.
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L. A
Guilford County Mental Health Clinic
Norena
High Point
N.M
Kim Mansfield
YMCA
Flooding Persisted After Belle Storm Across Northeast
The New York metro area cleared up as Hurricane Belle weakened to a tropical storm but caused flash floods and power outages across New England. Vermont faced severe flooding threats with watches in place as heavy rains continued overnight and forecasters warned the storm would linger before moving north.
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New York
New England
Belle
Vermont
Earl Osgood
Civil Defense
Long Island
Atlantic
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Osgood
Shrewsbury
Rutland
National Weather Service
Lebanese Civil War Escalates Amid Triple Truce Collapse
Beiruts civil conflict intensifies with fierce fighting across Beirut Metien Aimtoura and Zagharta-Tripoli line despite a three day truce for power line repairs. Death toll surpasses 34,000 over 16 months as ceasefire efforts falter and claims of arms shipments surface.
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Beirut. Lebanon
Beirut
Metien
Aimtoura
Zagharta-Tripoli
Lebanon
West Beirut
Camille Chamoun
Christian National Liberal Party
Sidon
Lewiston youths leap from highway bridge to river
Nearby Lewiston Idaho youngsters used a bridge as a makeshift platform for a summer dip in the river. The scene captures a carefree day of river swimming and roadside recreation along the highway.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Tourists Return To Outer Banks After Belle Passes
NAGS HEAD AP reports Hurricane Belle spared North Carolina coast bringing minor outages and scattered damage. Officials note no deaths or serious injuries as tourists stream back to motels and campgrounds while Cape Hatteras Coast Guard cites sunny weather and moderate waves. Beachfront hotels report post storm returns and renewed activity though normal conditions expected by weekend. Winds near hurricane strength, center passed 45 miles offshore.
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Nags Head
N.C Division of Civil Preparedness
Helle
North Carolina
Buxton
Ocracoke
Charles Martelle
Division of Civil Preparedness
Belle
Cape Hatteras Coast
Love Midgett
Ramada
Tar Heel
New York
Massachusetts
National Weather Service
Margaret Phelps
Creswell
N.C. 64
Cape Hatteras
Governor Hopefuls Spending Heavily
Four major Democratic candidates for North Carolina governor report near the legal limit for media ads with Lt. Gov. Jim Hunt leading in funds raised and spent. Reports filed show Hunt receiving contributions from more than 17,000 individuals, while others rely on loans and personal funds.
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Raleigh
Jim Hunt
David Flaherty
State Board of Elections
Ed O’herron
George Wood
Hunt
North Carolina
Charlotte
O'Herron
Wood
Camden County
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Rogers
Patty Hearst
Los Angeles
William and
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
Leonard Weinglass
Weinglass
William Harris
Anon. A
State Anatomical Board
Q. T
Anon
David Lopp
Ella Grasso
DEL
Ae 'Sland
Financial
Paw Stacceseaees
Thomas Strickland
Goldsboro
Strickland
Jasper Tripp
Greenville
Flaherty
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