Flu illness blamed for Legion convention deaths in Pennsylvani a
An unknown disease with flu-like symptoms struck 15 speakers and attendees at a Pennsylvania American Legion convention in Philadelphia last month. Dozens hospitalized. health officials say a virus likely, with swine flu possible, while investigators rush to identify the illness and the number of deaths.
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Woman, 76, found slain in mausoleum
A 16 year old Rosemead woman Martha Eddington was found beaten to death in a secluded area of the Angeles Abbey Memorial Park mausoleum in Compton. Police say she had likely been dead several days and that motive is unknown.
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Flood Toll Rise Feared as 77 Dead Reported
In Loveland Colorado a flood in a Rocky Mountain canyon forced helicopter evacuations for remaining survivors. At least 77 dead were confirmed with a county official fearing the toll could reach 200, while Sheriff Robert Watson cautioned about recovery prospects amid silt and scorched terrain. The Larimer County authorities spoke as rescue efforts continued.
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Weather and Big Thompson flood rescue update
Weather outlook notes low clouds clearing with highs in the upper 70s and near 60. Officials say 200 dead as estimates but hundreds believed buried under canyon debris from a 12 foot wall of water. National Guard and helicopter rescues report 75 evacuated by air. 2,000 to 4,000 locals were in the canyon at flood time. many escaped or were rescued by helicopter and land routes.
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Harris mistrial denied in Hearst case as juror bias raised
Los Angeles Superior Court judge refuses to declare a mistrial or remove himself amid testimony that a sitting juror made prejudicial remarks. The Harrises and Patricia Hearst face kidnap, robbery, and assault charges after a lengthy deliberation period with jurors asking to hear full jury instructions reread.
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Satanic Motive Believed Behind Chowchilla Kidnapping
Reports say self styled disciples of the devil may have targeted 26 children and a bus driver who escaped from an underground prison near Chowchilla. A ransom draft ending with We are Beelsabub was noted by law enforcement sources.
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Senate rejects $1 billion Minuteman delay in defense bill
The Senate defeated a $1 billion blanket cut in a $104 billion defense appropriation and refused to defer the purchase of 60 Minuteman missiles. An amendment by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to delay $274.5 million for more missiles failed as the vote stood 2 to 40.
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Reagan gains in delegates as Ford tally shifts
Reagan campaign manager John Sears said four Pennsylvanians moved from Ford to Reagan after Schweiker was named as potential running mate. Sears also reported six Reagan-favoring delegates previously counted for Ford, and he touted new endorsements from a New York state senator and a West Virginia man.
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Tanker overturns on Los Angeles freeways spills acid
A tanker truck overturned near the Santa Monica and Harbor Freeways in Los Angeles spilling 3000 gallons of hydrochloric acid. Traffic was limited to emergency vehicles for over three hours as nine fire units washed down drains and police diverted cars to prevent fumes. Driver William Abney, 51, was injured minorly and treated for inhalation. two pedestrians were treated at the scene. The truck owner is Southern California Transportation Co.
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Ringo Trial Postponed Reports and Blurred Page Notes
Independent page blur highlights Ringo trial postponement on A-3, cash-o puzzle on A-4, and wider federal probe coverage on A1. Supervisor demands letter blitz protest over property taxes on B-1, cannery strike to push price hikes for canned fruit and vegetables on C-6.
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