Plague Death in San Jose Prompts Health Probe
A traveling veterinarian, Dr. Joseph T Cordell of San Jose, died from plague suspected to be pneumonic. Health officials investigate whether a more deadly strain caused the death while tracing contacts across Monterey Santa Clara and San Mateo counties and treating those exposed with rapid medicine. The case marks the fourth California plague infection in two years amid concerns of transmission via lungs and the Black Death’s lingering shadow.
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Wettest August on record after Doreen drenches Southland
Tropical storm Doreen dumped about 2 inches of rain on the Southland by late Wednesday, marking the wettest August on record but failing to ease the drought due to uneven rainfall. Imperial County saw heavy totals and over $9.7 million in storm damage, while Long Beach area faced fewer impacts. Evacuations occurred in Imperial County as 71 residents moved out briefly, with widespread road closures and power outages reported.
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Lance banking inquiry report due today
The comptroller of the currency will deliver a Senate report on Bert Lance with no coverage of two major aspects. IRS probe and Lance-Butcher ties remain unfinished. Findings will focus on bank loans and overdrafts from 1974 to 1975, with possible staff changes and no implied impropriety.
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Fans bid tearful farewell to Elvis at Graceland
Thousands of Presley fans gathered outside Graceland as the body lay in a copper coffin, then streamed past the mansion gates for a final glimpse. President Carter called him unique, and Presley records sold heavily as the King of Rock and Roll was entombed in a Forest Hill Cemetery mausoleum after a private funeral.
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Gunman surrenders after holding 39 hostages at retreat
A revenge-minded gunman released 39 captives including children and then surrendered to Santa Cruz County deputies. Thomas Wilson, 26, hijacked a bus to reach the Baha'i School retreat 75 miles south of San Francisco. He claimed to seek two men, including one he said killed his son, with negotiations continuing as details emerged.
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Independent Calif lobbies spend forty million dollars
A brief item notes that the Independent California lobbies have allocated forty million dollars. The snippet references page placements for related topics including anti-busing, Cuba ballet, abortion public opinion, secret witness summaries, and a North Pole Russian ship, with page numbers listed.
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