Army may be sued over germ warfare death in San Francisco
Family of Edward J Nevin seeks government accountability after a 1950 San Francisco death linked to Serratia Marcescens used in Army germ warfare tests. Nevin Jr. calls Defense Department actions reckless while noting his father's health prior to death. Local officials dispute acting mayor claims as Chicago politics unfold. President Ford shopped in Vail, joked about last minute gifts and prepared his State of the Union amid ongoing poison ban discussions.
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World Today reports tremor of protests and global violence
Madrid clashes accompany the arrest of Communist Party chief Santiago Carrillo as police use smoke to disperse youths. Lebanon reacts as a grenade kills a Syrian peacekeeper. Beirut papers face shutdowns. Hong Kong hints at executions for Chiang Ching and three others. In Argentina a bombing marks an anniversary tied to a guerrilla raid. Rhodesia sees renewed guerrilla attacks as Geneva talks lag.
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Sikorsky lands contract for new combat helicopters
The Army chose Sikorsky Aircraft Stratford Connecticut to build the next generation of turbine powered combat helicopters. The $23.4 million production award covers 15 aircraft in ten months with a total program to 1,107 machines at about 1.4 million each. Other bidders included Boeing Vertol of Morton Pennsylvania.
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Watergate courier Ulasewicz convicted on tax charges
Anthony Ulasewicz, Watergate courier, was convicted in New York on tax charges for failing to report on time the 41 000 he received for delivering more than 200 000 to the Watergate burglars. He faces up to six years in jail and a 10 000 dollar fine after filing an amended return three months later and paying due taxes with penalties.
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Coffee war threats widen East Africa border frictions
In Nairobi Kenya smug coffee from Uganda floods border points prompting security crackdowns. Ugandan farmers dump hundreds of tons weekly amid market collapse back home. Authorities warn of rising tensions as cross border trade intensifies.
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Danube bridge closed in Vienna over structural defects
Vienna officials shut the last major Danube entry bridge into the city due to structural defects. A second main bridge, the Reichsbrucke, collapsed on August 3, highlighting ongoing infrastructure risk.
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The Long Love Then Fire and Fear of the Shermans
Irene and Dallas Sherman, who say they have loved since age eleven, wed in 1982 and again in 1971 after two divorces. Their marriage endured shootings and car destruction, with Irene firing three times in 1971. They vow the third union will endure, insisting love can conquer all.
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Ford May Join Ranch Management Effort After White House Exit
Jack Ford, 24, son of the president, said in Colorado he might help develop a management plan for a large Wyoming ranch after his father leaves the White House next month. He plans a postinaugural trip to California to visit friends and then job hunt, possibly focusing on the ranch project. Ford studies forestry at Utah State University.
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Balloon flight ends with legal summons in Queens
New York man Ronald Di Giovani, 23, piloted a hot air balloon from Staten Island toward Battery Park when high winds pushed him off course. He landed in Queens at a Con Edison yard in Astoria after a harbor splash. Police issued two summonses for unauthorized landing and interfering with aircraft at LaGuardia. Airport officials said no immediate danger was present.
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Gandhi accuses Communists of attacking her son in speech
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi assailed pro Moscow Communist allies for seven years in a lengthy address. She said their propaganda campaign targets her controversial son Sanjay, accusing rivals of opposing her policies as Sanjay rises as a Congress leader amid recent criticisms from the Communist ranks.
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