Silence Ends for Mildred Younger Voice Restored After 17 Years
Mildred Younger wife of California Attorney General Evelle Younger regains speech after 17 years of muteness caused by spastic dysphonia. In an interview she recalls losing her voice post surgery and describes job hurdles, shopping challenges, and renewed public life. She supports the Equal Rights Amendment and hopes her daughter-in-law can pursue law school with equal opportunity.
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Mildred Younger
Evelle Younger
Richard
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Earl Warren
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Rockefeller Won't Rule Out Presidency but Plays No Campaign
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller avoided a yes or no on a 1976 run. He said he has no plans beyond what he stated and may support Ford, calling him his candidate, while not urging liberals to challenge. White House aide Nessen noted Rockefeller supports Ford and clarified remarks after a press conference.
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Ron Nelsen
Nessen
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Inflation Jump In Wholesale Prices Signals Higher Costs
The Labor Department reported a 1.8 percent October rise in the wholesale price index the largest in a year echoing higher costs for 1976 model cars steel lumber and textiles. Farm prices climbed too and White House aides weighed the implications as officials noted the trend requires longer observation.
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Washington
Labor Department
Senate reveals Shamrock spying on international telegrams
The Senate Intelligence Committee disclosed details of Project Shamrock, a 30 year NSA program reading up to 1.8 million international telegrams annually begun in 1947 with Truman’s approval. Critics Tower and Goldwater decry the disclosure as dangerous, while Frank Church urges a new legal charter for NSA operations.
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John Tower
Rtex
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R-Ariz
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Frank Church
D-Idaho
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Project Shamrock
Harry S. Truman
Church
RCA Global
ITT World Communications
Western Union International
Sahara march into Spanish Sahara as UN calls for withdrawal
Tens of thousands of Moroccans marched into the disputed territory under red flags shouting glory to Allah. They crossed more than five miles toward a line Spain calls a minefield while the UN urged Morocco to withdraw and Spain pressed for negotiations. King Hassan II remained with his command post in Agadir as diplomatic efforts continued.
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United Nations
New York
Spain
Security Council
Morocco
Hassan II
Agadir
Explosions Rock La Mirada Chemical Plant Fire
A series of blasts at the Amsco Petroleum Co plant on Alondra Blvd in La Mirada caused a major fire. One worker, Gary Richards, 22, was badly burned and taken to County USC Medical Center as twelve county units evacuated the area within a mile. Firefighters reported the flames reaching 3,000 feet from the blaze and officials suspected a storage tank containing flammable butadyn. Norwalk deputies established a command post and evacuated residents along Valley View Avenue Stage Road and Alondra Boulevard.
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Gary Richards
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Norwalk
Cancer death rate hits new high in 42 years
Washington AP reports cancer mortality rose 5.2 percent in the first seven months of 1975, the highest since national records began 42 years ago. The National Center for Health Statistics data show 176.3 deaths per 100 000 by July 31, with 1933 marking the first year of comprehensive figures.
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Washington
National Center For Health Statistics
National Cancer Institute
Saibe
U S Rates Cigarettes for Tar and Nicotine Levels
Government tests show tar and nicotine vary widely across 135 cigarette varieties. Carl ton regular filters have 2 mg tar and 2 mg nicotine. King sizes higher, with Players and English blends at the high end, highlighting health risks from smoking.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commit
Commission
Kennedy Glamour Grips London Crowd
The report highlights Caroline Kennedy drawing widespread attention in London as a major social figure. Coverage notes her influence and the media spotlight surrounding her visit.
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