Oil Spill Threatens 22 Miles Along Delaware River
Neil Van Ess helps clean wildlife amid 134000 gallons of crude from the tanker Olympic Games. The spill stretches from Newcastle Delaware to Marcus Hook Pennsylvania, threatening birds, shellfish, and New Jersey shores. A Coast Guard inquiry will begin with a Philadelphia hearing. Environmentalists warn of bird kills and lasting ecological impact.
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Drought aid denied for La Crosse County farmers
President Ford refused federal disaster status for La Crosse County and six other drought hit counties in Wisconsin. Governor Lucey criticized the decision as insensitive and unjustified, seeking reconsideration along with county leaders and agricultural officials.
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ALCS
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Ralph Williams
Gerald Ford
Elderly Minnesota Pair To Dance At Jimmy's Ball
Tillie Guelson and her husband from Sauk Centre will join about 50 Minnesota square dancers invited to the inaugural ball in Washington on January 20 and to a White House party with President-elect Carter and Rosalynn Carter. They postponed their Texas vacation to attend.
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Drought relief status eyed by La Crosse County farmers
La Crosse County farmers weigh disaster status as six counties were named for drought aid. Elva Storandt and others say relief could help stretch hay and corn. Several farmers doubt eligibility but see potential benefit for others, as lenders and a county agent outline loan needs and limits.
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Mindoro
la Crosse County
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Onalaska
Pedretti
Ralph Williams
Farmers Home Administration
FmHa
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Walter Gilbert
Stevenstown
Ford
Peter N. Schmidt
St. Joseph Ridge
Store Official Rejected In Redevelopment Authority Vote
In La Crosse a council vote rejected department store president Samuel Fellows for the Redevelopment Authority. Alderman Brian Carroll said the rejection was driven by a legal need for a labor representative and called the decision arbitrary. Fellow’s backers note the seven nominees faced mixed opposition with others approved or facing no opposition.
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Ford to review facts at widow's request
President Ford will examine the case details following a request from the widow of a senator. The matter, presented to the White House, seeks clarity on disputed points and aims to resolve lingering questions.
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