Link Between Legionnaires Disease and Phosgene Probe
A Pennsylvania health team led by Leonard Sideman will study a possible link between Legionnaires Disease and phosgene. The probe will examine whether refrigerant leaks at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel could form phosgene and trigger illness among the 180 victims. Autopsies showed lung differences vs phosgene deaths, and officials caution against期待 breakthroughs.
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Austrian Mint Chief Suspended Over Smuggled Gold Scheme
The Austrian mint chief Friedrich Zimmermann was suspended amid enquiries into a plan to convert 1.2 tons of smuggled gold into new coins. An employee was dismissed after alerting superiors. two gold dealers were arrested for smuggling from Switzerland and the Soviet Union. The 1000 shilling coins, selling above raw gold value, were issued last month as Austria’s first such piece in 40 years.
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Automakers End Week With Strong Output But Inventory Gaps
Detroit based Ward's Automotive Reports notes 212,779 cars produced this week, the best in 1976, as automakers plan early next year plant closings due to imbalanced inventories. Chrysler schedules three closings. Ford plans holiday shutdowns with pay for 18,000 workers.
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Planners Deny Pardee Extension and Consider Zoning Shifts
Clark County Planning Commission denied Pardee Construction an six month extension after previously rezoning from single family to office space. The panel questioned whether the move aimed to boost sales, while approving a 36 unit apartment project and a 4500 square foot fast food restaurant rezoning. The Kona Kai Motel wedding chapel permit was tabled. The next meeting is January 6.
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