Seized LA County youth facilities fail health inspections
Fifty three children placed by Los Angeles County in two private youth care homes were removed after surprise inspections found broken toilets, dirty facilities, a flooded bathroom, debris, inadequate bedding and lighting, unsanitary kitchens and poor recreation. Of the 53 youngsters, 42 were placed by the Probation Department and the rest by the Public Social Services Department.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Viking scoops Martian dust for biology experiment
A new sample of red Martian dust was to be scooped up late Saturday for the Viking 2 biology unit. Confirmation of sample acquisition was expected Sunday and the soil would be tested for signs of metabolism reproduction or growth of microorganisms. A higher temperature test at 932 degrees fahrenheit is planned for next Friday.
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Pasadena
UPS
Viking 2
Crop Funds Allotted In Nevada For 1977
Nevada will receive 779000 dollars in 1977 under the Agricultural Conservation Program. A spokesman notes this is 70000 more than 1976. County committees elected by farmers and ranchers decide allocation for irrigation system reorganization and anti erosion projects.
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Reno
UPI
Nevada
Longest taxi ride spans New Jersey to Dallas
Jack Keator of Hoboken drives a 1969 Plymouth taxi with two Hoboken fares across the country for 2500 dollars plus expenses. Ann Drache and Nesta Sgro left Hoboken September 9 to gamble in Las Vegas and asked for a meter free trip. They reach Dallas this weekend after traveling cross country.
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Dallas
UPI
Jack Keator
Hoboken
N.J. Keator
Hudson Cab Co
Keator
Ann Drache
Carlstadt
N.J
Nesta Sgro
Oakland
Las Vegas
Nevada Equal Rights Commission speeds handling of handicapped complaints
Reno based Nevada Equal Rights Commission has heard 36 disability related complaints in a year and settled 19. With new funding of 18000 dollars annually the processing time per case has fallen from 18 months to about six months. The agency seeks a full time attorney but has greater latitude under Governor O Callaghan.
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Commission
Mike O'Callaghan
Explosion at Virginia plant kills two workers
In Fiel dale Virginia an explosion ripped two alcohol storage tanks at the Martin Processing Co plant injuring three others. The dead were two Temple Machine Co employees working on an experimental dyeing machine when the blast occurred. Firemen found one body atop a ruptured tank and another across a fallen ladder.
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Fieldale
UPI
Martin Processing Co
Virginia
Temple Machine Co
Martin
Jules Hermes
Syrian troops mass for southern push amid Beirut fighting
Beiruts crisis deepens as Syrian forces mass along the south while heavy fighting rages in downtown Beirut and southern suburbs. Christian forces halt near Aley and Syria concentrates troops at Jezzine for a possible advance toward Sidon. Local leftist groups urge President Sarkis to oppose Syrian intervention.
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Beirut
UPI
Elias Sarkis
Syria
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Aley
Beirut-Damascus
Jezzine
Biblical
Sidon
Mediterranean
Former Green Beret Survives Ravine Crash Amputation
John Vihtelic a 27 year old former Green Beret from White Hall Michigan survived 16 days pinned under his car after a crash near Trout Lake Washington on Sept 12. His lower left leg was amputated after a 22 hour operation at Emanuel hospital and he was reported in satisfactory condition on Saturday. Vihtelic freed himself on Sept 27 and crawled to the highway where a passing truck driver rescued him.
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Portland
Ore
UPI
John Vihtelic
Green Beret
Emanuel Hospital
Vihtelic
White Hall
Mich
Trout Lake
Wash
Ford and UAW Near End of Strike Talks in Detroit
Ford Motor Co and United Auto Workers bargainers met into the evening in a final push toward a new contract to end the three week strike by 170000 workers. Agreement in principle was reached on several key areas including more time off the job though the fine print remained to be worked out.
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Detroit
UPI
Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers
UAW
Ford
Vermont student detained after paper cup incident at Dole rally
Burlington man Brian Frederick McNelis 24 was arrested by Secret Service after allegedly hurling a crumpled paper cup at Republican Vice Presidential candidate Robert Dole. He faces a disorderly conduct charge and was turned over to federal authorities.
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Burlington, Vt
UPI
University of Vermont
Secret Service
Robert Dole
Brian Frederick McNelis
Burlington
Frial
Pope expresses sympathy for Rhodesia bishop jailed for aiding guerrilla
Vatican says Pope Paul VI sent a message of comfort to Donal Lamont Bishop of Umtali after a Rhodesian court jailed him for 10 years for failing to report guerrilla movements and inciting subordinates. Panciroli ties hopes to Kissinger shuttle diplomacy and calls Lamont a defender of equality.
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Vatican City
UPC
Paul VI
Rhodesia
Donal R. Lamont
Vatican
Romeo Panciroli
Henry A. Kissinger
Panciroli
Kissinger
Umtali
Lamont
Msgr
Donal Lamont
United States
Australia
West Germany
Ford Signs Bills Aimed at 500000 Jobs in U S
President Ford signed two bills Saturday aimed at creating more than 500000 jobs, despite his opposition to the measures. One bill would fund public works and create about 300000 jobs, with a monthly audit planned to test effectiveness. The second would extend 260000 federally financed public service jobs through the fiscal year, with potential expansion to 500000 if further funds are approved.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Congress
Senate
Coness
Smog Threatens San Joaquin Valley Crops and Forests
Thomas Quinn of the Air Resources Board warns smog could cost San Joaquin Valley crops over 32 million dollars this year and damage forests in Sequoia Los Padres and Sierra regions. He cites oxidant and sulphur dioxide as culprits affecting 43 crops and notes potential distant pollution sources while urging rapid action. Researcher George Briggs identifies pine damage, especially Jeffrey and ponderosa pines, at higher park elevations near the General Sherman Tree.
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Sacramento
UPI
Thomas Quinn
Air Resources Board
San Joaquin Valley
Sequoia
Los Padres and
Sierra National
Kings Canyon
Quinn
San Francisco Bay Area
George Briggs
Sequoia National Park
Briggs
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