China reports eradication of major infectious diseases
An official in Peking says cholera smallpox plague and venereal disease have been wiped out in China due to education strict drug control and severe past penalties. The four point health plan centers on mass medical work prevention through vaccines water sanitation and integrating Chinese and Western treatments.
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Peking
Department of Health
Chen Hai-feng
China
Chen
Health Ministry
Dr. Chen
Dozen GOP Delegates Unpledged
A group of twelve uncommitted Republican delegates, largely pro Nixon but valuing independence, emerge at the convention as potential swing votes. Most are not anti Nixon, with a New Mexico delegate won by McCloskey as the lone non Nixon backing. They emphasize not wanting to be pushed.
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Nixon
White House
New Mexico
Paul N. McCloskey
California
Miami Beach
Arkansas
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Ron Wallace
Wallace
Ronald Reagan
Odis H. Richmond Sr
George McGovern
Four Topekans Killed in Plane Crash
Four Topeka residents died when a single engine plane crashed about 25 miles southeast of Topeka. Ed Holt 60 president of the Community Alcoholic Treatment Foundation Vicki Wilkerson 14 Thomas A DeKemper 40 tire builder and Mrs DeKemper 39 part time nurse were killed. Holt was piloting the flight carrying the DeKempers to Henderson Kentucky for the funeral of DeKemper's father George. Investigators said the crash occurred four miles south of Overbrook after takeoff from Topeka.
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Kan
Topeka
Ed Holt
Community Alcoholic Treatment Foundation
Vicki Wilkerson
Thomas A. DeKemper
DeKemper
Goodyear
Food Riots Feared as Flooding Ends in Philippines
Manila reports warn of possible food riots and violence as floods recede. Marcos orders army to seize hoarded stocks while shortages drive looting and rising deaths reach over 400, with cholera toll adding to crisis as aid efforts continue.
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Manila
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Luzon
Philippine News Service
Samal
Bataan
Agriculture Department
Arayat
Marcos
Pangasinan
County Sale Set For August Auction of Road Department Gear
A clearance sale of outdated materials from the Douglas County road and bridge department is planned for 10 a.m. on August 8 in the County Commission room at the courthouse. Items include bridge timbers a pull type grader Actes rock spreader rock ripper a 1948 crane and an antique forge. Bidding forms and details are at the county maintenance yard East 23rd and Santa Fe tracks.
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Douglas County Road and Bridge Department
County Commission
Actes
East 23Rd
Santa Fe
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