Ford Expected To Sign Swine Flu Legislation
U.S. efforts to immunize nearly all Americans against swine flu move forward as President Ford plans to sign a bill providing liability protection for vaccine makers. The program aims to begin mass vaccinations by late September with vaccines free to patients though doctors may charge for administration.
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Tal Zaatar Camp Falls After Long Siege in Beirut
Be irut report says Tal Zaatar Palestinian refugee camp was captured by right wing Christian forces after over seven weeks of siege. Thousands fled to safety as remaining holdouts fought hand to hand, and authorities claimed the camp had ceased to exist with 6000 inhabitants surrendering.
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Impasse Broken On Wages In Rubber Strike Breakthrough Reached
Negotiators in the rubber workers strike reached a breakthrough on basic wages after five days of continuous bargaining. Labor Secretary W J Usery predicted the 16 week walkout would end, with URW president Peter Bommarito securing a wage agreement with Firestone. Final approval lies with the UAW Firestone committee in Akron as other contract items remain to be resolved. The economic package may set a pattern for other settlements and ends a long strike against Firestone Goodrich Goodyear and Uniroyal. About 60 000 workers have been on strike since April 21. The parties did not disclose details beyond noting the package is more expensive than others this year.
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Enrollment Period Slated At Cameron
Regular enrollment for Cameron’s fall semester is set for August 18 and 19 with staggered times by class standing. Freshmen orientation clinics will run August 18 1 pm to 4 pm and August 19 8 am to noon in Shepler Center. Night classes begin August 23 for M W and August 24 for T Th.
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Javits Staff Aide Killed In Turkey Hijack Attempt
An aide to Senator Javits was among four killed in a Palestinian hijack attempt at Istanbul airport. Two gunmen surrendered after the attack wounded 26, including two American women. Harold Wallace Rosenthal, 29, a former Mondale aide, died aboard the flight to Tel Aviv.
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Voter Registration Cutoff Approaches for Primary
The Constitution Staff reports voter registration closes at end of business Friday at the Comanche County Election Board for the August 24 primary. Eligible voters must be 18, a U S citizen, and Oklahoma residents. Absentee ballot requests end Wednesday. Voters inactive due to two years without a ballot may be purged. contact the election board with questions. Party changes closed June 15 and reopen Oct 7. Registration locations include the election board office and precinct registrars listed for Lawton and area.
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July wholesale prices rise 0.3 percent signals inflation check
Government data show the July wholesale price index up three tenths of a percent, placing annual wholesale inflation at 3.6 percent after seasonal adjustment. Fuels, metals, lumber and wood products moved, while consumer prices remain 5.9 percent higher than a year earlier, suggesting inflation pressures may ease but worries persist.
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Ford to take command of campaign from Kansas City base
President Ford will assume direct control of campaign operations at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City on Sunday night. He will work from a two floor suite at the Crown Center Hotel with a command post and phones while directing activities by telephone from the White House. Ford aims to push for an ERA plank but personal appeals on the issue remain undecided.
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Weather Front Brings Scattered Showers Then Stalls
A weak cool front that caused overnight showers became stationary this morning and weakened miring rain chances tonight. Lows tonight stay in the mid 70s while Fridays highs will dip to the mid to upper 90s.
Wichita sniper fire leaves two dead in Holiday Inn attack
In Wichita Kansas a sniper from the 26th floor of the Holiday Inn Plaza killed two and wounded seven as shoppers workers and teens sheltered below. Michael Soles 19 was wounded and held at a local hospital under guard after five officers fired through a wall ending the siege. Soles described as a quiet strong young man.
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