Violence, disease, and politics span world at glance
A mosaic of UPI briefs reports deadly racial clashes in Alexandra South Africa. In Pennsylvania, Legionnaires seek disease source via surveys. Northern Ireland sees renewed street battles in West Belfast. An underground gas pipeline explodes in Calhoun Louisiana. California orders Diamond Lane shutdown without EIR, Viking 2 Mars landing targeted for Sept. 4. Fresno County seeks review of newsmen jail sentences. Butz criticizes the $5.8 billion stamp program amid GOP campaign chatter.
House passes post card registration bill amid campaign impact
The House approved a post card voter registration bill by 239 to 147 easing nationwide mail in forms for all states. It rejects a plan to create a Voter Registration Administration and sends forms to post offices, a move Carter supports while Ford weighs a veto. In Tangshan China officials warn of possible powerful earthquakes after a strong quake strikes Beijing area.
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Flu shot program stalls in Congress
Congress stalls on swine flu inoculation liability bill due to insurance disputes and a divided Commerce Committee. House Speaker Carl Albert said action would wait until lawmakers return after a recess. The measure would allow individuals injured by swine flu vaccine to sue the government, with potential government action against manufacturers.
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Senate OKs Large Defense Budget Bill Amid Cuts
The Senate approved a 104 billion dollar defense bill by 82 to 6, with the House facing a similar total. The measure blocks B1 bomber funds until February 1, 1977 and leaves room for later restoration in conference. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld vows to seek additional funds.
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Battle rages in Lebanon and name change hearings
Rival militias clash around Beirut and its suburbs with heavy fighting and high casualties. In Santa Barbara court records, Steven Lyle Laub seeks to change his name to Steven Marc Anders with an August 19 1976 hearing date.
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Harrises Could Face 25 Year Prison Terms in SLA Case
William and Emily Harris convicted on two kidnapping counts in the Hearst SLA spree. They could receive up to 25 years each, with Miss Hearst's trial set for January 10. Jurors face defense prejudice questions as proceedings continue.
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Court blocks FPC gas price hike
A federal appeals court blocked large rate increases approved by the Federal Power Commission for natural gas at the wellhead and suspended the plan without refunds. The court said refunds are imperative for charges from July 17 until final FPC action, and noted potential consumer losses up to billions annually.
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Ford VP shortlist grows with Connally Percy Weicker
Former Texas Governor John Connally and Senators Charles Percy of Illinois and Lowell Weicker of Connecticut join President Ford's listed running mates. The trio publicly acknowledged their inclusion as Ford weighs options ahead of the convention.
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Weicker
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William S. Cohen
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Reagan
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Simon warns GOP on flaw in image
Treasury Secretary William Simon warned the Republican Party faces possible extinction due to Watergate and domestic failures. He criticized the party as a front for big corporations and the Chamber of Commerce and urged a genuine contract with the American people and a common sense platform. He noted Ford Reagan and Democratic tensions, and warned voters of a costly Democratic platform.
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William Simon
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Ford
Simon
Reagan
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Governor Orders Probe Into Omni-Ax Prepaid Health Plan
In Sacramento the governor ordered an administrative investigation of Omni-Ax the state's third largest prepaid health plan. The Assembly passed foster care funding increases of 12.50 per child and a 56 0 vote on AB2551 to the governor. Several budget and reserve notes appeared with no major Senate action.
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