Quakes Hit Americas From Colombia To Alaska
Several earthquakes shook regions across the Americas on Thursday. The strongest quake struck the Colombia Venezuela border causing Bogota residents to flee. California’s Imperial Valley saw five light quakes about 3.0 on the Richter scale with mild damage. An Alaska quake centered near Prince William Sound was felt in multiple towns. Mexico reeled from a Tuesday quake that killed over 900 and injured more than 4,000, with aid flowing as authorities rebuild roads and provide supplies.
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Mexico
Mexico City
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One Dead In Quentin Prison Brawl After Guard Firefight
San Quentin prisoners faced a lockdown after a stabbing and gunfire. Linwood Bell died after being attacked by two inmates, including Marcello Baeza who was shot in the leg when warning shots failed. Baeza was serving time for drug possession.
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San Francisco Bay
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AEC Rejects Nader Call to Close 20 Nuclear Plants
Washington UPI report says the Atomic Energy Commission refused Ralph Nader’s demand to shut 20 nuclear power stations to prevent possible radioactive leaks. The AEC noted no absolute safety exists but said cooling systems meet stringent standards and the problem has been given close attention.
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Manslaughter charge filed in faith healing death
Lawrence Parker and his wife Alice Parker were arraigned on involuntary manslaughter and endangering a child charges in the death of an 11 year old diabetic boy after insulin was removed during a faith healing incident. Bail set at 10000 each and a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 13.
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Lawrence Parker
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Woodcock warns of Chrysler strike over voluntary overtime
UAW president Leonard Woodcock warned Chrysler that a firm stand on voluntary overtime could trigger a strike by 127,500 workers. He announced the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on September 14 and said the union intends to press for a solution and would not drop the issue. He voiced cautious optimism but noted rising belligerence as steps proceed.
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Summer Heat Strains Cities Across East and Midwest
Eastern heat wave persists as New York, Boston report near 100 degrees. Power and water shortages hit New York while Con Ed considers further voltage cuts. Chicago and Pittsburgh face outages, pollution alerts, and health advisories as officials urge staying indoors and pools stay open in Philadelphia after protests.
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