Monsanto Finds Possible Lung Cancer Signal In PCB Workers
St Louis AP report says Monsanto preliminary review of Sauget plant workers suggests higher lung cancer incidence among deceased employees who once worked with PCBs. Company cautions findings are raw and require controlled study. 50 former workers identified, seven with lung cancer, three with under three months in PCB unit.
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ST. Louis
Monsanto Co. Reportan “d
George Roush
Medical and Environmental Health Department
Roush
Monsanto
Sauget
Til
Environmental Protection Agency
Mobil Oil Corp
Mobil
New Jersey
U.S
National Cancer Institute
EPA
Food and Drug Administration
Great Lakes
Hudson River
Mississippi
California
Human Fly attempt in Dallas sparks danger debate
The Human Fly plans to fly atop a DC8 jetliner over Dallas on September 26 in a 300 mph stunt to raise funds for Richardson Jaycees. Engineers warn the feat risks fatal lung and rib injuries, while promoter David Levine touts charity and heroism as partners question safety and payment details.
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Dallas
Mojave Desert
David Levine
Levine
Richardson, Tex
Jaycees
Wm. Woods Reports Mexico Enrollments
Fulton Iowa 1976 fall term at William Woods College lists six women from Mexico High School as enrollees. Susan Diane Dillard Ellen Gorrell Erdel Elizabeth Sue Evans Mary Patricia Lawrence Kathryn Mary Smarr and Nancy Ann Sparks are noted as daughters of local families.
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Fulton
William Woods College
Susan Diane Dillard
Phillip Dillard
Ellen Gorrell Erdel
Edward G. Erdel
Elizabeth Sue Evans
Gary Evans
Mary
Patricia Lawrence
E.0. Lawrence Jr
Kathryn
Mary Smarr
Carl Smarr Jr
Nancy Ann Sparks
Winifred Sparks
John Sparks
Mexico High School
LaSalle Hotel sale pulls crowds as demolitions loom
Chicago AP reports the LaSalle Hotel on LaSalle Street empties its inventory before demolition. About 10,000 buyers attend the auction offering 800 rooms of furnishings, 12 miles of carpet, 85 tons of marble, and $500,000 in kitchen gear, plus beds used by dignitaries and the elevator operator’s lifetime. Proceeds expected around $3.6 million.
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Chicago
LaSalle Hotel
LaSalle Street
Joseph Simon
Grace of
Monaco
Dwight DD. Eisenhower
Richard J. Daley
Pat Porretta
Tony Perez
Perez
Tye
Dole Attacks Carter Over Tax Program
GOP vice presidential candidate Bob Dole challenged Jimmy Carter over tax reform while highlighting Carter's use of an investment tax credit. Dole criticized the credit as a potential loophole, called for full disclosure of his own tax returns, and spoke at a Topeka breakfast rally attended by about 1,000.
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Topeka
Kan
Bob Dole
Jimmy Carter
Dole
Kansas
Carter
Ross Freeman
Kansas City
National Conference of
South
Spectinomycin Cures New Strain Of Gonorrhea
CDC reports a new gonorrhea strain immune to penicillin, with five confirmed cases in two weeks across California Iowa and Maryland. California health officials cite about 11 local cases near Travis Air Force Base linked to the Philippines. Spectinomycin and tetracycline prove effective. penicillin still used. CDC urges follow up testing one to two weeks after treatment. Gonorrhea remains a national epidemic with about one million cases last year.
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Atlanta
Federal
Center For Disease Control
CDC
Ralph Henderson
California
Iowa
Maryland
Henderson
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Sacramento
Philippines
Jerome A. Lackner
U.S. Public Health Service
Rosalynn Carter Says Sons Tried Marijuana
Rosalynn Carter says her three sons told her they tried marijuana but she is not worried as they are honest. She supports decriminalization in modified form and favors state control. She plans to campaign with Jimmy Carter while maintaining an independent schedule.
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Plains
Rosalynn Carter
Jimmy Carter
Cartersons
Jack
Chip
Jeff
Carters
Amy
Carter
Betty Ford
Jimmy
Teasdale and Maxfield Launch Campaign in Litton Tribute
Missouri gubernatorial hopeful Joe Teasdale and congressional candidate Morgan Maxfield opened campaigns in Chillicothe paying tribute to Jerry Litton. Teasdale praised openness and honesty while criticizing Gov. Bond's closed doors policy. Litton and companions were killed Aug. 3 during his Senate nomination bid.
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Chillicothe
Missouri
Joe Teasdale
Morgan Maxfield
Jerry Litton
Teasdale
Livingston County Men’s Democratic Club
Jerry
Litton
U.S. Senate
Marfield
Maxfield
Christopher S. Bond
Kansas City
Kelley Pays 335 For Carpentry At FBI Chief's Residence
FBI Director Clarence Kelley paid 335 dollars for carpentry work including plywood frames for window tops and four trips to his Maryland apartment. The disclosure comes amid a Justice Department probe into FBI financial improprieties and gifts from senior officials. President Ford asked Atty. Gen. Levi for a report on Kelley's conduct and potential retention as FBI head.
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Washington
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Bureau
Kelley
Maryland
Justice Department
Edward Levi
Ford
Levi
Rahmeyer Addresses Audrain Pachyderm Club Meeting
Dwight Rahmeyer Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney spoke yesterday to the Audrain County Pachyderm Club at the Royal Cafe. He outlined his legal background, supports mandatory gun crime sentencing, and education on the law enforcement system to deter crime. Howard Walker announced a Sept 14 ice cream social at Vandalia Park with county Republican candidates and noted State Senator Frappier will attend. Robert Fenlon said the Pachyderms will sponsor a Republican rally at the Empire Club in October.
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Dwight Rahmeyer
Audrain
Royal Cafe
Washburn’ University
Howard Walker
Audrain County
Republican Central Committee
Back In Morning Prisoner Leaves Note After Jail Escape
Kenneth Pagel, 22, who was serving a burglary sentence, escaped from Somerset County Jail by removing bricks from a wall with three accomplices. He left a note to the sheriff promising to return in the morning. Pagel was found later at a girlfriend’s trailer park home. Two companions surrendered. one remained at large.
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Somerset
Kenneth Pagel
Somerset County
Pogel
Kenneth A. Pogel
P.S
Spiderman Vitamin Ads Banned From Childrens TV and Comics
The FTC ordered Hudson Pharmaceutical to stop ads in comics and TV that use Spiderman and other heroes to sell vitamins to children between 6 am and 9:05 pm. The consent decree, tied to a 1975 ACT complaint, aims to curb deceptive tactics urging excessive vitamin use by kids. The action spurs broader scrutiny of over the counter drug advertising on children’s programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Hudson Pharmaceutical Corp
Hudson's
Action For Children’s Television
ACT
West Caldwell
N.J
Cadence Industry Corp
New York City
Marvel Comics Group
Spiderman
MHS To Stage Once Upon A Mattress Musical
Mexico High School choral and drama departments choose Once Upon a Mattress as this year’s musical. Auditions for chorus begin next Thursday with each auditioner singing a Broadway song solo and bringing their own accompanist. Speaking roles audition start Sept 20 and Gerald Valet will provide script copies.
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Mexico High School
Carol Burnett
Fame and Fortune
Gerald Valet
Reagan Begins Radio Commentaries in First Broadcast
LOS ANGELES AP. Ronald Reagan starts a new five minute daily political commentary series. The first program features reminiscences of his nine month campaign and the Republican National Convention in Kansas City where he narrowly lost the GOP nomination to President Ford.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Kansas City
Ford
Phillips Men Charged In Tax Violation Indictment
An indictment in Tulsa accuses Phillips Petroleum Co and three former top executives of a global conspiracy to conceal about 3 million dollars in secret income from 1963 to 1971. It cites use of code names imports via international couriers and Swiss deposits to dodge tax reporting. Martin, Keeler, and Learned face conspiracy charges. Martin vows vigorous defense.
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Tulsa
Okla
Phillips Petroleum Co
Bartlesville
Oklo
William F. Martin
Phillips Board
W.W. Keeler
Stanley Learned
Martin
Keeler
Learned
Phillips
Internal Revenue Service
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