Edith Threatens Gulf Coast as Storm Aims for Louisiana
Tropical Storm Edith, possibly strengthening to a hurricane, shifts toward the central Louisiana coast after stoking rains in Texas and the flood zone hit by Hurricane Fern. Edith’s center lay about 50 miles southeast of Brownsville moving north northeast, with 60 mph winds and a forecast to reach hurricane strength tonight.
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Mandatory treatment for drug addicted GIs to be discharged
Washington AP reports the Department of Defense will require drug addicted servicemen to undergo treatment before discharge. Commanders are directed that those with limited service remaining must accept transfer to VA facilities for mandatory care, replacing the prior voluntary program.
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Horse Drowned In Flooded Home
LINTON Tex AP When flood waters receded E V Saenz found a horse had wandered into his living room and drowned during the storm Ronald Goldman arrived by boat to a pig in the bathroom with its head above water on the toilet and lavatory
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E. V. Saenz
Fern
Ronald Goldman
Missouri Weather Outlook with Cooler Temperatures
Light rain touched parts of Missouri as forecasters called for cooler weather. Highs ranged from the 70s in the north to the 80s in the central, with lows in the 40s to 50s. Stronger south winds and partial clouds were noted, and the extended forecast predicted generally cool, dry conditions Friday through Sunday with highs in the 60s and 70s.
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Attica uprising deaths now ruled gunshot wounds
Corrections Commissioner Russell G. Oswald said eight hostages killed during the Attica State Prison uprising died of gunshot wounds. Autopsies contradicted earlier claims of slit throats, and no weapons were found among inmates. Public reaction split over the use of force.
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Pentagon
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Attica uprising death toll and transfers update
The Attica riot aftermath details 40 bodies found after the assault. Thirty one inmates and nine hostages died. Inmates and hostages showed abrasions from beatings and buckshot and larger caliber missiles were found. About 150 inmates were moved to two other prisons while 1,200 remained in a blocked cell at Attica.
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Demonstrations Rally for Attica Inmates Across Cities
Demonstrations in Los Angeles Norman and Buffalo rally in support of Attica inmates after the bloody end of the rebellion. Protesters cite demands for nationwide prison reform and praise the inmates for nonviolent conduct. Leaders urge accountability and condemn the government response.
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Saigon Links Senator to Viet Cong in Church Clash
AP reports Saigon officials claimed Senator George McGovern met with Viet Cong tied activists during a church gathering and faced a rock and fire bomb attack. McGovern denied any Viet Cong contact, urged Thieu to act, and stated attendees were priests lawyers doctors and others concerned about prison policies. Ellsworth Bunker joined the Thieu meeting as police and mayor disputed legality.
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Pesticides Linked to Cancer in Animals Alert FDA
The FDA ties carbamate pesticides to cancer in rats and warns EPA to weigh bans or tighter limits. ETU, a carbamate breakdown product, caused thyroid cancer in rats, and residue may remain on produce. EPA officials caution uncertainty but plan to decide on actions. Separately, researchers warn synergy from enhancers could extend pesticide effects to humans.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Environmental Protection Agency
William M. Upholt
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Virgil O. Wodicka
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Associated Press
Wodicka
House Votes Detention Camp Repeal
The House approved repeal of a wartime detention centers law by 356 to 45 citing memories of 112000 Japanese Americans confined on the West Coast. The measure, backed by the Nixon administration, would bar creation of centers without Congress approval and faces Senate action.
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House
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Lockheed Takes $50 Million to Avert Collapse
New York AP reports that Lockheed Aircraft Corp borrowed an initial 50 million dollars of 250 million in private bank loans guaranteed by the government to prevent a financial collapse of the major defense contractor.
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New York
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Pot Smokers Don't Use Cigarettes
Columbia University releases a national survey of 1701 youths ages 12 to 17 showing marijuana users are less likely to be cigarette smokers. Among those who tried marijuana, 15 percent had used it 60 times or more. regional differences exist with 23 percent in the West and 11 percent in the South.
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N.J
Columbia University
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School of Public Health
Eric Josephson
Columbia
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North Central States
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Josephson
Iris
Men’s P.E. Class Opens Tomorrow at Hardini Junior High
The Mexico Evening School starts a weekly men’s physical education class tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Hardini Junior High gym. Marvin McCowan teaches, focusing on a physical workout with volleyball as the primary sport. The six dollar fee covers participation.
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Hardini Junior High
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