Eloise Storm Regains Hurricane Strength Risk Ahead
Tropical storm Eloise churns through the Caribbean on a westward track likely to strengthen into a hurricane. Forecasters warn of 45 mph winds and heavy rains for the Lesser Antilles and Cuba. Dominican Republic reports 13 crew saved after cement freighter sinking. Puerto Rico tallies 22 dead, 28 missing, 275 injured with $60 million in damage.
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Miami
Eloise
Caribbean
Cuba
Paul Hebert
National Hurricane Center
Lesser Cayman Islands
Jamaica
Camaguey
Las Villas
Grand Cayman Island
Hebert
Floise
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
South Florida
Dominican Republic
Radio Havana
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Guantanamo
Baracoa
Puerto Rico
Haiti
Court To Act On Indira's Appeal
Indian Supreme Court will review Indira Gandhi's conviction for illegal campaign practices. A five judge panel will delay ruling on the constitutional amendment while it weighs the merits of her appeal against the conviction.
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New Delhi
India
Indian Supreme Court
Indira Gandhi
A.N. Ray
Connally predicts Ford Kennedy race and Humphrey option
In Kansas City AP reports Connally says 1976 presidential contest will be close mainly Ford versus Kennedy with Humphrey as an alternative if Democrats avoid Kennedy. He also foresees Ford as the likely Republican nominee barring a severe economic or foreign policy reversal. In Missouri, Joseph J. Biri, 39, of Jackson, dies when his motorcycle veers off 155 and Route 61 striking a guard rail a mile south of Cape Girardeau.
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Kansas City
John B. Connally
Ford
Edward M. Kennedy
Texas
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Hubert H. Humphrey
Connally
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Joseph J. Biri
Jackson
Route 61
Highway Patrol
Biri
Cape Girardeau
Texas Posse Captures Former Lawmen Gone Bad
A 25 member posse in Caddo Mills Texas captured two men eight miles from town after they robbed the Caddo Mills State National Bank and hostage Miss Sherri Johnson 19. The suspects former Texas state troopers George P Marshall 30 of Garland and Tommy Lee Deal 24 of Houston faced $100000 bonds in Hunt County Jail Greenville. Deal claimed to be a Webster police chief. the DPS confirmed resignations in 1972 and 1969. The town united via a resident radio network pursuing the getaway car along Texas 36 until the bandits surrendered. Miss Johnson suffered minor injuries but was unharmed overall.
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Caddo Mills
Tex
Texas
Caddo Mills State National Bank
Sherri Johnson
George P. Marshall
Garland
Tommy Lee Deal
Houston
Hunt County
Greenville
Deal
Webster
Department of Public Safety
Marshall
Dallas County
Bobby Chapman
Chapman
Larry Bost
Bost
Miss Johnson
Gordon Anderson
Texas 36
Hunt County Sheriff's Deputies
Litton Seeks Senate Bid Amid Campaign Questions
Kansas City AP reports Rep. Jerry Litton of Missouri expects a decision within 60 to 90 days to form a campaign committee and run for the U S Senate. He has asked the FEC to keep open files on travel expenses appearances and his Dialogue with Litton broadcasts while denying current campaigning.
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Kansas City
Jerry Litton
D-Mo
U. S. Senate
Missouri
Federal Election Commission
Washington
Litton
The
Kansas City Star
the Star
Warren F. Hearnes
Senate
Commission
David Fisk
Fisk
James Symington
New Hampshire Election Signals Voters Ready to Change
AP Analysis notes anger and frustration among voters as New Hampshire backs Democrat John A. Durkin in a 27,000 vote margin. Despite GOP edge in registration, voters view incumbents unfavorably, with labor influence cited as aiding the Democratic surge and questions lingering from Watergate-era issues. Durkin portrays himself as not part of Washington.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
New Hampshire
John A. Durkin
Senate
Durkin
GOP
Louis C. Wyman
Wyman
Congress
Meldrim Thomson Jr
Ford
George Young
Eddie Mahe Jr
Republican National Committee
Ruth Farkas
Luxembourg
Richard M. Nixon
Postage Increase Planned After 90 Day Window
Washington reports the Postal Service seeks higher rates with the Postal Rate Commission. Temporary increases could start 90 days after filing, raising first class letters to 13 cents and postcards to 10 cents. New rates aim to add 2.4 billion dollars yearly, but fiscal 1976 will still show a large shortfall.
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Washington
Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Benjamin F. Bailor
Postal Service Announcement
Toxin transfer fuels shellfish toxin mystery at Ft Detrick
FDA disclosed it turned over 11 to 12 grams of lethal shellfish toxin after overproducing it while seeking an antidote. CIA and Army collaborated on toxin experiments at Ft Detrick, with stockpiled amounts allegedly labeled as Public Health Service. The 1952 West Coast outbreak sparked the probe. experts warn one gram could kill thousands.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Army
FDA
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Ft. Detrick
Theodore Cooper
Theodore Cooper, Assistant Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Cooper
Senate Intelligence Committee
U.S. Public Health Service
Public Health Service
Army and
Health Service
Edward Schantz
Give Em Hell Harry Draws Capacity Audience
Independence Missouri saw the world premiere of Give Em Hell Harry based on Truman life attract a full house at 25 dollars per ticket. James Whitmore played the lead and attended, meeting fans after the screening and unveiling a Truman portrait at the Truman Library with Rep. William Randall observing.
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Independence, Mo
Harry
Harry S. Truman
James Whitmore
Whitmore
Jackson County
William Campo
Truman Library and Museum
William J. Randall
Dmo
Truman
Independence
Larry Mansker
Air Force Association
Woody Herman
Museum
Chicago
Kansas City
Harry Truman
Perry Community News Highlights and Club Updates
Personal News of Perry covers local events in September including a public food sale at Perry City Hall to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, a $3,750 EPA grant for wastewater planning, and Jaycees appreciation night at Perry City Park. Other items note Entre Nous Club friendship programs, Amigos Club craft bazaar planning, Church Circles Bible study and White Cross plans, plus new club chaplain and quilt project details.
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Fl Marter Club
M.F.W.C
Perry City Hall
Arthritis Foundation
Perry
Environmental Protection Agency
John P. Hawkins
Stuart Symington
Thomas F. Fagleton
Missouri
Bill Hungate
Perry Jaycees
Perry City
Jaycee
Steve English
The
John Hawkins
Gerald Sharp
Gary “Jodges
Steve
Debbie Hodges
Amigos Club
Melinda Eisele
Linda Condon
Joy Smashey
Eisele
Shirley Levings
Centralia Personal News October 1975 Meeting Highlights
Charles P. Atkins spoke as guest at a Centralia gathering. The St r o t h e r 4 H Club ran Sept 11 program for Goodwater Merrimakers. 4 H showcased last year's achievements with ribbons, served coffee cake, brownies, fruit cup, coffee and punch. Discussion covered Fulton State Hospital geriatrics ward project. more pillows to be donated later. Guests included Mrs Clifford Powell, Charles and Jimmy Cunningham. hostess gifts went to Mrs Arnold Jones and Dean Cook. Sunshine pals presented gifts to Mrs Howard Davenport, Mrs Charles Davenport, Mrs Arnold Jones, and Mrs Floyd Holles. Next meeting planned at Mew Beene Davenport's home.
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Entre Nous Club
Perry
Lee Paris
Carr Woods
Keithly Bailey
Hiram Biggers
Beulah Hardin
Strother 4-H Club
Goodwater Merrimakers Club
Tom Beamer
4-H
Geriatrics Ward
Fulton State Hospital
Clifford Powell
Charles
Jimmy Cunningham
Arnold Jones
Dean Cook
Howard Davenport
Charles Davenport
Floyd Holles
Mew Beene Davenport
Cease-fire Fails To Stop Beirut Fighting
In Beirut, rockets and gunfire persisted despite a cease-fire between Christian and Moslem factions. Streets were unsafe, roads into the city blocked, and fires raged in the central district as combatants battled throughout the night. Police, security forces, and armored patrols struggled to quell the violence while leaders sought a national reconciliation aimed at a political settlement without army intervention.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Radio
Martyrs’ Square
Kamal Jumblatt
Camille Chamoun
Presbyterian Women Hold Evening Circle Meeting
Mrs. Carr Woods opened with emphasis on the program while Mrs. Black moderated the last Bible study in The Promise Of The New series from Matthew 28. A large group gathered at Mrs. Charles Barney’s home Thursday night, with circle chairman Mrs. Richard Webber presiding. Mrs. Roy Fishback delivered the fellowship of the least coin and Mrs. Gordon Campbell led the Bible study.
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Perry Presbyterian Church
Mexico
Hosea
John
Circle No. 1
Harvey Black
Harold Woods
Carr Woods
Black
Charles Barney
Richard Webber
Roy Fishback
Gordon Campbell
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Indira
Texas Posse
Congressional Club
Jitton
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
D.C
William Colby
Goldwater
Charles Mathias
R-Md
Logan Pharmacy
Centralia
Charles P. Atkins
P. N. Hirsch & Co
West Plaza
Woods Auto Repair Asia
Larry Woods
Jim (Curley) Houser
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