Scientists claim Betsy Ross bones unearthed in Philadelphia dig
An excavation led by Dr. Allen Mann says skeletal remains found at Mount Moriah Cemetery likely include Betsy Ross with evidence matching her 1856 burial. The team found multiple skeletons and plans to relocate the bones to the Betsy Ross House in central Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
America
Betsy Ross
Allen Mann
Mann
Ross
Mount Moriah
West Philadelphia
Holiday season linked to rise in child abuse across Florida
During the holidays child-care workers warn abuse spikes as Florida records over 300 hospital reports in the first 15 days of December, compared with 420 for all of November. Experts cite stress and economic pressures. officials urge seeking help to prevent serious injuries.
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Miami
Florida
Irwin Redlener
Redlener
Income tax may rise if veto holds
The House moves to extend the 1975 tax cuts for six months but faces a presidential veto over spending ceilings for 1977. If veto stands, taxpayers may see higher taxes in January with outcomes shown for a typical single filer and a two child family earning 17500. The measure would expire December 31 without extension.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ford
Ways and Means Committee
A. Ullman
Dore
Congress
Colder Weather Forecast for Mid dletown Through Weekend
Much colder conditions are forecast for the Mid dletown area from tonight through Saturday. Lows near zero to 10 degrees and Thursday highs only in the low 20s. Friday and Saturday stay cold with slight warming on Sunday near freezing and a chance of snow.
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Middletown
Fireman dies as wall collapses in Coshocton blaze
In Coshocton Ohio a multi alarm fire at Buckeye Fabric Co killed Capt Wilmer Hale and injured six others. Fire Chief Richard Warber said the wall collapse caused the death and the fire burned about 90 minutes before crews controlled it.
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Coshocton
Buckeye Fabric Co
Ohio
Connecticut groups urge halt to Growing Up Skipper doll ad
A coalition of Connecticut feminist groups asked Mattel Toys to stop advertising the Growing Up Skipper doll which grows taller and develops breasts when its arm is twisted. They call the doll a grotesque caricature promoting instant sex object culture. Barbara Stinnett of Mattel disagrees citing market research showing girls see the doll as two dolls in one.
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Hartford, Conn
Connecticut
Image of
Feminist Committees For Media Reform
Mattel Toys, Inc
The
Coalition
Barbara Stinnett
Toy Company
Pennsylvania
New York
Boston
Postal rate hikes blocked by Judge Sirica in Dec orders
U S District Judge John J Sirica blocked planned Dec 28 postal rate increases including a rise in the first class letter rate from 10 to 13 cents. The decision delays higher rates and threatens continued Saturday delivery with a projected deficit.
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U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Postal Service
Benjamin F. Bailor
Bailar
Sirica
Postal Rate Commission
Doctor Says Dispensing Powerful Drugs Common in Schools
A Denver AP report details rising use of prescription medicines in schools led by drugs as strong as Dexedrin and Ritalin. Dr. John Lampe notes most districts keep lists of medicated students and require prescriptions.
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Denver
John
Lampe
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Denver Public Schools
James Lewis
University of Colorado Medical Center
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