Government documents show flood aided Haiti deals under scrutiny
Federal records reveal Pennsylvania congressman Daniel Flood urged more Haiti aid in 1973 and 1974 while aide Stephen Elko pushed U S businessmen to back profit projects on the island including a hotel casino and a factory. OPIC meetings show financing attempts for a toy trains plant and other plastic goods.
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Washington
Daniel
State Department
Department
Stephen B. Elko
U.S
Flood
Francoise
Papa Doc
Philadelphia
Eilberg
Marston
Carter
Griffin Bell
Elko
Rigaud
Haiti
Private Investment Corp
Puerto Rico
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Dapper Dan Flood Memorable Pennsylvania Congressman
In 1946 Daniel Flood recalls a party moment when he wore a cape and opera hat and leapt onto a union hall stage to quell a drunken coal miners’ riot. Known for fierce leadership, eloquence, and a flair for drama, Flood drew both admiration and controversy as a tough, colorful figure in the House.
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Union Hall
Flood
Dan Flood
Pennsylvania
Births and dismissals listed in Vital statistics notice
Families reported births for multiple couples including Hunt Dalton Fabian Hurston Sorrell Jones and Robinson with venues in Franklin Trenton Summerville Carlisle and Germantown. Dismissals list patients by name and residence with visiting hours Monday through Saturday 11 am to 2 pm and 5 to 8 pm for medical surgical and pediatric patients.
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Donald Hunt
Roslyn Drive
Donald Harden
Waite St
Monty Dalton
Lincoln Ave
Carlisle
Thomas Fabian
Camino Drive
Benjamin Hurston
Friend Road
Germantown
Timothy Sorrell
Shawnray Drive
Apt. 42
David Jones
Anderson St
Franklin
Vera Robinson
E. Sixth St
Tom Prater
Paullin Drive
Gary K K
Northeast braced for big snowstorm in major cities
The Northeast faced a heavy snowstorm with blizzard-like conditions likely in New York City and accumulations from six inches to a foot elsewhere. Forecasters warned of drifting snow and hazardous driving as heavy snow spread from Virginia to New England, echoing a similar system two weeks prior.
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New York
New York City
North Carolina
Virginia
New England
Senate turns to canal debate on Panama Treaty
The Panama Canal treaty dominates the week as Senate set to debate, with House weighing Carter's 32 billion welfare package after a Lincoln Birthday recess. Senate support appears fragile with 18 votes shy of 67. debates on costs surface amid committee hearings while senior members loom in undecided columns.
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Senate
House
Carter
Congress
Lincoln
Armed Services Committee
Carter Administration
U.S
The
Associated
White House
Thomas P O'Neill Jr
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