Age-defying Kentucky claimant William S Summitt dies at 124
William S Summitt, who said he was born March 3, 1852 and aged 124, died Sunday in Louisville after a lifetime that spanned the Civil War and the first Kentucky Derby. Laura Miller, his caretaker, seeks a decent funeral as Melbourne Heights Baptist Church raises funds. Officials cannot verify the age due to missing birth records.
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Congressional revenue sharing extended to 1980
Congress reaches consensus on a bill to extend federal revenue sharing through 1980 with 25.5 billion dollars, loosening most restrictions while tightening antidiscrimination provisions. Ford expected to sign, aiding governors and local officials ahead of the November elections amid mixed support in Congress.
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Carter and Ford Reassess Campaigns at Home Base
President Ford returns to Washington after a three day southern campaign swing and plans to frame himself as a world leader ahead of the October six debate in San Francisco. Jimmy Carter stays in Plains Georgia for two days of rest and strategy review with aides signaling a late September decision on campaign focus.
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Reunited after red tape battle Elaine Griffin comes home to Massachusetts
Two year old Elaine Griffin, held in the Philippines during a visa delay, is flown to Logan Airport to reunite with her parents James and Erlinda Griffin. Red Cross and Angel Wings helped secure paperwork and the escort for the child after a long separation and a devastating typhoon.
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Seven Iowa towns hire traveling city manager to share services
Eddyville and six neighboring towns including Blakesburg Lucas Louilla Melrose Russell Williamson group with regional planner to hire Vatter for 15500 dollars yearly. He coordinates joint purchases sharing personnel and helps secure federal grants. Other towns in the circuit include Story County programs and aides in five east central Iowa counties.
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Clear skies and mild temps forecast for midweek
Weather forecast shows clear skies tonight and Wednesday with no rain. Overnight lows near 40s and highs in the 60s. Yesterday's high 64 and low 47. Extended outlook calls for fair skies through Friday and a chance of showers Saturday with highs in the upper 60s and overnight near 50.
Smallpox cases dwindle as eradication nears worldwide
WHO reports only seven people infected globally nine years after the campaign began in 1967. All cases are in isolated Bale villages in Ethiopia. If no new outbreaks occur in two years, smallpox will be declared eradicated and vaccines stocks will be destroyed to prevent spread.
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