Tornado Toll Could Be Worst In History
Washington AF reports a record death toll and extensive damage from 1974 tornadoes, with 672 deaths so far and damages near 5 million dollars. Meteorologists cite unusually persistent subtropical jet stream patterns as the cause and warn the season could still set new extremes.
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Congress Studies Tax Reform Impeachment Nuclear Power
Congress weighs tax reform and impeachment amid worries over nuclear power aid to Egypt and Israel. Senate debates a six point six billion tax cut, with filibusters likely to block votes. House panels plan Nixon impeachment witnesses and joint hearings on safeguarding nuclear facilities.
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D-Minn
Colson Claims Nixon Suspected CIA Watergate Role
Former White House adviser Colson told Washington Post that Nixon suspected CIA involvement in Watergate. Nixon reportedly considered firing CIA director Colby in January but was deterred by Kissinger and Haig. Colson spoke to private investigator Bast. no comment from Colson or Bast.
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Mass Transit Proposal Puzzles L.A. Voters
Los Angeles voters face an $8 to $10 billion mass transit proposal as planners outline a vague plan for interim bus use and a future stationary rail system. The ballot would split into two measures with a one cent county sales tax, funding local needs and bus-based pilot programs, contingent on SCAG approval by July and a county supervisors deadline of August 23.
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Vaccination roots traced to cowpox origin in smallpox cure
The word vaccination derives from latin vaca cow explained by the serum first used to conquer smallpox. It notes the cowpox source of the initial inoculation and links to the historical term.
Return of Capital Punishment Discussed at NAAG Session
Oklahoma Attorney General Larry Derryberry, chair of the NAAG Capital Punishment Committee, predicts a possible revival of capital punishment within a year as many state laws meet Supreme Court guidelines. He notes fewer death penalties now, likely to be challenged first in Oklahoma or Florida, with Virginia and others seeking joint federal antitrust cooperation as conventions draw about 450 attendees.
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Sitter Awaits Pay Increase at Calgary Plant
Dave Schiedel, a 7-year employee of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co, climbed a water tower above the Calgary plant to press for a cost of living raise. On the fourth day he remained atop the tower with food and gear, saying he would come down only after wage increases are granted.
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Newsmen
Dutch Princess Irene Welcomes Fourth Child
Princess Irene of the Netherlands is mother to her fourth child, a baby daughter reportedly named Maria Carolina Christina. She is the daughter of Queen Juliana and is married to Prince Carlos de Bourbon Parma, a Spanish-born prince.
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