Plains Ga cashing in on those city slickers
In Jimmy Carter country Plains Georgia hosts a 30 minute guided tour for tourists at 2.50 per head and 1.50 for children featuring sites from Carter's early life. promoter David Ewing runs the business from town while Carter relatives push memorabilia and local shops profit from the campaign buzz.
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North Carolina
Herbal products may trigger intoxications says UCLA doctor
In Chicago the Journal of the American Medical Association is cited noting herbal cigarettes teas and capsules sold in health stores or by mail may cause adverse mental and physical reactions. Dr Ronald Siegel of UCLA described psychoactive substances in these products and warned of medical attention for possible intoxications.
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Rescue workers killed in aftershocks after quake
The Chinese Communist Party reported several rescue workers died in aftershocks from last week's quake. Americans and other foreigners began evacuating Peking as warnings of new tremors spread. The government urged diplomatic missions to evacuate dependents and non essential staff, with early groups mainly Britons and Canadians departing.
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Peking
Mass. legislator condemns unattended car rule amid rise in thefts
In Boston thefts soared with 1,639 per 100,000 in 1975 while nationwide gains lifted total auto thefts. The National Automobile Theft Bureau reports a 16 percent rise overall and State Farm notes a 76 million payout, up 59 percent from 1974, as insurers track losses. In Ohio, Perry Local School District bans beards for female students citing dress code discrimination against boys.
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Ohio
Stark County
Perry
Board of Education
Millionaire Jack Rose Dies After Cyanide Suicide Attempt
Pontiac Michigan United Press International reports that millionaire Jack Rose died late Sunday in a hospital after ingesting two cyanide pills Friday following a life prison sentence for plotting his ex wife’s murder.
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Pontiac, Mich
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Jack Rose
Weather and notices from August 2 1976 edition
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Sunny Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Rain chance 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Tuesday. North to northwest winds 8 to 12 mph. Extra details include sunrise and sunset times and moon phases. Marriage license application for Michael R. Joseph and Pauline M. Costien. Births and deaths listed for several individuals.
Rescue Efforts Underway After Colorado Flash Flood
Rescue teams battled mud and debris along the Big Thompson River in Larimer County Colorado after a flash flood swept away hundreds of campers and fishermen. At least 60 were reported dead and 250 injured with hundreds more possibly buried in debris. Rescue plans described by Sheriff Bob Watson aimed to recover bodies over months as ground conditions allowed.
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Larimer County
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Watson
Denver
Pat Allen
McKee Medical Center
Airbags versus seatbelts face crucial decision by Coleman
Transportation Secretary William Coleman plans a public hearing on mandatory seat belt use versus universal air bag restraints amid a long running clash between auto safety advocates and industry. The ruling will weigh costs and benefits before deciding policy.
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Transportation
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Reagan to name delegates after Schweiker pick
Ronald Reagan's campaign manager John Sears announced a news conference at 1 p.m. EDT to name the first delegates who switched to Reagan following Richard Schweiker's selection as running mate. Officials say the new delegates will secure the presidential nomination for Reagan.
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