Massive nursing home fire kills 13 in Chicago
A blaze at Wincrest Nursing and Rest Home on a city chapel floor killed 13 residents and injured about 30 as Father William Pollard finished Mass. Fire officials say the fire started near the chapel with smoke blocking corridors. Most injured were treated for smoke inhalation. one firefighter had a heart attack. Authorities opened an inquiry into safety procedures, while U.S. Sen Charles Percy and others visited the scene.
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Wincrest Nursing and Rest
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Robert Quinn
Thomas Altman
Mary Dietrich
Edward F. King
Richard J. Daley
U.S
Charles Percy
Richard Friedman
The
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Supreme Court ruling loosens campaign limits drawing mixed views
Washington AP reports the Supreme Court eliminated spending caps and allowed public financing, a move some candidates say favors wealthier contenders while others praise disclosure rules and matching funds. Respondents include Sargent Shriver Morris Udall Henry Jackson and President Ford weighing steps to keep elections free from undue influence.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Sargent Shriver
Jury Selection Encourages Hearst Defense
Patricia Hearst faces a bank robbery trial as jury screening proceeds in San Francisco. F Lee Bailey reports Hearst appears attentive during sessions and believes a fair impartial jury is feasible despite slower than expected progress.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
F. Lee Bailey
Miss Hearst
Vacancies Spark Oswego Court Shakeup and Appointments
The death of Justice Edward Crawford triggers a scramble for unexpired terms. County Judge Don H. Stacy retires tomorrow and Oswego City Judge Thomas M. McGough is eyed for the county post. City Court likely to fill its bench with John P. Chwalek, Assistant District Attorney.
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Edward Crawford
Supreme Court
Carey
Conway
Don H. Stacy
Oswego
Thomas M. McGough
Albany
McGough
Hiseen
New York
Messrs
Conway Enough
Chwalek
Oswego High School Displays Historic Artifacts Exhibit
Social Studies teachers William Faudree and Frank Bevacqua pose with a school exhibit of artifacts. The weather data notes 24 hour period ending 8 a.m. with 0.08 inch precipitation and 82 percent humidity, SE winds at 4 mph, sunset 5 16, sunrise 7 22. This date record from 1916 notes 56 inches and -18 inches historic extremes.
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Frank Bevacqua
Oswego High School
Africa souvenirs displayed from private teacher collections
In the Social Studies Resource Center Display Case teachers Faudree and Bevacqua showcase Africa artifacts from their private collections. Faudree spent time in the west and Bevacqua in the north, highlighting personal research and travel experiences.
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Social Studies Resource Center
Faudree
Bevacqua
Retiring Fulton School Superintendent Credits Teamwork
Glenn W. Clark, retiring Fulton Consolidated School District superintendent after 17 years, credits 22 years in Fulton education to teamwork and cooperation. He praised the district’s programs, noted growth to 4,650 students, and discussed future leadership under Mr Bower and ongoing priority studies on curriculum, facilities, staffing, and communication.
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Barbara Bartholomew Fulton
Glenn W. Clark
Fulton Consolidated School
Fulton
Ams
New York
Clark
Fulton Page
Aid
Bower
Otte
Leader rejects amnesty from Lebanon premier amid army split
Lt. Ahmed al Khatib head of the Arab Army of Lebanon rejects Rashid Karami's amnesty offer. He says he formed the breakaway group of several hundred Muslim Lebanese army soldiers due to alleged partiality of the army leadership in favor of right wing Christians.
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Lebanon
Rashid Karami
Ahmed al-Khatib
House Intel Committee Ends In Limbo Over Secret Report
The House intelligence committee has 2,000 copies of its final report on U S intelligence agencies but awaits public release. A 246 to 124 vote blocked publication without presidential approval from Ford who favors secrecy. Government Printing Office delivered the copies Friday and they are locked up while Parliamentarian William Brown and House leaders decide on Monday.
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Washington
House Intelligence Committee
U.S
House
Ford
Government Printing Office
William Brown
Brown
MPLA seeks better ties with West amid Angola clashes
The Soviet backed MPLA aims to improve relations with Western nations, notably the United States, with Dr Luis de Almeida stating it serves the movement's interests. The MPLA, backed by Soviet arms and about 10,000 Cuban troops, has won major northerly battles against FNLA and presses advances in the southern regions against FNLA and UNITA forces.
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Popular Movement
MPLA
Angola
United States
Sakenedee McEe
Toda
Times of London
Luis de Almeida
National Front
FNLA
National Union
UNITA
Ford Challenges Congress On Unemployment Issue
President Ford urged Congress to back tax incentives to spur private hiring, arguing private industry stimulus could outperform quick fix service jobs. The remarks came at the Western Republican Conference in Dearborn, with 1,000 GOP delegates from 15 states attending the two day event as Ford begins a national tour.
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Dearborn, Mich
Congress
Omni Deli
Williamsburo
Impasse in New York State worker contract talks
State and Civil Service Employers Association fail to bridge gaps in bargaining affecting 147000 workers across institutional services. Union seeks mediation amid cuts to benefits and stalled wage offers. Governor Carey’s wage freeze cited. Perb to assign mediator. talks continue on page three.
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N.Y
Civil Service Employer Association
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Office of Relations
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Public Employment Relations Board
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Institutional Services Bargaining Unit
State Department of Mental Hygiene
Wollett
Hugh Carey
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