Belle Weakens After Coastal Hurricane Strikes Northeast
United Press International reports Belle downgraded to a tropical rainstorm as it swept the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to New York. Flooding struck Vermont and parts of New England, with residents returning home to find relief slower than feared and governors seeking federal disaster aid. More than half a million homes lost power across New York New Jersey Connecticut and Rhode Island while some areas regained service. Coast Guard saved two men who spent 24 hours at sea and seven more hours on flotsam after the hurricane’s cruising wake.
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Ford
Ludlow
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Florida
Coast Guard
Congress Passes Flu Bill to Back Gov't in Swine Flu Immunization
Congress approved emergency legislation clearing the way for nationwide swine flu inoculations by making the government the defendant in vaccine injury lawsuits. The bill, backed by President Ford, shields manufacturers and distributors from many liability claims, prompting debate over taxpayer exposure and future immunization programs.
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UPD
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White House
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Ford
Congress
Tim Lee Carter
Henry Waxman
D+ Calif
U.S
Association of ‘Trial Lawyers of America
Robert G. Begam
Association
Jaco Javits
Thomas O'Neill
Massachusetts
Chamber
Florida sets record as voters reach 3.88 million
Florida Secretary of State Bruce Smathers reports 3,880,006 eligible voters for fall elections, a 327,078 rise from the spring primary. Democrats gain about 165,000 while Republicans add 44,000 and independents 30,000 after statewide purges reduced rolls earlier.
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Tallahassee, Fla
UPI
Florida
Bruce Smathers
Smathers
Division of Elections
Viking Mars life speculation stirs from Lab results
United Press International reports Viking lander experiments in Pasadena suggesting chemical activity in Martian soil may hint at life but remains speculative. Researchers caution against drawing life conclusions yet.
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Pasadena
Calif
Sikes Library opens with possible government speakers
Crestview officials seek top government figures as alternates after Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter unavailable for the Bob Sikes Library opening on September 4. Carl Albert or William T. Clements are proposed while urging joint operation with the county to access federal subsidies. Delayed dedication to accommodate area high school bands.
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Jimmy Carter
Bob Sikes
Sikes
Crestview
Ford
Carter
Carl Albert
William T. Clements
Catholic Social Services Joins United Fund Drive
Etheredge praises the 18 fund agencies and urges personal effort and money to reach the United Fund goal. He notes the agencies are doing a much needed job and presses for broad support.
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Etheredge
Statewide Alert on Rabid Bats Warns of Dangers
Florida health officials issued a statewide warning about rabies carrying bats after 13 rabid bats were found in the past year, more than earlier highs. Since 1963, 188 rabid bats have been documented, mainly yellow bats posing a threat to humans and animals if handled.
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Tallahasseee
Fla
Rhodesian raid kills 300 in Mozambique border strike
Rhodesian troops launched a surprise raid into Mozambique attacking a guerrilla command post. Government said over 300 guerrillas were killed, 30 Mozambican troops and about 10 civilians died, with no Rhodesian casualties apart from minor injuries. The attack was described as hot pursuit and retaliation for cross border insurgent activity.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
UPD
Mozambique
Maputo
Israeli Soldier Faces Court Martial Over Arab Girl Slaying
Israeli government to court-martial an unidentified soldier for the death of 16-year-old Lena Nablusi in Nablu s May 16 during West Bank unrest. Ten Arabs died in the rioting, with authorities saying some were shot by guards. another military trial targets a Salfit case involving a Communist activist.
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Tel. Aviv
Israel
UPI
West Bank
National
Lena Nablusi
Nablus
Occupied
Salfit
Ahmed Dahlul
Tulkarm
Ford Wins Key Rule Change in GOP Delegates Battle
Ford clinched a first convention victory as the National Republican Rules Committee approved a binding delegate rule affecting about 1000 votes across 19 states. Reagan supporters vow to fight the measure at the GOP National Committee and the convention next week amid renewed calls for conservative planks and a Buckley bid.
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UPI
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Reagan
National Republican Rules Committee
United Press International
GOP National Committee
Sen
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Helms
James Buckley
New York
Buckley
Leonard Sallir
Saffir
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