Temple Scroll may shed new light on Bible era
Jerusalem AP reports anticipation for publication of the Temple Scroll found near Bethlehem in 1967. Israeli archaeologist Yigael Yadin has deciphered sections revealing details on the Ten Commandments and the 603 Jewish laws, plus temple construction plans. The work, to be issued by Hebrew University, could reveal data about the Essenes.
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Dump Plan Abandoned by Houston City Officials
Houston officials abandon plans to dump up to 210000 tons of sewage sludge annually into the Gulf of Mexico until new sludge handling facilities are completed around 1980. The EPA had tentatively decided to deny the permit, citing available alternate disposal methods and sludge containing toxic heavy metals.
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Former Advertising Man Becomes Recording Star
Omaha report profiles Bill Fries who performs as C W McCall known for Convoy. Once an advertising man Fries now adopts a raspy country voice and McCall persona in music and public appearances. He explains the change, lifestyle tradeoffs, and pride in his artistic alter ego.
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Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS 40 Part of AEC 41 Winglike
Crossword puzzle and cryptogram teaser with clues spanning across and down entries. Includes a long cryptogram labeled CRYPTOQUOTE ASATZJIF BZ PD PNIFTEIU FIHZ FI BPGGATAIU and a narrative about C W McCall aka Bill Fries and his shift from advertising to multimedia theatre projects in Omaha.
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Mass illness hits Aldine school cafeteria
Health officials investigated a mass illness at Hidden Valley Elementary in Aldine after 194 students and staff became sick following the noon meal. Harris County Health Director Dr. Francine Jensen said the pattern suggested food poisoning rather than a virus, with several hospitalized for a time. Daryl Green, a Port Lavaca native, recently earned a BBA during spring commencement at Abilene Christian University.
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Harris County Health Department
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Port Lavaca
Abilene Christian University
Tug Crew Describes Lines Snapping From Capsule Rescue
New Orleans AP tugboat crewmen testified at a Coast Guard board of inquiry that heavy seas snapped three lines to a survival capsule near a sunken offshore rig. The capsule overturned April 15 about 40 miles east of Corpus Christi, drowning 13 of 20 inside while six escaped. Crewmen said attempts to secure the capsule failed after line breaks and a capsizing wave, contradicting earlier survivor claims of a collision with the tug.
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Gulf Viking
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Snowden
Gene A. Milne
Mobile
Ala
Recruiters Cleared by Marines
A Marine Corps investigation found recruiters not at fault in recruiting McClure, who died from injuries after a December bayonet combat simulation. attorney John W. Gyorkos said the finding was unsurprising and noted the family’s $3 million suit over how McClure was signed on.
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Joseph H Calhoun
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Nesday McClure
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Today in History highlights for May 13 1976
Events listed mark Jamestown 1607 Vienna 1809 war 1846 Lusitania 1915 Netherlands refugees 1940 divorce law 1974 Vietnam talks 1979 shipping strike 1966 and more. Births include Joe Louis and Clive Barnes. Thought on swimming against the stream credits Woodrow Wilson. Bicentennial note recalls Martinique powder exchange.
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