Legionnaires disease alarms Pennsylvania as deaths mount
In Lewisburg and Harrisburg crowds fearfully watch the news as a mysterious illness linked to a state Legion convention claims lives. Thomas Allander, a 50 year old traveling salesman, mourns friends fallen and asks when it will end while state researchers say the illness is probably not swine and remain unable to identify its cause. Officials and veterans express anxiety about exposure and future outbreaks as investigations continue.
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South Africa police break up Soweto march amid clashes
Police fired into the air to break up a 5 000 strong Soweto student march as clashes killed at least three and injured many others. Turmoil also hit Katlehong and Tembisa with mobs attacking vehicles and a liquor store.
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Flood survivors bury dead in Colorado canyon
In Loveland and Denver, survivors bury the dead as the Big Thompson Canyon flood death toll nears 100 with more than 850 unaccounted for. Funeral services began for Sgt. Hugh Purdy as search teams use infrared cameras and tracking dogs while recovery and rebuilding efforts move forward.
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Vietnam
Carter Sees Conflict Between Faith and Presidential Duty
Jimmy Carter told Knight-Ridder Newspapers he would follow his oath to enforce laws even when religious or moral beliefs conflict. He outlined abortion funding stance, campaign plans, Mondale's campaign freedom, and his aim to be an aggressive, innovative president if elected. He discouraged talk of skeletons and spoke after a rally in Manchester.
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John Connally
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George Wallace
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Weather Tonight And Friday In The Desert And Mountains
Tonight and Friday forecast shows fair conditions for LB area with a low around 62 and a high in the 60s. Mountains remain fair but windy with a low near 38 and a high near 70. Deserts stay fair and windy with a low around 108 and a high near 110.
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Ex-officers on trial after Long Beach bar incident
In Los Angeles Municipal Court Jill Cohn testified she was choked into unconsciousness by off duty Long Beach police officer Paul J. Steed during a March 10 bar-hopping spree. Steed and two others, Robert M. Hamby and Michael S. Callahan, face charges of battery disturbing the peace and related counts stemming from the Pandemonium tavern episode.
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Senate OKs clean air act extends ear exhaust deadline
The Senate passed a broadened clean air act with a two year extension for auto emission controls. The chamber defeated Packwood’s aerosol ban amendment while ordering EPA to study aerosols and ozone and to decide by January 1, 1978 on whether further container restrictions are needed. The bill advances to a House conference as separate versions remain.
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Public Works Committee
Nixon Papers Damaged by Water in Overflow
Impounded Nixon papers damaged by water from an overflowing air-conditioner drain. Page A-6. Also notes Beirut cease-fire in Lebanon and increases aid to local areas with federal land. Page A-10 to A-14. Century Freeway plats under consideration. new weekly contest starts today on Page A-26.
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