Mystery illness kills 19 after Philadelphia Legion convention
Harrisburg reports 19 dead and 52 hospitalized from a mysterious disease following the American Legion gathering in Philadelphia July 21 to 24. Health officials cite fever and lung symptoms, consider virus or bacteria as causes, with swine flu possible. Investigators from CDC assist. names of latest victims withheld.
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Harrisburg
American Legion
Leonard Bachman
Bachman
Jay Satz
Health Department
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Congress Moves Toward Swine Flu Vaccination Plan
HEW Secretary David Mathews testified there is a possible link between swine flu and Pennsylvania deaths but no proof yet. A House subcommittee pressed to revive the nationwide program with federal payment of most vaccine-related claims and expedited legislation, noting two months before broad administration.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
House
Health, Education and Welfare
David Mathews
Subcommittee
Mathews
Paul Rogers
D-Fla
Admin
Istration
Com
Mittee
HEW
Senate delays defense bill amid spending fight
The Senate delays an eight hundred four billion dollar defense bill for a week after rejecting a one billion dollar reduction. Debate will resume with proposals to cut ninety five million for missiles and thirty five hundred million for propulsion gear for a fourth Nimitz class carrier.
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Washington
Senate
Ford Welcomes Finland President Kekkonen at White House
President Ford met Urho Kekkonen on the White House south lawn as Finland becomes the last European leader to visit the United States for the Bicentennial. Ford praised Finland for contributing to world peace by sending peacekeeping forces to the Middle East and Cyprus and by hosting the European Security Conference and SALT talks.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Finland
Urho Kekkonen
United States
White House South Lawn
Middle East
Cyprus
Ford Proposes Disclosure Rules for Foreign Payments
President Ford urged a bill to force U.S. corporations to disclose payments to foreign officials. The legislation would require reports to the government and identification of recipients for a wide range of expenditures abroad.
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Washington
Ford
U.S
Coal Strike Halts Output As Layoffs Loom
Charleston reports the wildcat coal strike remains unresolved after a back-to-work order fails. National output is cut by half as two railroads pledge 1,500 layoffs. The United Mine Workers fund loses 5.5 million in royalties as the strike surpasses two weeks.
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Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers Union
Jurors Deliberate Day Four in Harris Trial
Jurors comprising seven women and five men began a fourth day of deliberations at the Criminal Courts Building. The Harris case has already seen attempts at a mistrial and efforts to remove the judge, with the panel tallying about 16 hours and 20 minutes of talks and requests for transcript rereads and legal instructions.
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Los Angeles
William and
Emily Harris
Harrises
Criminal Courts
Heatwave expected with 108 degree high on Wednesday
Sunny and hot today with temperatures near 108 on Wednesday. Lows will stay in the upper 70s as the heat peak continues through the week. Details on page 3.
Councilmen urge suit over conduit in Scottsdale Road project
Scottsdale officials want Mountain Bell to cover about 12500 for relocating a storm drain to pass under a cross-town conduit beneath Scottsdale Road First Street. City leaders threaten legal action if Mountain Bell refuses, arguing rights of way favor street use and precedent concerns. Mountain Bell reviews the matter as officials weigh costs and timelines.
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Mbte
Mountain Bi Beli
Scottsdale Road
Herb Drinkwater
First Street
Mountain Bell
Drinkwater
Richard Filler
Richard Campana
Filler
Campana
Franklin D. Aleshire
District weighs Title IX compliance in sex discrimination review
Scottsdale School District is assessing its Title IX status ahead of a September 30 deadline. Dr. Ira King, compliance officer, reviews a 300 page report and outlines areas including curriculum, employment, athletics, and facilities. Superintendent Randall must file a compliance form, with potential loss of federal funds for noncompliance.
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Scottsdale
Ira King
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
King
William Randall
Randall
Osborn Road Relocation Considered To Block 78th Street Dike
Maricopa County Flood Control District may cover half of about 100000 dollars to relocate Osborn Road crossing the Indian Bend Wash to seal the 78th Street dike opening. City officials met with Flood District and Corps of Engineers to review deficiencies and possible solutions.
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Maricopa County
Osborn Road
Indian Bend
78Th Street
Herbert P. Donald
Donald
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Herb Drinkwater
Franklin D. Aleshire
Corps
Arizona Canal
George Iannella
Capital Improvements Engineering
Osborne Road
TG and E paid 6700 for Navajo Chairman travel in 1973
TG&E executives said they bought $6,696 in Atsidi Aviation charter flights for Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald and associates via a Gallup NM service to aid right of way for a 345000 volt transmission line. Checks were sent to Atsidi Aviation, not individuals, and subpoenaed by a Phoenix federal grand jury investigating Navajo Reservation finances.
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Tucson
Arizona
Peter MacDonald
Tucson Gas and Electric Co
MacDonald
Bill Moore
Gallup
N.M
Tg&e
Atsidi Aviation, Inc
Phoenix
Atsidi
New Mexico
J. Luther Davis
J. Thomas Via
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Scottsdale Mall
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Associated Press
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