26 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
1
Two three year old American girls living in the U S Embassy in Moscow were evacuated to the United States this week amid unusual blood problems linked to microwave radiation, as investigators assess possible medical effects of the embassy site surveillance.
Angola's revolutionary court nears its verdict on 13 white mercenaries and three Americans and ten Britons captured in the civil war. A death sentence must be approved by President Agostinho Neto and could trigger political ramifications across Africa.
Partly sunny and breezy weekend in the Laurel Mountain area with less humidity. Lows Saturday night upper 50s to low 60s. Highs Saturday and Sunday upper 70s to low 80s. Westerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 10 percent through Saturday night.
Beiruts Tal Zaatar and Jisr El Basha camps remain the focal point of the four day battle. Palestinian guerrillas with leftist Muslims hold the two camps against right wing Christian forces. Officials warn of decaying bodies and blocked ambulances as thousands seek safety.
Harry Becker 57, host of the overnight talk program on Station KCKN in Kansas City Kansas, collapsed while on air and died likely of a heart attack. Regular caller Marjorie Rifas described gasps and falling equipment before the quiet. Becker, a Kansas City native, leaves widow Helen Margaret and son Richard W. Becker. services set for Monday.
The Republican National Committee approved officers for the August nominating convention amid Reagan campaign complaints that the event favors Ford. Lyn Nofziger complained about keynote speaker Baker and temporary chair Dole, while a task force will study Carter’s strengths with a $60,000 survey.
Harrisburg official Edward Simon said U S Steel intends to build a giant more than 3 billion dollar steel facility on the Pennsylvania Ohio border near Conneaut. A Pittsburgh spokesman offered no official decision. The project would span about 4000 acres across two states.
Maureen Boots 44 wife of the local vicar plans a July 3 Lady Godiva ride to raise funds for the church. She will wear a flesh colored costume borrowed from the BBC and says her husband supports the effort despite previous village mischief.
A photographer recounted seeing two packs of cash and a pack of checks in a bank tube linked to a Racine clothing store. After hesitating he returned the money, rang a service bell, and later convinced a teller by waving a bundle of $100 bills as the tube’s suction system was said to be malfunctioning.
Beef prices have fallen slightly in six weeks and may not rise much this summer, officials say. Actor Peter Lawford wed Deborah Gould in Arlington in a seven minute ceremony marked by confusion as he forgot the marriage license.
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