Third By O. R. Walley Of The Southern Illinoisan
A possible third death from adulterated drugs at Marion Memorial Hospital emerges as Williamson County State's Atty. Robert Howerton confirms that Shirley Travelstead, 38, may have died after receiving contaminated medication. Travelstead was admitted Aug. 28, 1974, following a poison oak incident at a church group dinner, and died of a cerebral hemorrhage after three shots were administered while her husband Freddy was away.
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Hospital deaths linked to adulterated drugs probe expands
In Marion investigators link three 1974 hospital deaths to adulterated anesthetic drugs. Brian Schutzenhofer and Jim Watson died after treatment at Marion Memorial Hospital, while a third woman, Mrs Travelstead, faced possible involvement. A grand jury resumes December proceedings as officials weigh murder or manslaughter charges.
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Carter mulls CIA leadership amid cabinet picks
President elect Carter said he is weighing whether the CIA head should also serve as White House intelligence chief. He noted his choice of Cecil Andrus as interior secretary and voiced frustration over a lack of women in his cabinet while discussing current arrangements with George Bush as DCI.
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Andrus and Carter’s Interior pick signals political pragmatism
Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus, famed for anti molybdenum mine action and environmental stands, is discussed as a potential Interior secretary. The piece notes his fiscal conservatism, budget balance, and government streamlining, plus Carter’s Cabinet selections and ongoing search for female appointees.
Tanker Explodes In Harbor Sinking And Fire
An explosion and fire shattered the 810 foot ship Sasiena in Los Angeles harbor killing seven and injuring over fifty with two missing. Divers hunted for more bodies as a 7000 gallon spill was cleaned up and debris littered the dock.
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Winter through the week with sun and clouds in Illinois
Partly sunny and mild today with a high in the 60s and southwest winds 12 to 22 mph. Tonight turns colder with a low in the upper 20s. Monday will be mostly cloudy and colder with a high in the 30s. A wrap of briefs notes record heat in December and local reports on aging headquarters and political shifts.
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