Priest named to prison watchdog panel in New York
Gov. Hugh Carey appoints Episcopal priest Stephen Chinlund to chair the Commission of Correction. Chinlund, 42, will join a three member panel, with Senate confirmation due next January, and earns 99 650 a year for a five year term. He has led Big Brothers of New York since 1974 and previously ran Taconic Hills Correctional Facility.
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UPI
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Stephen Chinlund
Chinlund
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Herman Schwartz
Commission of Correction
New York City
Big Brothers of New York Inc
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Economic index up slightly in June with small gain
The government reports the composite index of leading indicators rose 0.3 percent in June, the smallest advance in seven months. May’s 0.7 percent rise was revised downward to 0.3 percent, and the earlier 1.4 percent figure was halved as new data show slower net new business for May.
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UPI
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State Grants Authority Over NYC Reservoir Water Flow
Governor Hugh Carey signs a bill giving New York State control over releasing water from city reservoirs into Catskills streams and rivers. The Department of Environmental Conservation will draft and enforce rules to ensure adequate downstream supply and environmental protection.
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UPI
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Aftershock rocks China and tremors follow
A powerful 8.2 quake hit northeastern China near Tangshan early today with an aftershock near Tangshan hours later. Tokyo reports one Japanese dead and six injured as Peking and Tientsin suffer heavy damage. Rail lines may be cut and rural projects damaged in Hopeh province.
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Hong Kong
UPI
China
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Feking
Foreign Ministry
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U.S
New York
Hopeh
Hai Ho
FCC expands CB radio channels to 40 nationwide
The FCC increases CB radio channels from 23 to 40 starting Jan 1, boosting access for over five million enthusiasts. New rules require each set to include CB use instructions, a license form, and a 60 day temporary permit, with engraved transmitter serial numbers for identification.
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Jerry T. Baulch
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
Grand jury declines to indict Capozzi in manslaughter case
A county grand jury reported a no bill against 29 year-old Joseph Capozzi for second degree manslaughter in the June 29 shotgun slaying of Richard Cappa. Prosecutor Rob ert Rossi cited justification under Penal Law as the legal basis for the decision.
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Richard A. Cappa
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Capozzi
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Patrick J. Cunningham
Civic Center
Grand Jury
Cunningham
William Burke
State Supreme Court
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U S A Dominates Yugoslavia In Olympic Basketball
The United States crushed Yugoslavia 95 to 74 in a highly anticipated Olympic basketball showdown. The rout showcased USA speed, power, and precision, delivering a decisive victory in the XXI Olympiad.
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Montreal
United States
Yugoslavia
Ford regains GOP momentum with Connally endorsement
President Ford solidified his bid by landing former Texas governor John Connally's endorsement, while Ronald Reagan's Schweiker pick drew criticism from New Hampshire supporters and questions about its impact. Ford planned a Mississippi delegation visit to leverage potential 30 votes at Kansas City.
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Texas
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Pennsylvania
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White House
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Reagan
California
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Crane
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Miss
Viking 1 digs trench to test Mars life claim
Viking 1 began soil sampling on Mars with its retraceable arm digging a trench to collect a tablespoon of soil for biology detectors. Scientists watched a dark scar form on the surface and awaited engineering data to confirm delivery of soil to the instruments.
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AL Rossiter JR
Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Viking 1
Mars
Earth
Viking
Gentry Lee
Project Sci
Weather outlook and landslide near Tokyo
The weather forecast from Hancock Airport calls for increasing cloudiness tonight with a chance of showers and a low near 60. In Tokyo a landslide caused by bulldozers grading hills for a new golf course killed at least seven workers and left five missing, police said.
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Tokyo
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