Fire kills 161 in supper club disaster and probes origin
Investigators widened the death toll to 161 as two more bodies were found amid debris from the supper club blaze. Coroner names identified victims Lenora Hill Gentry and Charlene Matthews of Cincinnati as NFPA experts join the probe, with early evidence pointing to the Zebra Room where a wedding party had vacated minutes before the fire. A busboy recalls the first alert and suggests ashtrays on tablecloths may have sparked the blaze.
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Southgate
Dick Riesenberg
Midwest
Lenora Hill Gentry
Charlene Matthews
Cinciminat
Campbell County
Fred Stine
Brandenburgh
Zebra Room
Hall
Federal funds sought for five county emergency medical network
The Metropolitan Health Planning Corp approved a $922,300 federal grant request by Central Medical Emergency to establish an emergency medical services network across Lorain Geauga Medina Lake and Cuyahoga counties. The plan includes training rescue personnel coordinating equipment and a public awareness campaign with final federal approval expected by month end.
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Ohio
Metropolitan Health Planning Corp
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Board of Trustees
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Chicago
MHPC
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Cuyahoga County
Medina
Geauga
Lake Counties
Cuyahoga
Miss Baker
Lo- Tain
Lake
How Abzug joined the race for NYC mayor
A snippet recounts Bella Abzug’s emergence in the New York mayoral race with rival pressure from Beame and Carter Powell. The narrative notes a phone exchange with Jody Powell and a pivotal moment when Abzug announced her run, energizing supporters and shaping a real primary contest.
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Washington
New York
FDA recalls moldy Beechnut baby food nationwide
The FDA is recalling 280000 jars of Beechnut baby food due to mold in three Tapioca dessert varieties. The agency says molds were found in lots 7112 and 7131, with products distributed in the eastern United States in 274 jar cases. Manufactured by Baker Beech-Nut Corp. of Canajoharie New York.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
United States
Baker Beech-Nut Corp
Canajoharie, N.Y
Watchrabbit Harvey the attack rabbit guards ASPCA offices
New York AP report says Harvey the gray and white rabbit is kept at the ASPCA Manhattan offices after biting six people. He is described as cranky and not adoptable, with officials unsure about licensing under a proposed city law. Harvey is kept to protect premises.
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New York
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Animal Society
Manhattan
Harvey
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Wright
Premonition of Tragic End Shadows a Family Tale
Parents recall a string of notes and packages from Edward Nylander a son who studied yoga and eastern beliefs and left a final letter and a photo. The family worried as signs pointed to death by own action and a journey with a knapsack.
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Nylander
Edward
Berea lake diving deaths prompt pipe safety review
Two men died and another was paralyzed after running dives into a Berea lake. Witnesses said a submerged pipe may have caused head injuries when they struck it. The lake, closed then reopened with lifeguards, features a three to four foot depth near the pipe and no swimming signs. Authorities removed the pipe for repairs and considered chlorination options. Sanders, Armelli and their families are named in funeral arrangements and local notices.
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West Tech
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MetroParks
Chronicle-Telegram
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Mayor Seeks CETA Funds to Hold Jobs If Tax Fails
Mrs Bowman said federal job funds should keep some city workers on the payroll this year. The city expects about 1 million for the CETA program next year. if the income tax hike fails and layoffs occur, rehiring may happen but workers could be laid off again. About 100 layoffs have occurred since late last year.
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Mitchell Haldeman to begin jail terms June twenty second
US District Judge John Sirica set Mitchell and Haldeman to start prison terms on June 22 for Watergate cover up. He noted no Supreme Court ruling yet but expects the date to stand as both men prepare appeals. Sentences range from 30 months to five years, with time to settle personal affairs. Local grain prices and Midwest egg price data follow in the report.
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Richard Nixon
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Ohio weighs salt formations for nuclear waste dumps
Ohio researchers identify salt formations in Carroll and Tuscarawas counties as potential underground repositories for radioactive waste. At a Cleveland meeting Union Carbide officials said Ohio is among six states studied. First two sites would sit in salt, depth 3000 feet or less, with public suitability and Congress review guiding decisions.
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Union Carinde Corp
Cleveland
Union Carbide
Ohio Energy Resource and Development Agency
Clayton Zerby
Office of
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Carroll
Tescarawas
West Virginia
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New York
Dow Rises 7.89 Points To 906.55 On Strong Volume
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 7.89 to 906.55 with advancers outpacing decliners by more than two to one on the day. NYSE volume totaled 18.92 million shares, up from 17.80 million, while the composite index rose to 52.97 and the American Stock Exchange up 0.13 to 112.31.
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Ralston
Alcoa
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Scott Papiat
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Shell
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Hay
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Lykes
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Owen
PepsiCo
Simple cheap mini lap sterilization expands in U S
Two population groups loan funds to spread a 15 minute mini lap procedure. It uses local anesthesia in a doctor's office and costs about one third of current methods. Patients can go home the same day and resume activity within two days.
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United States
Planned Parenthood Federation
Association For Voluntary Sterilization
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