Steve Southerland a cancer survivor in a family of illness
Ray Southerland recalls three children in his Cincinnati family diagnosed with cancer, including Steve who lost a leg to cancer and now uses an adjustable hydraulic knee. Steve teaches candor and humor to cope, while his mother notes his determination. Steve’s prosthetic fit by Fred L. Hampton enables him to pursue sports and a statewide citizenship contest.
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Ford aid eyed to stave NYC bankruptcy and rescue plan
President Ford signals federal help for New York City amid talks on a $1.4 billion rescue package. Gov. Hugh Carey pushes tax hikes and debt refinancing to balance the city and state budgets as Republicans resist some tax increases. Carey says negotiations with Washington and Albany continue with plans to refinance NYC debt and secure federal backing.
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28 Die in Caucasus Blizzard While Trekking Tourists
Sovietskaya Kultura reports 28 of 51 Russian hikers froze to death in a sudden Caucasus blizzard. The two groups faced fierce winds on a well known ridge and were accused of negligence by regional travel officials as members abandoned others to survive.
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World health agency declares Bangladesh free of smallpox
The World Health Organization declared Bangladesh free of smallpox, marking Asia as the last continent cleared. Ethiopia remains the only country reporting some cases, while Bangladesh shows scars from vaccination amid a mass eradication campaign and a large schoolchild procession in India.
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Jerusalem bombing wounds and arrests surge amid search for extremists
In Jerusalem a device exploded on Jaffa Road fatally injuring six and wounding 48. about 200 Arabs were detained for questioning as Palestinian militants claimed responsibility. An American tourist and a Dutchman were among the injured. security was tightened citywide. At Mahane Yehuda market an hour earlier, police disarmed another device in a separate incident amid West Bank protests and regional unrest.
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Ford faces tricky politics in choosing a Supreme Court nominee
Washington reports say President Ford must navigate intra party divides as he weighs a high court pick to succeed Douglas. ABA screening fewer than 12 nominees includes potential women candidates and several conservative and liberal names. The decision could shape outcomes on capital punishment, equal treatment, and court power.
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Franco's Heart Falters Then Beats, Brain Active at 82
Generalissimo Francisco Franco suffered a heart stoppage at 3:30 a.m. local time but was revived with heart massage at La Paz Clinic. Doctors found his brain still active while most of his body remained machine dependent.
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Seminary to recruit candidates for priesthood in bid to grow
Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit will launch an active recruitment drive for the first time in 56 years. Rev Francis R Reiss says the school will use business style methods to attract applicants. Peak class size was 200. current enrollment 1567. 1974 figures show 56,712 ordained priests in America and Canada, down 257 from the previous year.
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