Mindanao Quake and Tsunami Kill Thousands in Philippines
A deadly pair of earthquakes and giant tidal waves struck Mindanao, killing at least 2,222 people, with 2,000 missing and 357 injured. Rescue teams assist 28,716 homeless as relief planes deliver medicine and aid, while weather hampers further airlift operations.
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Cotabato
Cebu
Cane
China
Hsinhua
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Philippine
National Geophysical Observatory
U.S
Celebes Sea
Indonesia
Celebes Island
Moro Gulf
Paris Bank Robbery by Sewer Diggers Echoes Nice Heist
Paris police said thieves tunneled into Societe Generale on Ile St. Louis from the sewer system, collecting cash and jewelry from 191 safe deposits. The loot could exceed 5 million dollars after a similar Nice bank robbery last month, using the same method and tools.
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Ile St. Louis
Lancag
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Louis-Philippe Bridge
Anaconda Man Drowns After Boat Capsizes at Delmoe Lake
Gary Fitzgerald 23 of 904 E Sixth Anaconda drowned when his boat capsized near Homestake Pass Delmoe Lake early Tuesday with Donald Bailey also from Anaconda aboard Bailey swam ashore but Fitzgerald's body remained missing as Jefferson County deputies Whitehall police and divers from Butte and Anaconda searched the lake through daylight and into the night.
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Crackerville
Bailey
Anaconda Co
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Whitehall
Butte
Homestake Pass
Mahoney launches write in bid for governor
Charles H. Mahoney the 70 year old Garfield County farmer announced as an independent write in candidate for governor He said he has about 2500 expressions of support from letters petitions calls and street conversations and may seek a lieutenant governor running mate He contends there is broad dissatisfaction with Judge and Woodahl and plans to interview several prospects while pursuing broad backing from both parties.
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Charles H. Mahoney
Clancy
Mahoney
Garfield County
Tom Judge
Robert Woodahl
Judge and Woodahl
State Senate
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Ford wins right to silence at Republican Convention
At the Republican National Convention Ford defeats Reagan on a rule demanding early disclosure of the running mate. The roll call shows Ford with about 1,180 votes to 1,069 for Reagan, signaling strong support for Ford's nomination path and sidestepping an early vice presidential reveal.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Associated Press
Mississippi
Soviet Union
Sen
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Pennsylvania
Ford leans to Baker or Ruckleshaus for VP run
President Ford, after a two day meeting with advisers, appears likely to pick Senate veteran Howard Baker Jr or William Ruckleshaus as his vice presidential running mate. Reagan's possible bid remains doubtful amid concerns over a secondary role and public financial disclosure.
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Ford
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
William D. Ruckleshaus
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
White House
Richard Cheney
California
Baker
Buckleshaus
I Ted
Ruckleshaus
Premarital births show big black white gaps in 1970 census
The Census Bureau report based on 1970 data finds 71 percent of black mothers aged 15 to 20 had first children out of wedlock, versus 22 percent of white mothers in the same group. Among 25 to 30 year olds the illegitimacy rate was 6.4 percent for blacks and 1.7 percent for whites.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Southwestern Montana Eyes Early Swine Flu Vaccination Rollout
Health officials in Southwest Montana aim to be first in the state to launch swine flu vaccine inoculations, targeting late September start with arrival possibly by October 1. Counties include Silver Bow and Madison. jet gun sites will offer free shots, with screening by nurses and doctors to prevent adverse reactions.
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Montana
Ed Shepherd
Liver Bow County
Crankshaw
Southwest
State Department of Health
Highland View crowns city youth champs
A brief sports note reports Highland View crowning city youth champions. The item highlights the victory and key performances by standout players.
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Highland View
Tech
Deer Lodge Reinstates Junior Varsity and Freshman Sports
Deer Lodge trustees vote to fund all high school sports with 15 000 raised by athletic booster group to support non varsity athletics. Most junior varsity games restored while some scheduling changes and new hires for coaching positions are approved.
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Deer Lodge
Bruce Stetler
Louis Kimbrell
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