Large Indian mine disaster traps hundreds in Bihar
Reports from Dhanbad indicate 250 to 700 miners may be trapped after a flood and explosion at Chaswala Colliery. Officials fear heavy casualties as water floods the shaft and carbon monoxide risks loom. Nationalization and union reports shape the mounting crisis with conflicting tallies.
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India
Dhanbad
Appalachian
United States
Press Trust of India
Bihar
Chaswala
Jaganath Mishra
Patna
Indian School of Mines and Applied Geology
National Fuel Institute
Honkeiko
Manchuria
China
Asansol
West Bengal
States spend too much on juvenile institutions
In Ann Arbor the National Assessment of Juvenile Corrections reports most states still rely on training schools and detention centers costing at least twice as much as community options. Universities researchers surveyed all 50 states in 1974 and found wide variation in program use and costs, with halfway houses adopted selectively.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
University of Michigan
National Assessment of Juvenile Car
New York
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Minnesota
Utah
Donations too late to help Amanda
Amanda James and her blind husband John James, both 104, faced poverty in a dilapidated South Philadelphia home. Donations poured in after national attention but Amanda died before Christmas. funds now aid John as he stays in the house.
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Amanda
Philadelphia
Amanda James
John James
Associated Press
Brotherly Love
Graduate
John
Montana set to raise marriage license fees in 1976
The 1975 Legislature approved a law increasing marriage license fees after January 1 1976 to 15.25 with a six month hold, removes the five day waiting period, and sets licenses valid three days after issuance for 180 days if unused. Blood tests remain required and age rules vary by consent and residency. Weather notes indicate variable clouds with rain or snow showers through Monday.
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Montana
Scoop Builds Charisma Along With Campaign Fund
Sen. Henry M. Jackson, 63, after a long day in Miami, registered at a budget hotel lobby. He had just raised about 50000 at a $500 plate Diplomat Hotel dinner, boosting his campaign war chest as press secretary Brian Corcoran praised new lines on competence in the White House.
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Douglas Kneeland
Miami
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Diplomat
Hollywood
Brian J. Corcoran
White House
Jackson to campaign in Montana 1976 primary
Sen. Henry Scoop Jackson of Washington announced Saturday he will actively campaign in Montana for the June 1 1976 presidential preference primary. He said he will file after Jan. 1 and a Montana steering committee is being organized in Denver. He named jobs and prices as key issues.
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Henry
Jackson
Washington
Montana
Frank Murray
Denver
Jerry Grant
Year of Dragon fuels Asian hope for renewal in 1976
Tokyo reports Asians expect the Dragon year to bring growth and change after the Rabbit year recession. It notes Dragon symbolism of life, blessings, and longevity, with recent dragon years linked to major world events and disasters. It also describes Dragon personality traits and cautions for new ventures.
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Tokyo
China
France
Peking
Soviet Presidium
Nikita Khrushchev
Alexei Fiosygin
Leonid Eirezhnev
Communist Party
Elizabeth II
England
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Farouk
Egypt
Cadiz
Barcelona
Spain
Aleppo
Syria
London
Bombay
India
Stamp costs stay at ten cents in first class mail
Despite Postal Service attempts to raise rates to 13 cents the 10 cent first class stamp remains in use as court actions delay the increase. Judge Sirica notes a valid request must be submitted to the Rate Commission and the Justice Department appeals to DC Circuit for a ruling expected Monday.
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Postal Rate Commission
Justice Department
U.S. Circuit Court For
District of Columbia
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