Migrant workers in Texas and Florida described as sub human by doctors
Documented conditions report thousands of migrant laborers living in medieval quarters and exposed to dangerous work. Doctors cite high death rates among mothers and infants, parasitic disease, malnutrition, and inadequate medical care. Slavery-like camps near Homestead and McAllen contrasted with lack of basic services.
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Washington
Texas
Florida
Senate
Field Foundation
Mississippi
Henry Sy Lipscomt
Baylor College
Houston
Ray- Wheeler
Allan C. Mermann
Homestead
Fla
Mermann
Gordon Harper
McAllen
Tex
McAllen General Hospital
FAA says hijacker deterrent system proves workable for airlines
The FAA reports field tests show the anti hijacking program is practical and effective after 10 months of use. Eastern Airlines first to deploy it, with Pan American, Trans World and Continental following. New Orleans International airport now fully equipped. The system blends a behavioral profile and magnetometers to screen passengers with minimal training and no privacy issues.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
John T. Dailey
FAA
Airline Passenger Association
Dailey
Eastern Airlines
Cuba
United States
Eastern
Pan American
Trans World
Continental
New Orleans
Lowell L. Davis
Roanoke Apartment Owners Charged in Civil Rights Suit
The U S Justice Department accuses operators of the Westover Apartments and Spanish Trace Apartments of racial discrimination under the 1968 Civil Rights Act. The suit alleges blacks face higher qualification standards and harsher lease terms, and that a Spanish Trace manager was fired for resisting discriminatory practices. A court ban on further discrimination is sought.
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Roanoke
Justice Department
Westover
Spanish Trace
Cactus Saguaro Absorbs Water in Heavy Rain
In heavy rain a 50 foot saguaro cactus may soak up a ton of water. The article notes the plant's capacity to store large amounts of water during storms and its significance within desert ecology.
Miss Tall Universe Pamela Bissinger Crowned in Wisconsin
Pamela Bissinger a 23 year old six foot rodeo stunt rider was named Miss Tall Universe at Burlington Wisconsin on Wednesday night. She entered as Miss Tall San Fernando Valley California and rode in the pageant parade. Bissinger is a Hollywood California native.
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Pamela Bissinger
Burlington
Wis
Miss Bissinger
Byzantine Choral Tour From Hellenic College To Local Chapel
A group of ten Hellenic College students will lead a Byzantine choral recital at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Chapel Route 50 West of Winchester Friday July 24. The tour marks the college mission across 19 states in two months with hymns slides and Vespers participation.
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Brookline
Mass
Hellenic College
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Chapel
Route 50
Winchester
Holy Cross Theological School
Faculty of
Maximos Aghiorgoussis
Savas J. Savas
Dormition Chapel
James Rousakis
Oot of
Westland
Mich
First Theology
Seven Travel Information Stations Open in State
The Virginia State Travel Service announces seven stations open in the ten high way travel information program. The stations are part of a state effort to provide travelers with current route conditions and tourism guidance.
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Virginia State Travel Service
Toll Elimination Cut 20-Cent Passenger Charge
Richmond AP The State Highway Commission ends the 20-cent passenger toll for Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel vehicles, reducing to a flat 1.25 per car effective midnight Thursday. The move, part of a Védr program, boosts capacity by about 20 percent and supports plans for toll-free bridge by November 1974 despite revenue loss of about 640000.
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Richmond
State Highway Commission
Hampton Roads Bridge
Bridge-Tunnel
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