Ford Aides See Michigan Loss as Potential Blow to Ford Bid
A meeting with President Ford left Sen. Howard Baker saying a loss in Michigan could be devastating. Ford planned a one day Michigan campaign trip. Reagan supporters hope for crossovers to boost him. Delegates show Reagan leading Ford 360 to 292 with 329 uncommitted as Carter gains labor backing in Michigan.
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Quake Kills 300 in Italy and Widespread Aftermath Grows
A major earthquake struck northeast Italy causing extensive ruin from Venice to the Yugoslav border. Rescue teams searched for survivors as officials reported 243 bodies recovered across 19 towns and thousands injured. Large-scale relief operations began with Italian and U.S. forces aiding evacuations and aid delivery.
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Madigan Refutes Charges With Possible Legal Challenge
Richard Madigan's attorney signals potential court action over the special grand jury report accusing the former Frederick County official of state law violations. The filing question centers on authority and whether the report is privileged, amid a shift in grand jury roles after a 1975 law change.
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Unemployment Rate Stays at 7.5 Amid Job Growth in April
The U S unemployment rate remained at 7.5 percent in April as 700000 more jobs pushed total employment to 87.4 million while 720000 sought work, enlarging the labor force to 94.4 million. Adults male and service sectors led gains, with manufacturing up 100000 and minorities showing mixed changes.
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Kepone Case Indicts Allied Chemical and Partners
A federal grand jury charged Allied Chemical Corp with 1094 counts of violating antipollution laws tied to Kepone production. Life Science Products Co of Hopewell and co owners William P Moore Jr and Virgil A Hundtofte face 153 counts, Hopewell city 156, EPA calls it the largest environmental charges case.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Two Frederick County Women Keep Patchwork Craft Alive
A Country Roads feature profiles two Frederick County women who sustain themselves through patchwork quilt making. The Postal History Page 11 notes the third J Floyd Wine installment in a postal history series on the Area News page.
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