At Least 20 Die On Va Highways During Labor Day Weekend
The Associated Press reports at least twenty people died in Virginia highway crashes over the Labor Day weekend. U S 58 near Drewryville saw a fatal collision between a car and a tractor trailer killing Bobbie Jean McFadden and Aaron McFarland. The same road later saw a four fatality wreck near Capron. Barbara Sue Lawon died on U S 220 south of Roanoke after losing control and colliding with another car.
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Southampton County
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Lake City
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Portsmouth
UVa Psychiatrist Defends Drug Testing Program
University of Virginia psychiatrist Dr Jagdish Teja defends a drug testing program at Western State Hospital saying all FDA requirements were met He notes consent from guardians and relatives was obtained and FDA reports were filed The Washington Post alleged lack of consent and missing filings he disputes Two patients died and seven hospitalized during the program with blamed weight loss convulsions and heart attack Teja says antidepressants tranquilizers and monitoring were used and Grey supervised the project Senate leader Michael calls for a state probe if charges hold true.
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Liberian Freighter Key Largo Aground In Major Fire
The Liberian freighter Key Largo burned on the Mississippi River 50 miles below New Orleans after firefighting was halted. The 306 foot ship melted its superstructure and was a total loss with ethyl lead and calcium carbide aboard. Helicopters dropped chemicals but danger of explosions ended aerial bombing.
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Key Largo
Ocean City Guard Watches Swimmers as Agnew Visits
A lifeguard at Ocean City Maryland kept watch over Atlantic surfers during a crowded holiday weekend that drew tens of thousands to the resort including Vice President Spiro Agnew. The AP photograph captures the vigilant scene.
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