Bicentennial World Birthday Parade Draws Millions in New York
The United States marked its 200th birthday with a vast naval and sailing flotilla in New York, watched by about 6 million along the harbor. Washington hosted a grand fireworks show with 700,000 in the Mall and 900,000 in Virginia park areas. President Ford and Vice President Rockefeller spoke at ceremonies, praising American resilience and inviting a stronger nation. Weather briefly dampened plans with afternoon storms but did not dampen the celebration's scale.
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Fireworks light Cen tral Park crowd in $1700 display
About 8,000 people packed Central Park to watch over 900 pounds of fireworks set off by Pacifica Fire Chief Cal Hinton. Spectators launched illegal rockets causing a brush fire subdued by four engines and 14 firefighters. Fremont Chamber of Commerce sponsored the city display worth $1700.
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Israeli raid frees over 100 hostages at Entebbe
Israeli commandos conducted a 36 minute midnight strike into Uganda rescuing more than 100 hostages from pro Palestinian hijackers who seized an Air France plane. Four attackers were killed, and 14 hostages plus an Israeli officer died in the chaotic assault.
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Festivities Push Death Toll Higher On National Birthday
United Press International reports Americans traveled to celebrations of the nation 20th birthday and tied a three day weekend to rising traffic deaths. The National Safety Council projected 59 to 630 road deaths, with 282 killed by 7 p.m. PDT as crews counted. A teen car crash near Hancock Michigan claimed Bonnie Haataja 15 and Alan Marcotte 13. Texas led with 28 deaths due to heavy rains, followed by Ohio 18, California 15, New York and Florida 14 each. The Safety Council notes 506 killed and 24,000 injured last year, warning of higher toll amid more travel and lax adherence to the 55 mph limit.
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Weather Summary From Local Forecasts
Fair and sunny conditions with coastal low clouds inland. Warmer highs in the 70s, cooler nights in the 50s. Westerly winds 15 to 30 mph gusty in afternoons and evenings.
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State aid slow to reimburse crime victims in California
Fremont man Sam seeks state compensation after a May assault in Niles Canyon left him with a broken cheekbone surgery and hefty medical bills. Officials cite a nine year old program that pays up to 23000 for serious hardships but warn of bureaucratic delays and a growing backlog as only a fraction of funds are disbursed.
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