Didn't It Feel Good Feeling Good About America
SAUL PETT looks at a nationwide mood shift after national celebrations. The essay notes renewed pride in U S achievements from John Glenn to Neil Armstrong with a sense of temporary unity and hope that the moment endures.
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America celebrates Bicentennial spirit across the nation
President Ford praised the nation in Monticello as Americans marked the Fourth of July. The spectacle spanned from the Washington Monument to New York Harbor with grand fireworks and a nationwide sense of unity. A Ming Tomb visit by Thomas Gates and a massive parade highlighted the era’s pomp.
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Israel bids hero’s funeral for Entebbe raid officer Yonatan Netanyahu
American-born Lt. Col Yonatan Netanyahu, the only Israeli commando killed in the Entebbe rescue, is honored at a funeral in Tel Aviv. The operation to rescue more than 100 hostages at Uganda’s Entebbe Airport drew praise from Israeli leaders while drawing threats from Palestinian and Ugandan leaders.
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Fourth of July Bicentennial Festivities Span The Messenger Area
Parades barbecues dances and fireworks marked a Bicentennial weekend. Athens Countians enjoyed Sunday events at the fairgrounds with fireworks ending the day. Other towns held colonial balls tree dedications Railroad Days and an ox roast amid nationwide celebrations and some opposition.
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Rubber Talks Recessed In Cleveland Talks
In Cleveland the long bargaining weekend ends with a recessed session in the rubber industry dispute. Federal mediator oversees the talks as they break for the day.
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Smokey More Visible on Ohio Highways
Ohio drivers saw more State Patrol cars along highways this holiday weekend with vehicles parked roadside or in medians. The increased patrol presence aimed to deter speed and improve safety across the state.
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Partly cloudy tonight into Wednesday forecast
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Wednesday with lows in the low 60s and highs in the mid 80s. Rain chances are 30 percent tonight and 10 percent Wednesday, according to the forecast.
Ohio reports 24 July 4th weekend traffic deaths
Ohio Highway Patrol reports 24 traffic fatalities over the four day Bicentennial weekend from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight. The toll includes six motorcyclists and two pedestrians, higher than safety experts predicted and double last year. Nationwide highway deaths at 474 miss NSC projections. Queen Elizabeth II begins a six day Bicentennial US visit.
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Reagan Seeks Uncommitted Delegates On TV Talk
Ronald Reagan plans a 10:30 p m ABC television talk from a Hollywood studio to win over GOP delegates. He calls the speech important as he courts undecided Republican supporters before the convention.
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Carter Wins Near Unanimous Backing From Governors
In Hersey Pennsylvania AP report Jim Carter wins near unanimous endorsement from 30 of 36 Democratic governors at the National Governors Conference. He vows close work with governors on budgets welfare reform and policy if elected president and lists Mondale Muskie as possible running mates. Governors Mandel and others push unity after in fight.
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