Civil War Rages in Beirut Over Palestinian Camps
Civil conflict erupts in Beirut as Christian and Moslem factions clash around Tal Zaatar and Jisr al Basha camps housing thousands of Palestinians and Lebanese refugees. Reports cite heavy casualties, shelling, and blocked communications as Syrians withdraw and Libyan-Syrian peace forces remain on standby.
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Aly Mahmoud
Associated Press
Nicosia
Cyprus
Lebanon
Beirut
Amchit Radio
Beirut Radio
Tal Zaatar
Jisr al- Basha
Nabaa
Sinn el Fil
Mar Elias
Ein Rummameh
Jisr al-Basha
Asharafiya
Saiqa Palestinian Organization
Sidon
Europe
Middle East
Miss Minnesota Pageant opens with swimsuit and talent wins
Preston and South St. Paul youths capture first prelim awards at the Riverside Arena. Diane Simonson, 17, from Preston, wins swimsuit, while Dorothy Benham of South St. Paul, 20, Macalester student, takes talent for Adelle's Laughing Song.
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South ST. Paul
Dorothy Benham
Preston Diane Simonson
Minnesota
Riverside Arena
Benham
Adelle
Preston
Keri Thorne
Mississippi
Molly Magee
Kidnaper Causes One Death In New Orleans Incident
A gunman hijacked a city bus in New Orleans and forced the driver to evacuate in the wrong direction on an interstate. After the rapist left, the bus stalled and was struck by a truck, killing a man in the truck. Local authorities reported the incident.
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New Orleans
Ford declares disaster for SD flash floods and slides
President Ford issued a major disaster declaration for South Dakota after flash flooding and mudslides caused extensive property damage earlier this month. The action enables federal aid for disaster response and recovery efforts across affected counties.
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Washington
Ford
South Dakota
Hay for sale in Austin area advertised at 75 cents bale
Farmers market classified ad promotes alfalfa hay for sale at 75 cents per bale. The notice indicates the ad ran two days of a six day schedule before cancellation and invites readers to call 433 8851 to place ads in the Herald.
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Austin
Farmer's Market
Kranz Promoted to Mitchell Daily Republic Managing Editor
David Kranz, longtime city editor of the Austin Daily Herald, is promoted to managing editor of the Mitchell Daily Republic in Mitchell South Dakota. The move, announced by publisher Edmund E. Smith, takes effect July 6. Kranz joined the Herald in October 1968 and became city editor in April 1972.
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David Kranz
Austin Daily Herald
Mitchell Daily Republic
Mitchell
S.D
Edmund E. Smith
Kranz
The
Herald
Watertown
Watertown High School
South Dakota State University
Brookings
S.C
Austin
Daily Republic
Thomson Newspapers
6Th St
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Morey saga ends with court ruling
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling dismissing Edith G. Morey’s suit for damages after her 1970 discharge from the Austin School District. The ruling cites delays and procedural errors by Morey and her attorneys, ending a 14 year conflict that began in 1962 with an attempted firing.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota Supreme Court
Austin
Edith G. Morey
Miss Morey
Austin School Board
Austin Board
Itasca
Hen
Connolly defends party system in race for 4th District
St. Paul Attorney John Connolly running for the 4th District says parties should be judged by responsiveness to people rather than discipline. His remark followed AFL-CIO President David Roe accusing State Auditor Robert Mattson of disregarding labor by opposing the DFL endorsed candidate Bruce Vento. Roe urged party discipline as labor’s stance.
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ST. Paul
Minn
John Connolly
Connolly
Minnesota
Afl-Cio
David Roe
Robert Mattson
Roe
Mattson
Bruce Vento
Labor Movement
Susan Schneider Wins 1976 Mower County Pork Queen Title
Susan Schneider, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe P Schneider Tappi, was crowned the 1976 Mower County Pork Queen at Brownsdale Elementary School. Kris Anderson, 17, runner up, also springs graduate from Hayfield High. Over 1000 attended the Pre coronation cookout and event featured The New Creation.
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Susan Schneider
Joe. P. Schneider, Tappi
Mower County
Brownsdale
Joe P. Schneider
Tappi
Oon
Southland
Sue Anderson
Kris Anderson
Wayne Anderson
Hayfield High
Mower County Park
Johnie Holm
Dale Madison
the New Creation
Coposed
Joy Theobald
Francis
John
Mary Winkels
Sue
Kramer Bros. DeKalb Seeds
Kris
Larson
Kissinger asserts U S policy for Eastern Europe independence
Secretary of State Kissinger told reporters in London that the United States will deal with Eastern European nations on an independent basis. He rejected spheres of influence, Hochlighting sovereignty for each country and a move toward freer emigration and information flow while maintaining human liberty.
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London
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
United States
Europe
Kissinger
Yugoslavia
Moscow
U.S
Eastern Europe
Helmut A. Sonnenfeldt
Alastair
England
John Vorster
West Germany
Munich
Southern
Africa
Supreme Court rules on private schools and employment
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that private schools cannot refuse admission based on race and that whites and blacks are protected against discrimination in private employment under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Justices White and Rehnquist dissented in the private schools decision.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Potter Stewart
William H. Rehnquist
Private Schools
Ford busing plan faces slim chances in Congress
President Ford seeks a five year limit on desegregation busing and ties to cases of official discrimination. Senate opponents cap prospects while Sen. Dole Sen. Hruska and Eastland back hearings but House timing remains unclear. The civil rights bloc unity could decide the bill's fate.
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Harold Stassen
Ford
Robert Dole
Kan
Dole
Senate
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hruska
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Judiciary Committee
White House
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