Youth Grows Charged in Maury Jail Fire Tragedy
42 people died when a youth named Andrew Zinmer admitted starting a fire in a padded jail cell at Maury County Jail. He faces arson charges as an adult after earlier juvenile incidents in Wisconsin. Officials report 56 inmates were in the jail. two escaped, 19 were airlifted to Nashville hospitals.
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Israelis Welcome Sixty Six Viet Refugees To Ofakim Desert Town
Sixty six destitute Vietnamese refugees arrived in Israel aboard a West German airliner after rescue from a leaking boat. They were taken to an absorption center in Ofakim in the Negev desert where Begin pledged hospitality and future aid. The group includes 34 men 16 women and 16 children. They may gain citizenship in five years and some may move to the United States to join relatives.
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Newton returns and faces murder trial in California
Huey Newton, co founder of the Black Panthers, is held in a Canadian jail awaiting a Wednesday deportation hearing after an immigration stopover on a Havana Toronto flight. Canadian officials seek deportation over prior criminal convictions while Newton seeks time to confer with lawyers for his U S California murder case.
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Supreme Court Lets Stand Bias Ruling Expanding Civil Rights Act
The Supreme Court today allowed a lower court ruling to stand that a white employee can sue an employer for discrimination against Blacks or other racial minorities, enabling suits when bias deprives interracial associations. Laurel Waters sued United Winters, claiming policies harmed women and Blacks and seeking class action standing.
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Mother of Hart says she would help him turn himself in
LOCUST GROVE Okla AP The mother of Gene Leroy Hart charged with the slayings of three Girl Scouts says if the evidence against him is strong she would walk with him and urges him to surrender. She doubts he is in state and believes he would seek food if nearby. Authorities search a four square mile area as other suspects are discussed.
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Walker unhappy with career in Good Times star J M Walker
Hampton Virginia AP reports television actor and comedian Jimmy J M Walker known for Good Times says these are not good times and he is unhappy with his career S summary
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A listing shows sections for Editorial Marketing Society Area News Sports Comics TV and Classifieds with page numbers 4 7 10 1 13 14 15 16. It outlines where features and notices appear in the issue.
Carter links human rights to SALT talks slowing progress
President Carter says focus on human rights is hindering a new SALT accord with the Soviet Union. He notes adverse Soviet reaction, and cites Geneva talks stalling with no steps taken toward arms limitation. He stresses human rights remain important and reflects on his broader presidency challenges.
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Train Crash Kills 27 in East Germany
A collision between an express passenger train and a freight train near Frankfurt on Oder caused a fire and 27 deaths with seven injuries, according to ADN. In a separate ruling, the Supreme Court allowed lawyers to advertise fees for routine services in a 5 to 4 decision, citing First Amendment protection.
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Evert crushes King to reach Wimbledon semifinals
In Wimbledon England Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6 1 6 2 to advance to the semifinals of the 1001 championships. The match solidified Evert as a top contender and continued a storied rivalry in the era.
Wilkins to retire as NAACP head
The NAACP plans to address covert discrimination at its 68th annual convention in St. Louis with about 4000 delegates. Roy Wilkins, 75, will retire as executive director after 22 years and be replaced by Benjamin Hooks. The event features Cyrus Vance address and remarks on shifting focus to economic disparities and subtle racism.
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May trade deficit improves to 1.2 billion
The Commerce Department reports May imports fell 8 percent to just over 116 billion while exports rose 4 percent to about 10.4 billion. A 625 million drop in foreign oil plus a 144 million fall in coffee cut the May deficit to 1.2 billion, the smallest this year. The five month deficit nears 9.8 billion, a new annual high.
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Desirable furnished two bedroom house for rent
For rent in the Herald want ad section a furnished two bedroom home is offered for adults only with no pets. Lease required at $250 per month plus utilities. Callous. This ad appeared under houses for rent for three days and was scheduled to run in the paper for sx days.
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