Coup topples Mancham in Seychelles capital Victoria
In Victoria Seychelles leftist Prime Minister Albert Rene ousted President James R Mancham while he was in London and declared a move to free the islands from foreign influence. About 200 armed rebels seized key sites, killing two police, and Rene assumed the presidency as a new government prepared elections likely in 1979.
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Chicago disturbance ends with deaths and injuries
Chicago officials defended police actions after a six hour disturbance in Humboldt Park during Puerto Rican Independence Day events. Two men, Julio Osorio and Rafael Cruz, were killed as authorities arrested 119 people for mob action related offenses. ballistics awaited to determine shooter identity.
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Southerners Get Last Laugh In Civil War Rivalry
In Vicksburg Mississippi workers moving a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis inadvertently leave a Lincoln penny in place, prompting quips about the Civil War aftermath. Meanwhile Philadelphia brewer Joe Ortlieb challenges Coors with ads urging caution over beer shipped far from home.
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Rock in Bloomfield High Halts Graffiti Cravings
In Bloomfield Connecticut a 13 ton rock costing $200 was placed outside Bloomfield High to deter student graffiti. Principal Louis Schiavone reports the rock has exceeded expectations with no marks on the building and vandalism down about 90 percent. Students still write on the rock but clear space is made by painting over their messages. The rock has been painted maroon and silver.
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Sapelo Island residents rely on boat access for food stamp aid
About 20 families on Sapelo Island must reach a Hog Hammock church community center for welfare help. Caseworker Mark Leaptrot rents a boat from the mainland in Darien and is met at the dock by residents. A jeep then transports clients to the church. Mildred Groovner notes the island's long history.
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