Bombings in Boston area blamed on South Boston Defense League
An anonymous caller claiming to be Dennis Callahan of the South Boston Defense League took credit for bomb blasts at an Army armory, a Logan Airport jet, and a Essex County Courthouse in Newburyport. No injuries reported. authorities investigate possible links among the incidents across predawn hours.
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Death penalty upheld by Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court upheld the death penalty by a 7 to 2 vote, rejecting claims it is a cruel and unusual punishment. An AP survey noted 572 men and 10 women on death rows across 30 states awaited the decision, with Justices Brennan and Marshall dissenting. The ruling marked the Court’s first death penalty decision since 1972.
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Private NRD to aid York County businesses
NRD a private non profit aims to map York County natural and industrial assets by summer. It will act as a clearinghouse linking business needs with labor markets capital and consultants, focusing on small firms under 100 employees. NRC president Thomas Chappell cites lack of long range planning and reactive handling of economic pressures.
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Sanford baker makes 557 pound Bicentennial cake
Gene Kerrigan in Sanford Maine will bake a 557 pound cake to feed 4800 people for a Fourth of July celebration. The huge cake uses 84 pounds flour 84 pounds sugar 47 pounds shortening and 39 pounds egg whites with frosting to be applied before display in Dr Stephen A Cobb Stadium. He fears frosting could soften in sun.
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Americans set for big bash on July Fourth 1976
Americans nationwide plan major Bicentennial events to mark the 200th anniversary with bells tolling. In Philadelphia, President Ford will review ceremonies, speak downtown, then sail to New York Harbor for Operation Sail amid 10 to 15 million spectators. Parades face protest-related shrinks and security concerns as organizers prepare nationwide observances.
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Idaho
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Today in History July 2 highlights and events
On July 2 1881 President Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau at the Washington Chicago station. Garfield died September 19 1881. Lincoln signed the Morrill Act on July 2 1862, granting 13 million acres for land grant colleges. Sherman Antitrust Act passed in 1890. France government moved to Vichy in 1940s. Johnson signed civil rights bill in 1964. France tested an atomic bomb about ten years ago in the Pacific.
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Tall Ships Depart Newport for New York Parade
Thousands watched from Castle Hill Light as fog delayed the Tall Ships departure from Newport Harbor en route to New York Harbor for a July 4 parade of sail. The New England spectacle drew over 100,000 onlookers. details on page 3.
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Off The Record Cartoon and TV Highlights
Cartoon selections and television notes include brief capsule profiles of 7 cartoons and 8 movies in the current section. Readers get quick takes on film availability and notable cartoons, with a nod to the Star ratings and broadcast times.
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