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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1977

Page

5

Longet Breaks Down In Testimony In Sabich Shooting Trial

In Aspen Colorado Claudine Longet weeps as prosecutors outline the case over the death of skier Spider Sabich. Witnesses describe her as distressed and a career with ties to Andy Williams. Prosecutors seek a reckless manslaughter conviction with potential penalties up to 10 years and $30,000.

Aspen Colo Claudine Longet Sheriff's George Ackerman Rocky Mountain Andy Williams Ashley Anderson Sabich Miss Longet Roy Griffith Pitkin County Ringy Griffith Anderson Claudine Spider George Lohr Charles Weedman Robert Nicoletti Denver Police Nicoletti

Dissidents Blamed for Soviet Subway Explosion

In Moscow a journalist linked dissident groups to a subway blast Saturday night with reports of casualties. Official sources cited three to seven dead and multiple injuries, while some Western reporters noted two other explosions that night.

Moscow Kremlin Victor Louis London Evening News Louis Lyuda Alexeyeva Soviet Union Tass Lenin

Lawyers Take Over Gilmore Execution Battle

Two attorneys taking over appeals for inmates on Utah’s death row plan to file friend of the court briefs to block Gary Gilmore’s upcoming execution. The ACLU will argue to stay the death date while other appeals proceed, as witnesses seek access to the firing squad setting.

Salt Lake City UPI Utah Gary Gilmore American Civil Liberties Union Gilmore ACLU Robert van Sciver Gil Athay van Sciver U.S Alden Anderson Salt Lake Tribune NBC KUTV

Amin plans invite for Onoda to Uganda Jan anniversary

Ugandan President Idi Amin reportedly intends to invite Japanese World War II holdout Hiroo Onoda to the January 19 anniversary of Amin's rise to power. Onoda, 54, surrendered in 1974 and now lives in Brazil after years in the Lubang jungle.

Tokyo Idi Amin Uganda Kyodo News Service Nairobi Amin Hiroo Onoda Onoda Philippine Lubang Brazil Africa

Gazette Co. established daily newspaper details

Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions vary by carrier and mail with specific weekly and yearly rates for different regions. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local and AP dispatches.

the Gazette Co Ry Rapids Iowa Cedar Rapids U.S. Territories Associated Press

Skier Glides Beacon Street During Snowstorm

Jay Bragdon from Cambridge skis along Beacon Street as motorists crawl through a Boston snowstorm. The investment broker says he makes good time while skiing his business rounds with the Massachusetts state house in the background.

Boston Beacon Street Jay Bragdon Cambridge Bragdon Massachusetts State House

Pledge Aims to End Rhodesian War in Africa

British mediator Ivor Richard arrived in Tanzania from Zambia after securing assurances from President Kenneth Kaunda that guerrilla fighting would stop once an interim Rhodesian government is formed. Richard plans talks with President Julius Nyerere in Dar es Salaam as the Geneva peace conference in London is postponed without a new date.

Dar ES Salaam

Kissinger Defends Record At Washington Farewell

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger defended his eight year record to the National Press Club crowd. He lamented Watergate trauma, said Nixon’s weakness limited U.S. foreign policy and urged a rational nuclear strategy debate. He rejected Soviet supremacy and warned of mutual destruction in nuclear war.

Richard Nixon United States U.S Kissinger

Killer Storm Rips U.S. Across Regions

The first major winter storm of 1977 blankets the East with snow and ice while subzero temperatures grip the West. At least 14 storm deaths are reported as the system spreads from the Southwest to New England, with power outages, travel disruptions, and gas shortages prompting utilities to urge conservation. Tornadoes in Florida and hard freezes threaten farming, with winds and heavy snow impacting cities from Detroit to Boston and New York.

Canada New England Tennessee Valley Authority Florida Northwest Orlando Tampa Gulf Coast Kansas Missouri Detroit Chicago Boston Cincinnati Dayton Ohio New York City Louisville Buffalo Albany N.Y

Mills May Become State Commission Chief in Arkansas

Former Rep. Wilbur Mills, after retiring from Congress amid a Fanne Foxe tie, may head the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission. Gov. David Pryor says Mills could open doors in the country and state. the job has been vacant since last year after Mills weighs the offer.

Little Rock, Ark Wilbur Mills Congress Fanne Foxe Arkansas Industrial Development Commission Mills Arkansas David Pryor Pryor

Burro Role Open In Opera Production

Detroit based Michigan Opera Theatre seeks a live burro for Naughty Marietta opening scene. General director David DiChiera says any voice type from tenor to mezzo can fill the part, stage experience welcomed but not required.

Detroit Michigan Opera Theatre David DiChiera Opera

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