South Africa in Turmoil as Riots Leave Dozens Dead
In Johannesburg and surrounding townships a three day black uprising leaves 58 dead and 788 injured. Police report 208 arrests as violence spreads to Alexandra Vosloorus and Natal areas with fires and clashes continuing. Authorities ban outdoor gatherings until June 29 and shut universities amid ongoing unrest.
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Violent Crime in Cities Down Significantly Says FBI Report
FBI figures show violent crime in cities fell in early months, while the national level rose 4 percent. Murders declined 7 percent nationally, with decreases in suburban and rural areas, and burglaries and vehicle thefts fell by 7 and 4 percent respectively. City crime declined in Washington Los Angeles and Chicago, with New York showing a different trend.
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Crime Up 19 Percent In Two Iowa Cities FBI Report
FBI data for early 1976 show Des Moines crime up 45 percent and Cedar Rapids up 19 percent from a year earlier. Cedar Rapids Police Chief LaPeters questions the usefulness of percentage figures while noting rises in larceny and assaults, and Des Moines reports increases in larceny and auto theft with a murder uptick.
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Engineer Aims Aid For Deaf Infants
Johns Hopkins biomedical engineer Moise Goldstein plans a device to help profoundly deaf infants sense their own sounds and learn vocal patterns. He says deaf babies often stop making noises because they cannot hear them, unlike hearing peers who later convert sounds to words.
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FEA expects adequate summer gas supplies amid bicentennial travel
The Federal Energy Administration projects adequate gasoline stocks this summer driven by higher driving during the bicentennial observance. Frank Zarb urged efficient driving, warned against waste, and noted prices may rise about two cents a gallon seasonally while monitoring for price spikes. The agency has ended price controls on heavy fuel oil and seeks to phase out controls on heating oil and diesel.
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Allen Ford Named GOP Candidate in 27th District Race
Allen Ford 47 of 238 West Post Road Southwest was chosen by Republicans as their candidate for state representative in the 27th District. Ford, a Penick and Ford foreman for 15 years, was elected with other precinct officials at a Kirkwood Lincoln Learning Center meeting. He was born August 21, 1938 in Ottumwa and married Sharon Jelinek of Cedar Rapids, with three children Lisa 14 and two younger.
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Humphrey Plans Run For Senate Majority Leader Post
Sen. Hubert Humphrey announced he will actively seek the Senate majority leader post after Sen. Mansfield retires. His main rival is Sen. Robert Byrd, who says he has commitments from a majority of Democrats. Mansfield leaves the post after 16 years. Also note Egypt's 1933 republic proclamation and Mohammed Naguib becoming first president.
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Taft Junior High Fall Plans Mention Students and Church Leader
A seventh grade student Jeff 12 at Coolidge School and Kindergartner Missy are noted in fall plans at Taft Junior High. Deacon and Awana Youth Club director Ford is cited with church ties. The 701 district includes multiple precincts in Linn and Benton counties with State Rep James Wells representing Cedar Rapids area.
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House Funds B 1 Bomber Amid Dispute With Senate
The House approved a 105.6 billion military appropriations bill after defeating efforts to block B-1 bomber funding until next year. The 331-53 vote sets Oct start and aligns with administration cuts, while the Senate pushes to delay production until after January's inauguration. The split with the Democratic platform on February purchases remains.
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U S Asks for Travel Pay Records of 9 House Members
Washington AP reports the Justice Department requests travel fund records from nine House members alleged to have wrongfully received federal travel payments. The inquiry targets potential double recovery and civil penalties up to 2001 per improper payment, with nine lawmakers linked to questioned air and auto travel reimbursements and several already repaying funds.
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Fitzsimmons Says He Is Under Subpoena At Teamsters Meet
Las Vegas note details Frank Fitzsimmons and other Teamsters officers facing subpoenas in Washington related to the Central States Pension Fund probe. Government confirms subpoenas to trustees of the $1.2 billion plan based in Chicago as a federal labor inquiry continues. He spoke at the convention amid debate on grand jury and prosecutorial concerns. A 1958 reference follows about gifts handled by Sherman Adams.
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General Foods Raises Coffee Prices 30 Cents
General Foods Corp the nation s largest coffee maker says it has hiked wholesale ground coffee prices by 30 to 35 cents per pound. Retail price of a pound of regular coffee will rise to about 2.25. The company cites higher green coffee costs and expects the effect to be passed to consumers in six to eight weeks.
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Ex-Teamster Official Indicted in California Funds Embezzlement
Kenneth Curlton, 66, former administrator of Northern California Teamsters pension trust funds, indicted on 10 counts for allegedly embezzling about 2.8 million dollars. Grand jury charging Thursday unsealed the case. The brief item notes a 1896 Republican convention in St Louis nominating William McKinley for president.
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Senate Action on Packer Bonding Pleases Clark
Clark lauds Senate approval of a bonding bill to aid livestock producers against inequities. The measure, passed by the House, would bond packers handling over 500000 yearly, secure asset holds until payments are complete, ensure prompt producer payments, and empower the agriculture secretary to manage bond usage.
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