Atlanta Aims to Overtake Chicago as Convention Leader
Atlanta bets on a $35 million convention center and 3 000 new hotel rooms to surpass Chicago and New York in conventions. By 1979 the city expects 975 000 attendees spending $183 million with a 380 000 square foot center opening next September and multiple hotels already added. Officials tout proximity of hotels and venues, climate, busy airport, and a vibrant downtown as key advantages despite Sunday liquor bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPI
Chicago
New York
Dick Stormont
Conventon’ and Welters Bureau
Peachtree Center Plaza
Atlante Hilton
Omni Iternational
Earny
Congress Center
Stormont
Naton
Posite
Cordbine
Jos Gullbault
Peachtree Center Place
Atlante
New York City
Guilboult
World Congress Center
W. B. Baldwin
Convention Bureau
Fire Outbreak Expands From Mountains Into Los Angeles
A blaze grew from 12 acres to 14006 acres in a day, racing into Los Angeles from northern mountains. Hot winds 65 mph drive flames on a three mile front threatening many homes. Evacuations ordered for residents in city and Glendale and foothill areas. Fire crews prepared to shield structures as flames move east at about one mile per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Glendale
Charles Noon
Glenfiwe
French Minister Released Unhurt by Chad Rebels
French Protestant minister Paul Horrala, held since June 10 by Chad rebels, was released and arrived at the French embassy in Tripoli Libya. The National Liberation Front of Chad-Frotine claimed the release after questioning his innocence and cited prior ransom-linked exchanges in the region.
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Paris
Chad
Mis Son
Paul Horrala
Tripoli
Libya
National Liberation Front of Chad
Frotine
Mindon
Frolina
Risken Habre
Francoise Claustre
Habre
White Church Council Faces Challenge to Old World Domination
At the World Council of Churches fifth assembly in Nairobi, delegates from Third World nations gain a subtle voting edge. Leaders voice hopes and cautions about shifting influence as non Western voices join the historic European and American majority. Arch Bishop of Canterbury Donald Coggan says the move fosters brotherhood.
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Nairobi
Kenya
World Council of Churches
Unt Christian Organization
Dorothes Snyder
Dallas
Texas
United Presbyterian Church
Assembly
Third World
Europe
America
Canterbury
Donald Coggan
Anglican Church
Irwin Smallwood
Greensboro
N.C
United Church of Christ
Athanasios
Egypt
Cedar Rapids City Golf Courses Close For Season
Cedar Rapids municipal golf courses shut down for the season effective Monday morning. Four courses had stayed open Sunday. Clubhouses at Ellis Twin Pines and Squaw Creek remain open for sales per the city parks department.
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Cedar ‘Rapida
Ellis
Twin Pines
Squaw Creek
City Parks Department
Amin bans elephant hunting with firing squad penalty
Ugandan President Idi Amin imposes a ban on elephant hunting and threatens execution by firing squad for violators. The policy marks a severe stance on wildlife preservation amid ongoing conservation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Uganda
Idi Amin
Ling-Mar High School Student Earns Straight A Honor Roll
Gary Fries son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Fries a sophomore at Ling Mar High School has been named an honor student with a straight A average for the third quarter of the school year.
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Gary Fries
Hugh Fries
Ling-Mar High School
Committee Faces Second Dispute Over Senate Seat
The Senate Rules Committee tackles two contested races, with Ed Edmondson pressing witnesses over Oklahoma ballot issues and lingering doubt about a New Hampshire showdown between Louis Wyman and Jon Durkin, including a disputed straight party lever voting problem in Tulsa County.
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Senate
Washington
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
Ed Edmondson
Henry Béllmon
Louis Wymen
Jonos Durkin
Marcos Rejects Representative Government in Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos rejects return to representative government and defends decree rule after abolishing Congress. He promotes national consultation with experts guiding economic, foreign affairs, and security decisions, claiming rational methods over old political circus. He argues critics crave inefficacious governance.
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Manila
Philippines
Seid
Ferdinand Marcos Munday
Martisaw
Congress
Marcos
Waldheim Talks with Angry Israelis Over U.N. Force
U N Secretary General Kurt Waldheim arrives in Jerusalem for talks with Israeli officials on the U N force on the Golan Heights as its mandate nears expiry. Israel, Syria and Lebanon are involved with potential six month extension discussed. Waldheim also met the PLO during his Mid East swing, drawing Israeli ire.
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Jerusalem
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Golan Heights
Syria
Touce
Waksheim
Hafez Aawad
Waldheim
Hils
Damascus
Beirut
An Nahst
Smrael
Larnell
Brothers Collide on Tracks Killing One Injuring Three
Two Illinois Central Gulf freight trains collided head on on a straight rural track about 150 miles north of the Mississippi delta city of Clarksdale. One crewman died and three were injured. both engineers were brothers Bull Coopwood and David Coopwood.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Memphis
Vickaburg
Bull Coopwood
David Coopwood
Andrew Thompson, Jr
Coahoma County
Legal Notice Summary
The readable fragments indicate a legal notice in a historical newspaper, referencing court action and local official designations. Names, dates, or precise actions are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece points to official proceedings and potential docket items.
Fragmented OCR note on event dates and names
Readable parts show mentions of November dates, places like Severo and Genie, and several unclear personal names. The fragment references a day assessable as an owl day, with several garbled terms and stray letters, lacking coherent events or actions.
Notice to Renters and Heirs in Wak County Estate
Legal notice outlines sale and distribution of estate assets in Wak County. It names owners and beneficiaries including Gung, Nene, and Lanner, with procedures per law and terms for immediate occupancy and claims. The filing references a probate or guardianship matter with a specified date and required actions for interested parties.
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Notige
Alice
Tiel Cours
Ayle
Monte
Reparg Lanner
Wooert F. Wien
Rani Ae Rae
Notice of Hearing at 1700 and Related Public Action
Public hearing notice about a local mill or property action with uncertain details. Mentions 1700, average figures, and several garbled phrases regarding dates, locations, and responsible parties. Likely administrative proceedings requiring attendance or response.
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Moran Ineoratest Senoot Tasiriann
Ny Eee Te Peer
Walttor Vurenasear Srwar
Unclear transcription of local court and school notices
Fragmentary OCR from a historic page shows court and school related items including guardianship and trusteeship notes. Names such as Shuttleworth and Curran appear amidst references to Marian independent school and local legal actions. Details are unreadable.
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Marian Independent School
Ieee
Smarifp Sale Notice and Court Adverse Claims
A garbled sale notice and court remark discuss an auction related to an estate. The text includes mentions of the state, individuals, and dates, with fragmented references to Rus interjections and creditors. The legibility is poor, but the piece appears to summarize a foreclosure or probate action and associated parties.
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Ted Court of the State
Gord
Clolmy
IBM
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Atlanta Marriott Motor Hotel
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Mr. Hotrate
Pwr
Boke Eldora
Colo
Jim Campbell
White Church Council
Richard Montgomery
Montreal
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Hevenner
Ea Chib Otooke
Aden
Ware ST Peebhineles Zoot 3
Severo
Aes
Isa
Eeguemin
Sui Ae
Ana Toyo
Senton County
Mgete K
Shuttleworth
Ingeesasi
Rosy
Smarifp
Sale Motice
Vinus
Lf Dawid Fenton
Keyes
Beany
Sdis
Gazette
Gazete
Ak Edanet
Camel Atidis
Odeartinuy
Ava
Dragileal
Massul Atten
Wau
Aranters
Emmy Igi
Smeaherd
Schupperse
Snedeero
Pep Palmuteiy
Vents VE
Hwang
Shain Howard
Apguntirrerl
Uae
Sen Nces
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