Elvis Presley Inducted In Rock Music Hall Of Fame
At Hollywood Palladium Elvis Presley was named to the Rock Music Hall of Fame amid a standing ovation at the Third Annual Rockys ceremony. Stevie Wonder won two Rockys for male vocalist and rhythm and blues album, while Fleetwood Mac dominated multiple awards.
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Carter warns of serious international costs if canal pact fails
President Carter told the Radio Television News Directors Assn. in San Francisco that Senate rejection of the Panama Canal treaty could trigger global disruption of canal operations. He argued partnership with Panama is the key to keeping the canal open and neutral, while noting domestic growth will slow next year and unemployment among youth remains a concern.
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Transatlantic fare cut approved for flexible travel
The Civil Aeronautics Board cleared a $280 New York to London flexible schedule fare. Airlines Pan American Trans World British Airways Air India Iran Air and Air Lingus can offer the plan with 21 days advance notice and no fixed return week. A separate $350 advance purchase option remains for specific flight choices. Skytrain competing fare from Laker Airways faces constraints.
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Maria Callas dies at 53 in Paris home
Noted soprano Maria Callas dies of a heart attack at her Paris residence aged 53. Her career and a famous nine year romance with Aristotle Onassis, ending when he wed Jacqueline Kennedy, defined a turbulent celebrity era.
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Andrus Lands Protection Bill Wins Support in Congress
Interior Secretary Cecil D Andrus seeks to set aside 91.7 million acres for wildlife refuges parks wild and scenic rivers and national forests in Alaska. Rep Morris Udall calls it constructive while Sen Ted Stevens warns timber mineral oil and gas groups will fight the plan. Andrus expects a Carter signature by late 1978.
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Five Club Bid Shapes Aces in Blackwood Bridge Hand
In the Life Master Pairs finals a classic Blackwood hand shows five clubs signaling zero or four aces. North opens five clubs, South deduces the suit and bids five diamonds, while most players secure 13 tricks in spades and one pair makes the grand slam.
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North bids six diamonds in uncertain slam deal
In bridge play, after a confusing auction North deduces South seeks knowledge of diamond losers and bids six diamonds. South then commits to the grand slam and succeeds despite overbidding concerns.
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Black White Anger Swells Over Death
In Johannesburg, white and black South Africans gathered and protested the death of Steve Biko a 30 year old black leader and founder of the black consciousness movement Demands grew for Prisons Minister James Krugers ouster as Biko died in detention amid reports of an eight day hunger strike and his death marking the 21st black detainee death in 14 years
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Home Visit Rules Relaxed For Medicaid Bed Reservations
Washington HEW announced removal of federal limits on beds set aside for patients on home visits in nursing homes. States retain their own rules and some may not permit such visits. Previously funds covered a bed for 15 days during hospital away time or 18 days in a 12 month home visit period.
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Redford Voices Pollution Concern in Utah Valley
Movie star Robert Redford told Brigham Young University students that pollution threatens Utah Valley. He warned contamination is creeping toward his canyon home and urged action to protect what he calls an incredible heritage.
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Wallace countersues for divorce over alleged violence
Cornelia Wallace accuses Gov. George Wallace of actual violence and cruelty as the reason for their split. She seeks divorce and alimony, while the governor denies the charges. a Sept. 20 hearing is scheduled.
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Four Children Shot Dead in Missouri Home Invasion
In Climax Springs Missouri police report four children murdered when gunmen entered a home while parents were away. Two girls aged 1 and 2 and a teenage boy died inside. another teenage boy was found in the yard. Victims unnamed. shootings occurred between 7 and 730 pm. Neighbors alerted authorities. Deputy Vaughn said entry was via a side door. no burglary.
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