13 Aug 1976
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Color Country Spectrum
Location
Saint George, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1976
Page
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A refinery explosion in Chalmette Louisiana killed 12 workers and injured 10 others. Rescue crews worked to reach trapped employees as authorities investigated the cause and scope of the incident.
The Cedar City Council unanimously supports Dixie Leavitt for Utah governor. It declared three police cars surplus with bids due August 20, 1976. It approved a $7,625 fence project for the north cemetery. Attending seminars: Betty Neff and Jack Whiting. Zoning changed R-3 to allow home beauty salons with parking.
The platform panel backs a constitutional amendment on equal rights as Ford faces GOP floor fights over issues. Supporters led by Senate leaders press for ERA while opponents warn dangers of changing federal authority and tax reform.
A series of tornadoes battered a Florida town causing damage across streets and rooftops. Local emergency crews reported property damage but no fatalities as residents joined cleanup efforts and shelter operations continued through the night.
Reports say 29 people were killed as riots spread across the Belice suburb areas of Santa and nearby towns. Police imposed curfews while demonstrators attempted to storm a police station as authorities struggled to contain the unrest, described as the worst since mid June.
Utah voters may register with neighborhood registration agents on two remaining dates before the primary. the other is August 24. Agents accept registrations during business hours, with locations available by calling the county clerk. Additional dates before the November election include October 9 12 and 26, and clerks accept registrations on normal business days.
The Southern Utah Home Builders Association was chartered as a member of the National Home Builders Association at a Cedar City dinner held at Town and Country Restaurant. Kerry Jones Cedar City mayor spoke as guests from Salt Lake and the National Home Builders Association attended. Dan Jerman of Utah Home Builders presented the charter to Steve McDonald SCHB president. Lorie Black announced an early spring Parade of Homes to showcase new building innovations.
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