Bolivian drug laws draw American detainees awaiting plea
In Bolivia over 20 Americans jailed for cocaine offenses seek delays as they await trials amid strict drug laws that harshly punish possession. In Colombia, foreigners freed from a siege mood hope civilian courts will yield better acquittals.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
UPI
Bogota
Colombia
Alfonso Lopez Michelsen
United States
Christine Viertel
Deborah Kerr
Kelly Ann Martin
Yankee
Billy Martin
Barranquilla
Caribbean
Volkswagen tests gasohol use in Nebraska autos
Volkswagen is testing Nebraska gasohol in cars to prove alcohol blended fuels can run German vehicles. Dr. William Scheller notes the Nebraska program is thorough and cheaper, with state funding and no federal support, as Sweden and Germany pursue costly government backed testing.
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Nebraska
Scheller
Sweden
Germany
U.S
Power plants ordered to burn coal nationwide
Federal Energy Administration chief Frank Zarb orders 30 new plants in 17 states to be built to burn only coal, with preliminary notices to 48 more in 22 states. The move aims to cut oil dependence and save about 1.5 billion dollars annually in electricity costs, by shifting up to 128 million tons of coal a year to power generation.
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Federal Energy Administration
Frank Zarb
FEA
Zarb
U.S
United States
Organization of Etroleum
South Africa drops Afrikaans language rule after deadly riots
The Bantu Affairs Minister Michael Botha announced the withdrawal of a rule forcing Afrikaans in black schools, ending a dispute that sparked June riots in Soweto and elsewhere. Civil leaders say concessions are not a solution and warn unrest persists.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
UPI
Michael Botha
Manas Buthelezi
Black Parents Association
Soweto
Winnie Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Transvaal
Botha
Bantu
Demo governors endorse Carter for president
Democratic governors backed Jimmy Carter with a unanimous resolution of support at the National Governors Conference news conference in Hershey Pennsylvania. Gov. Marvin Mandel read the resolution after a breakfast with about 30 governors. Edmund Brown Jr. was not present.
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Puerto Rico
San Juan
Ford
Rafael _Her
Hernandez _ Colon
White House
Commonwealth
Hernandez Colon
Popular Democratic Party
Carlos Romero Barcelo
New Progressive Party
Hershey
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Mars readings puzzle scientists during Viking 1 data flow
Viking 1 data from Mars, including infrared readings and argon levels, confounds expectations as scientists note unexpected ground fog and wetter air. Polar temperatures and atmospheric composition challenge prevailing models while radar readings from Arecibo aid site assessment ahead of a July 17 landing.
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Red Planet
America
Mars
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
George Sands
Mission Control
JPL
South Polar
Viking 1
Northwest Territory
Polar
Arecibo
Puerto Rico
Unclear Weather Affects Texas to Carolinas With Flood Risks
Showers covered much of the nation with rain along the Gulf Coast and southern regions. A storm line from eastern Texas to the Carolinas brought thunder and possible localized flooding as rivers in Kansas and Missouri neared flood stages. A tornado was reported near Orange Texas with no damage or injuries. Temperatures began near 47 in places.
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Gulf Coast
Rockies
Pacific Northwest
Texas
Carolinas
National Weather Service
Orange
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Georgia
Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down capital punishment law
The Supreme Court extended its ruling by nullifying Oklahoma’s capital punishment statute, citing cruel and unusual punishment. The decision aligns with recent actions against North Carolina and Louisiana and follows last week’s broader high court actions on related cases and appeals.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Florida
North Carolina
Lousiana
Two States
Italians in compromise pivot in post election Senate
In Rome the Senate elected Amintore Fanfani as president and the Chamber named Pietro Ingrao, signaling a formal shift as Communists gain leverage. Christians keep largest party status but face coalition pressure as Italy forms its 39th government in 33 years and weighs Communists’ role.
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Peter J. Shaw
Rome
UPI
Italy
Senate
Chamber
Christian Democrats
Pietro Ingrao
L'Unita
Christian Democratic
Amintore Fanfani
Fanfani
Giovanni Leone
Rubber firms offer top deal rejected by URW
The big four rubber companies Firestone Goodyear Goodrich and Uniroyal said they made their best possible offer to the United Rubber Workers union. The URW rejected the proposal and Goodyear said the firms will bypass the international union to negotiate with local unions.
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Cleveland
UPI
Firestone
Goodyear
B.F. Goodrich
Uniroyal
United Rubber Workers Union
Robert Lane
URW
U.S. Labor
W.J. Usery Jr
UAW
Canadian troops barred from fainting on parade
The order bans fainting in parade displays and requires soldiers to turn 45 degrees, squat, roll left, and keep control of their weapon. Incidents will be investigated by section commanders to prevent injury and weapon damage.
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Vancouver
Canada
UPI
Reynolds
West Germany
Notice of Final Hearing in Estate of Arthur Schrieber
Final settlement and distribution petition filed by Co-Executors for Arthur Albert Schrieber estate Nebraska Platte County. Hearing set for July 20 at 10:00 AM before County Judge Gerald E. Rousey to determine heirs and contest the petition. Capable interested parties may appear.
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Platte County
Nebraska
Arthur Albert Schrieber
Notice to Bidders for Insulation Materials at Gerald Gentleman Station
Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed bids for Contract No. 72 304 Insulation Materials at Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland Nebraska. Bids due August 3 1976 at 10 00 a m C D T in Columbus. Contract documents available for purchase at $10.00. Bids must include bid bond or equivalent. District may reject all bids.
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Nebraska Public Power District
Gerald Gentleman
Sutherland
Nebraska
J. M. White
Columbus
C.D.T
P. O. Box
Generation Engineering and Construction Division
A. J. Davis
Stearns
Roger, Incorporated
South Ash
Denver
Colorado
Board of Directors
D. W. Hill
C.dd.t
14Th Street
A. J. Divis
Stearns-Roger Incorporated
Lards of Thanks for Philomena Jarecki
The family of Philomena Jarecki expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for their support during the illness and after her death. They acknowledge kind ministrations and floral tributes and honor the memory of their mother and sister.
Estate Auction Calendar Mixed Local SalesFriday Event
Friday auction schedule lists Homer Brigham estate antiques with First National Bank Shelby Grubaugh Bros. Auctioneers and Clerks. Sunday sale includes Emma L Horak 40 acre farm and personal property 8 miles north of Schuyler toward Midland Store Vasek Musil acts Leonard McNally clerk.
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Homer Brigham
N & 2 Biks
First National Bank
Shelby Grubaugh Bros
Emma L. Horak
N. Schuyler
Midland Store & Us
Final account and heirs hearing in Gattermeyer estate
Final accounting and petition for settlement filed for Belle A. Gattermeyer estate in Platte County Nebraska Estate No. 4560. Executor Elmer Gattermeyer requests determination of heirs and inheritance tax. hearing set July 13, 1976 at 9 30 A M in County Court. Judge Josephine Merritt presiding.
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Platte County
Nebraska
Belle A. Gattermeyer
Elmer Gattermeyer
Josephine Merritt
Columbus Nebraska approves street improvement district 46
The Mayor and Council of Columbus Nebraska establish Street Improvement District No 46 for select streets and avenues including 26th and 27th Streets and 35th Avenue plus abutting lots in Valley Bel Air Randall and D and L additions. Objections by owners representing over 50 percent of front footage must be filed within 20 days from June 24 1976 or construction proceeds. Frederick W. Gerber Jr mayor and Leo A. Boettcher city clerk treasurer.
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City of Columbus
Nebraska
26Th Street
33Rd Avenue
35Th Avenue
27Th Street
37Th Avenue
City of
Columbus
Platte County
Fairacres 2Nd
Bel Air Addition
Bel Air
Randall 2Nd
Randall 2Nd Addition
Frederick W. Gerber Jr
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Mexico
Gerardo Bueno Zirion
National Science and Technology Council
Metro
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Volkswagen
Edward K. Delong Washington
Demo
Mars Columbus
Columbus Library
Win Jacobsen
Columbus Library Foundation
Carl F. Roelle, Jr
Columbus Public Library
Roelle
Emma Roelle
Columbus High School
Betty L. Boyle
Lloyd Smith
Donna Smith
Surgeon
William A. Nolen
Richard Martin Stern
McCurdy
Joe McCurdy
San Francisco
Lyndon Johnson
Doris Kearns
Kearns
Ruth Rendell
Ruth Ruth Rendell
New Orleans
South
Lower Loup Natural Resources District
M Street
Ord
Richard J. Bevan
Loup River Public Power District
Maxine Keim
Wvuing
Gerald E. Rousey
Columbus Telegram
Philomena Jarecki
Vasek & Musil
Leonard McNally
Leo A. Boettcher
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