Parliament Erases June 22 1977 From History
Reported in London the House of Commons long known as the Mother of Parliaments abolished Wednesday June 22 1977 due to a marathon 31 hour debate on Labour's price controls and a faulty Big Ben mechanism that halted the clock for hours.
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Snoopy the Dog Halts Rockville Mail Delivery
In Rockville Maryland a small dog named Snoopy harasses mailman Wayne Hill, licking and barking as he delivers along Rice Court. The Postal Service allows temporary withdrawal of delivery if animals interfere, forcing residents to drive 1 mile to pick up mail. Snoopy’s owner denies harassment, while neighbors support halting delivery to the Thompson home.
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Private plane crashes into Cleveland homes killing at least one
A small private Cessna crashed into a duplex near Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. Officials said the pilot radioed trouble before the crash. the fire spread to adjacent houses, with 5 to 20 residents inhabiting the affected row. Witness James Sell described the dramatic moment as the plane plummeted and the pilot appeared to struggle.
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UPL
Burke Lakefront
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Morenos Bail Reduction Evidence At Preliminary Hearing
In Hayward the Moreno case moved into a key phase as Laura Bartoni the Cal State Hayward dispatcher testified about the May 90 slayings of two campus police officers. Prosecutors argued bail should stay at 150000 while defense noted conflicting statements and asked for a bail reduction. The judge postponed ruling until Monday as testimony continued.
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Stanley Henney
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California cow chip champ wins at Del Mar fair
Jet Jackson 24 of Mission Baoch won the cow chip hurling contest at the California Exposition with a 170 feet 2 inches throw. He will compete next in Great Falls Montana at the International cow chip throwing contest. Earlier he won a love stake contest in Kaota, Iowa with a 156 feet throw.
Buffalo Bill lookalike fills Nebraskan ranch role
Charlie Evans, a Buffalo Bill lookalike in Worthington area, is profiled at Buffalo Bill's old North Platte ranch. Evans grows his hair and moustache, rides at NebraskaLand Days events, and recreates Cody’s Wild West shows. Children thrill at his appearances, and he values their excitement. He recalls seeing Cody around 1913 and continues performing with his wife Vivian nearby.
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Police Blotter Reports Multiple Burglaries and Thefts
Sheriff s department logs show burglaries and thefts across several areas including residences in San Lorenzo and San Pedro. Items stolen include vehicles, power tools, electronics, radios, purses, prescription drugs, and cash. damages involve unlocked windows and broken locks with suspects probing various homes.
Peking warns of possible Soviet surprise attack
A UPI report from Hong Kong says Peking Radio cautions China to prepare for a potential surprise Soviet attack. The broadcast recalls Pearl Harbor and cites past Soviet invasions as justification, warning that Soviet revisionism seeks to subjugate China despite long-term ambitions.
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Tea party protests oppose toll hikes near Dumbarton Bridge
The crowd near Dumbarton Bridge protested toll increases claiming taxation without representation. Kennedy and supporters argued higher tolls affect drivers, with legal action planned by attorney Morgan King seeking injunctions against toll boosts.
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Dillon
Fremont
Tom Hales
Oakland
Bates
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Senate
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Casino Valley
California Toll Bridge Authority
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Lleeth
San Leandro
Morgan King
State Toll Bridge Authority
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Lolls
King
Juni
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Claudine Longet files stolen amid $13 million suit
Aspen district attorney disclosed that confidential files from Claudine Longet related to the Vladmir Sabich case were stolen in a week long burglary. The papers include diary notes, witness interviews, and recordings from Longet's trial.
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Denver
UPI
Vladimr
Spider Satach
Claudine Longet
Aspen
Cale
Pitkin County
Frank Tucker
Miss Longet
Valdimir Sabich Sr
Andy Williams
Tucker
Stocks Struggle for Direction in Early Trading
Blue chips were weak as investors awaited guidance while institutions pruned portfolios for the third quarter. The Dow fell 2.12 points to 24.19 before 9 am PDT after a 229 point drop Wednesday. Market breadth showed 578 advances to 497 declines, with 561 unchanged among 1,640 issues.
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Tragic Well Digging Boom Fatalities Near Susanville
A boom on a well digging rig struck an electrical wire and fell on two workers in Lassen County. Victims were Allen Hostick, 23, from Lake Forest Estates, and Michael C. Gritshie, 1, of Wendel.
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UPI
Lassen County Welkiggers
Sheriff's Office
Allen Hostick
Lake Forest Estates
Michael C. Gritshie
Wendel
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