Riders Rally Nationwide Against Helmet Laws
About 2 500 riders in Madison Wisconsin led a 50 block motorcade to the state capital to protest helmet mandates. In Los Angeles nearly 3 000 bikers paraded freeways over a California helmet proposal. San Francisco hosted 400 at the federal building as part of a national protest day. Demonstrations were orderly with speakers condemning federal provisions as road blackmail.
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Madison
Wis
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Federal Building
Million-dollar winner regrets health loss after lawsuit
Fritz, a Vietnam veteran, won $1.05 million in a civil suit against US Gypsant Co. of Fort Dodge after a 1974 industrial accident left him crippled with chronic pain and severe injuries. He laments never regaining health or mobility and cannot sleep well or perform basic joys, including seeing his dog Kip.
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Port Dot
Michie
Fritz
Brit
Webster County
Gypsant Co
Fort Dodge
Bridegate: Wedding at Shiloh Baptist Church Sees Disruption
In Orlando Florida a wedding at Shiloh Baptist Church halted briefly as a jilted ex-girlfriend objected to John Gatewood marrying Carolyn Justice. A shoving match occurred, flowers toppled, police questioned the woman, and the ceremony resumed with the minister noting no prior incident.
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Orlando
Fla
UPI
John Gatewood
J.W. Toomer
Shiloh Baptist Church
Gatewood
Carolyn Justice
Semeone
Brown
Jim Lee
Toomer
Baby whale attacked near Miami Beach during Jaws backlash
A sick baby whale, not the feared shark from the new film, drew weekend crowds at Miami Beach. Lifeguards intervened as a person used an umbrella to stab the whale while others mobbed it, sparking calls for restraint. Lifeguard Larry Peay testified the scene was terrible and urged restraint.
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Miami
Ater
Miami Beach
Larry Peay
George Pean
Man Revives Assault Victim on Florida Beach
Michael Quinn, a Smyrna high school graduate, found Lynn Pyeatt unconscious on a deserted Eglin Air Force Base beach near Fort Walton Beach. He performed 30 minutes of mouth to mouth resuscitation before help arrived. Police say the cause of death was drowning and the FBI suspects a sexual assault. a witness notes the area is known for nude sunbathing.
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Fort Walton Beach
Fla
Michael Quinn
Lynn Pyeatt
Recera Smyrna
Quinn
Miss Pyeatt
Eglin Air Force Base
FBI
Smith College
Wayne Pyeatt
Memphis’ National Bank of Commerce
Bus hijacker drives Greyhound toward New York
In Montville Connecticut a Greyhound bus was hijacked by Joseph Peppers 28 of Far Rockaway New York. He drove about 40 miles before ramming two police cars and fleeing into a wooded area. Passengers escaped or were transported and Peppers was hospitalized for examination as police pursued him.
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Peppers
Norwich Hospital
Providence
A.J
New York City
FDA proposes warnings on IUD use and risks
The FDA plans printed warnings with intrauterine devices used by about 4 million Americans. Reports link 43 deaths and 413 septic abortions to IUD use. A prospective brochure would warn of excess bleeding, uterine perforation, and septic abortion, with doctors providing the information before insertion.
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Washington
UPL
Food and Drug Administration
IUD
HIJA
FDA
Alexander M. Schmidt
Abandoned baby may go to mother in Alabama
A newborn girl found abandoned in a trash-filled restaurant room in Birmingham is in good condition at University of Alabama Hospital. Police say the mother is a juvenile and may regain custody pending court action. authorities will seek child protection while evaluating the case. A nurse described the infant as thriving as doctors monitor the mother's medical treatment.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tostaurant
Lana Lloyd
University of Alabamma Hospital
Francs Bartain
Alabama
Daley family seeks partial refund after leaving Hyde Park cagey harassment
Blaine and Kenneth Daley, a Jamaican couple, plan to recoup part of their house payment after moving from an all white Hyde Park duplex amid ongoing racial harassment. They report threats, vulgar remarks, broken windows, and the fence torn down despite police protection. Mrs. Daley says neighbors are uncivil and adds she keeps blinds drawn to avoid faces of harassers.
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Boston
UPI
Blaine
Kenneth Daley
Hyde Park
Sunday Herald
We Hold These Truths A Chronicle of America
George Washington arrives in Cambridge on July 2 with 14 500 Continental Army militiamen. James Stevens notes in early July that “Nothing happens extraordinary” as Washington begins to organize the force. By year end Congress pays about 27 500 troops improving discipline and stores.
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Philadelphia
George Washington
Cambridge
James Stevens
Washington
Congress
Continental Army
Dad throws daughters from roof again in New York
Herman White on leave from prison allegedly threw his daughters from a roof after earlier attacks. He’s charged with two counts of attempted murder for the December roof incident, while the 1973 third story window throwing and a 1979 incident are cited. The girls, Michelle and Pamela, were in critical condition with injuries. Pamela showed some improvement. White was arrested at his brother in law’s home after using a false address briefly.
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UFE
Herman White
White
Michelle
Pamela
New York City
Pauline Winfee
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