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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1976

Page

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Rail line attacked in Rhodesia heightens security feared

In Salisbury Rhodesia railroad workers demand police and military reinforcements after guerrillas blew a section of Rhodesia's main link to South Africa killing three motorists. The Rutenga Beitbridge line reopened with night trains halted over a 10 mile stretch as troops hunt attackers and patrols sweep the route.

Salisbury, Rhodesia Rhodesia South Africa Daniel Mitchell Rhodesia Railway‘ Workers’ Union The Railways Administration Rutenga-Beitbridge Nuanessi Fort Victoria Beltbridge

FDA proposes medical checks before hearing aid purchase

The FDA's proposed rules require most adults to undergo a medical exam before buying a hearing aid, with a waiver option for those over 18 if no warning signs exist. The plan aims to curb unsuitable sales and ensure patients understand benefits and upkeep, with public comment invited through June 21.

Washington Food and Drug Administration PDA FDA Ask Force Schmidt Fishers Lane Rockville

Lebanon Crisis Deepens as Parliament Delays Election

Seven fire bombs and arson attack plagued a building as snipers forced evacuation. Parliament Speaker Kamel Assaad seeks an emergency session to elect a new president, hinging on Franjieh signing a constitutional amendment. Premier Karami said Franjieh signed, but the president has not transmitted it to parliament. In Jerusalem, Rabin defended settlements and urged security along the Jordan Valley while riots flared in Nablus, Tulkarm, Bethlehem, Jenin, and East Jerusalem as elections approached in the West Bank.

Kamel Assaad Franjieh Rashid Karami Ien Nablus Tulkarm Palestine Liberation Organization PLO Bethlehem Jenin East Jerusalem Rabin Jordan Valley Israel Jordan West Jordan Jordan River Ts-rael West Bank

Tantrums and Tractor Incident Highlight Global Oddities

A woman at the Moroccan consulate briefly caused a scene by trampling a portrait of King Hassan II after a visa denial, then was detained and released. In Kirov, a drunk tractor driver smashed into a vodka store, wrecked the front, and was jailed for four years.

Kirov Izvestia

HUD reacts to Supreme Court housing ruling in court discussion

HUD secretary Carla Hills said the department will present views to the district court and seek the best way to carry out the Supreme Court decision as the suit progresses. Attorney Martin Sloane called the ruling encouraging and a potential breakthrough if HUD acts affirmatively.

Carla Hills HUD Department District Court Supreme Court Martin Sloane National Committee Against Discrimination In Housing Sloane Chicago

Kennedy letter questions antitrust probe over mutual aid pacts

Senator Edward Kennedy sent a letter to Justice Department antitrust chief Thomas Kauper asking about possible antitrust violations tied to mutual aid agreements among the tire companies. DOJ spokesperson Mark Sheehan said the letter was received Tuesday and will be reviewed, but cautioned it does not imply an investigation may occur. The union seeks a $2 hourly raise for skilled workers along with improved pensions and other fringes, arguing the current fringe adds $3.55 to hourly wages for a total of $9.48.

Boramarito Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Justice Department Thomas Kauper Washington, D.C Mark Sheehan Sheehan Bommarito UAW

Boston Racist Mob Attack Shocks City

In Mattapan a mob of about 100 black youths stoned at least eight cars on Norfolk Street, injuring two white people including a woman with arm cuts and a 15 year old girl with a head wound. Police closed Blue Hill Avenue for miles as detectives pursued suspects and court sessions continued amid tensions.

Boston Apt Mattapan Carney Hospital Stonings Norfolk Street Blue Hill Avenue Black Roxbury

Governor Arch A. Moore Jr Trial Opens For Extortion

Federal Judge Joseph Young began questioning nearly 100 prospective jurors to form a panel for the extortion trial of West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore Jr. and his former campaign manager William Loy. Jurors faced questions on prejudice and familiarity with Moore, Loy, and related investigations as they consider potential exposure to media coverage.

West Virginia Arch A Charleston Moore Moore Jr Shelley Stanley Preiser W.va Arch A. Moore Jr Moore US District Court Joseph Young Baltimore Young Price Diversified Mountaineer Corp DMC Loy John D. Rockefeller IV

Comets theory links giant planet to asteroid belt

Scientists discuss a 91 Earth-mass planet once existing where the asteroid belt lies. Calculations suggest a gravity shift from this world. findings align with a 1972 Overden theory. An air pollution alert warned hazardous ozone levels amid a heat wave, with mobility impacts in the Southeast and drought harming Georgia crops.

van Flandern M. W. Overden University of British Columbia Overden Earth Nzone Miami Georgia

Bank president found unharmed after ransom paid

NEWHALL Calif AP a bank president was kidnapped Tuesday and found unharmed in a motel room after a $150000 ransom was paid. James D McMahon 30 of Valencia was located by FBI agents at Mission Hills Sepulveda following a call. Raymond Hale 43, bank operations manager, helped deliver the ransom from a Santa Clarita National Bank and its Sepulveda branch. Hale served as courier as investigators pursued leads. Mrs McMahon declined comment.

Newhall Calif James D. McMaha Valencia FBI Mission Hills Sepulveda McMahon Santa Clarita National Bank Netball Chet Ballew Raymond Hale Hale Bal- Jew Ballew Los Angeles

Fords' taxes show higher 1975 figures and changes

White House aide reports the Ford family tax picture includes a Michigan tax payment of about $200 and charitable deductions of $6,735.94 for 1973. Net worth remained stable since December 8. The 1975 taxes for state local and other levies nearly doubled 1974, due in part to higher BEETING. Personal exemptions were claimed for President and Mrs Ford and four children except Steve who was in 1974 but not eligible in 1975.

Nessen Fords Boy Scouts The American Red Criss White House Steve Steve Ford

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