Youth Kills Two in Brampton High School Rampage
A 16 year old boy, Michael Slobodian, killed 17 year old John Singer and 25 year old teacher Margaret Wright before taking his own life at Brampton Centennial Secondary School. He reportedly aimed to eliminate two teachers, leaving another student wounded in a noon shooting. Police say a note in his room referenced revenge against teachers and his family described him as fed up with life. Slobodian used a .44 Magnum lever action rifle and a .22 caliber pistol. The incident shocked students as staff investigated the motives and the aftermath.
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Brampton
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Michael Slobodian
Brampton Centennial Secondary School
Toronto
John Shinger
Margaret E Wright
William Teggart
Peet
Teggart
Slobodian
Wright
Donia
Kail
Stobodian
Dana Slobodian
Sliager
Page
Sanford Nominates for Democrat Presidential Bid
Duke University president and former North Carolina governor Terry Sanford announced his candidacy for the 19th Democratic presidential nomination. He vowed economic reform, a national economic council, jobs provisions, education boosts, and a shift in Federal Reserve oversight, targeting Alabama Governor George Wallace as a named rival.
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Washington
Terry Sanford
Duke University
North Carolina
Sanford
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
George Wallace
South
Orth Carolina
Democratic Compassion
National Economic Council
U.S
United Nations
Auto makers recall 3609 workers as plants operate fifth week
DETROIT AP confirms General Motors Chrysler and American Motors will run all plants for a fifth straight week and have recalled 3609 workers from indefensible layoffs. In Lewisburg James W. McCord Jr. the Watergate figure set for release from Allenwood Federal Prison after under four months of a one to five year term. In California hundreds of doctors plan to return to work on Monday ending a month long walkout over malpractice crisis.
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Detroit
General Motors Chrysler Corp
American Motors
Inman
McCord
Allenwood Federal Penitentary
Miiimum
Sacramento
Calif
California
Yachts Destroyed In Sturgeon Bay Explosion
An explosion and fire at Baudhuin Yacht Harbor in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin destroyed 10 large yachts in a storage building. A fire wall confined the blaze, sparing about 30 more yachts. Fire officials estimated damages exceeding 500000 dollars led by Sgt Roger Larson of the Sturgeon Bay fire department.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Baudhuin
Roger Larson
Recession End Near as Indexes Jump in April
Washington AP reports the Government index of leading indicators rose 4.2 percent in April and 1 percent in March, the Commerce Department said. The composite index, redesigned to remove inflation distortions, signals the recession may be ending or near its end.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Greek Turkish leaders warn Ford on Cyprus aid and arms
In Brussels Premier Constantine Caramanlis and Premier Suleyman Demirel separately warned President Ford amid NATO tensions. Caramanlis urged an early Cyprus settlement while Demirel cautioned that halting arms to Turkey would prompt retaliation including withdrawal of U S bases and facilities. Ford met both leaders and planned further talks as NATO summit opened.
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Arthur Hartman
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Cyprus
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Denmark
Portugal
NATO
Democrats Claim Need Candidates
Four potential Democrat presidential contenders say party leaders want more entrants in 1976. Humphrey, Muskie, Bavr, Shriver and others report rising interest by leaders amid broad dissatisfaction with the declared field. Rumors note pressure on Humphrey and Shriver cites influence from party figures seeking a stronger slate.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
Hubert H Humphrey
D-Minn
Birch Bavh
D-Ind
Edmund S. Muskie
D-Maine
Humphrey
Ins
Waverly
Minn
Change in Mail Rates Is Urged
Washington AP reports long debate looms over a proposal to raise letter rates to 8 cents per ounce from 1 cent and to set higher charges for newspapers magazines catalogs and packages The 1 cent first class rate from March 1974 remains in effect Wenner a judge overseeing hearings suggested the 8 cent first class rate and higher class rates The Postal Rate Commission will take about two months to decide on Wenner s recommendations and the nine Postal Service governors may approve alter or seek court review The service plans to file a new rate proposal and allows a portion not exceeding one third of the present rate to take effect
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Washington AP
Seymour Wenner
Postal Rate Commission
Congress
Public Service Commissions
Wenner
Postal Service
Plane Carrying Marijuana Crashes Near Rockwood Airport
A twin engine Lockheed Lodestar crashed on takeoff near Rockwood Municipal Airport in East Tennessee, killing two aboard. Authorities recovered about 800 pounds of marijuana, with officials noting the plane may have loaded the cargo at the airport. The two victims were burned beyond recognition, and the origin or destination remained undetermined.
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Rockwood, Tenn
Rockwood
Morgan County
Cecil Byrge
Byrge
Roane County
Burge
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Reports Scattered Rain Across State
Light rain hit scattered parts of Wisconsin with showers and thunderstorms likely statewide over the next two days. Highs will reach upper 60s to low 70s with overnight lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s as a moist air flow from the south drives a showery pattern, especially in the southeast.
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Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Ram
Two Rivers
Welfare Slerks and the Shift in Federal Funding
A guest writer analyzes a fictional Welfare Life for slerks, people unable to work, and explains how funding currently comes from local, state, and federal sources. The piece cautions that upcoming federal reallocation will place all funds on the state level, reducing local control and potentially harming the slerk and his community. The narrator warns of a distant executive overlooking the needs of the unemployed.
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Paw O'Neil
Silver Lake College
Welfare
Tso
Community of Welfare
Ton Chevy Pickup Listed in Want Ads
A 1974 Ton Chevy pickup with full equipment minus air, insulated cap and 8400 original miles is advertised in Thrifty Shopper want ads. Readers are urged to make low cost ads for buying, renting or swapping and to call 684 4433 or 793 1317 and ask for an AdVisor.
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Jae Penne
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