Bicentennial Wagons To Arrive In Valley Forge
Five wagon trains totaling 2 000 people on 200 wagons traverse 17 000 miles toward Valley Forge as preparations for the 200th birthday accelerate. President Ford to visit Valley Forge and Independence Hall, sign pledges, and oversee plans for Valley Forge National Park and Operation Sail in New York Harbor. Ceremonies include Independence Hall bells, Old North Church lantern light in Hawaii, and nationwide celebrations amid local protests and party plans.
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Associated Press
Valley Forge
New York
America
George Washington
Ford
Martin
Boston
Hawaii
Old North Church
Paul Revere
Mauna Kea Observatory
Philadelphia
City of Brothers
Love
Richard M Nixon
CB Chatter and Satellites Stir Debate in 1976
Futurist William Brown of the Hudson Institute proposes Astra Band wrist transceivers to link CB users worldwide at lower cost and with coded, tap-free conversations. The piece notes rising CB stock values, increasing theft insurance premiums, and evolving highway patrol use of CB rigs, plus tech details on co phased antennas for better range and safety.
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William Brown
Hudson Institute
Croton-on-Hudson, N. V
Ohio
Missouri
Indians In Washington Bring July Fourth Survival Message
In Washington a caravan of about 300 Indians from 50 tribes camped on a college field near the Bicentennial, delivering a survival message. They aim to meet officials to overhaul U S government policies toward native peoples while asserting their right to land and resources.
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Washington
Wien
Pacific
Sid Mills
Nisqually
Wash
Mills
Seattle
Constiitution Avenue
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bet Pernussion
Indiana
White House
Ford
Interior Department
States Capital Punishment Laws Under Question
Federal Supreme Court endorses death penalty in some cases but rules on mandatory laws may invalidate state statutes. Divides 3 to 4 on standards for sentencing, with measures in Louisiana and North Carolina struck down. News notes 28 states have matching mandates, while debates continue over jury sentencing and separate penalty trials.
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Washington
APY
Supreme Court
Lousiana
North Carolina
Flora Goanea
Teves
Associated Press
Texas
John Hilsein Justin
Evelle
Ships To Stage Bicentennial Salute In New York Harbor
New York hosts a vast Operation Sail salute with nearly 300 ships gathering in the harbor. The parade begins Sunday at 11 am with 59 warships from 22 nations, led by tall ships, as officials warn of possible accidents amid large crowds and airspace cautions around major airports.
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Ford
USS Forrestal
New York Harbor
Boston
USS Constitution
Constitution
Tyrone Martin
New York
Sandy Hook
Lower Bay
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Post Office Explodes as Boston Bombings Continue
A Seabrook New Hampshire post office was heavily damaged by a late night blast tied to a string of bombings around Boston. No injuries were reported. a male caller claimed militant group ties and cited Newburyport, scene of a courthouse blast earlier Friday.
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Boston
Seabrook
N.H
Mies
Essex County
Sanborn
FBI
PBI
National Guard
Dorchester
Logan
Internatioal
Aiport Telephone Cater
South Boston Defense League
Newburyport
Hostage crisis grips Middle East plane hijack saga
Widespread reports say Palestinian, Arab and German hijackers seized an airliner with 99 passengers aboard and forced it to land at Entebbe. Negotiations occurred as Israeli and French officials worked to secure safe release of hostages. The planeload of passengers was reportedly treated well by captors and authorities but the situation remained tense with demands pending.
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Georgia
Bill Wilson
State Patrol
Wea
SB Speeres
Sraeli Grigss
Fie Phachers
France
Imsth
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Fwe Aa
Myjacners
Por
Antiga
Liseration Pedistine
Thor
Tsraon
Tiyeekers
Rey Amisers
Peemies
Rubin
Svuel Woich
Eniebbe
Sport Pierce
Mela
Rebessagor
Pere Renard
Ronald and Sons
Ashy Vidnich
Avradd
Necotte
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Operu- Me
Grank
Anid Tertaimal
Entelope
Weer
Tel Aviv
Pari
Corrmdas
Kampala
Medwana
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Henry A Kissinger
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