27 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
1
About 100 armed residents chased a rumored 10 foot hairy monster near East Peoria but found no creature. A man shot himself in the leg when his pistol discharged accidentally. Police reported no confirmed sightings and no monster identified. The crowd dispersed after the incident.
A wandering yogi in the Himalayas reports photographing the abominable snowman in Nepal. Narahari Nath writes of a tranquil day and snowflakes, while witnesses describe tracks and a deep growl as police rush to Coal Hollow Rd to aid frightened residents.
Country singer Johnny Cash told a Senate subcommittee of prison cruelties and parole failures as he and two paroled convicts urged a Brock bill to replace the federal parole board with district commissions. Cash recalled abuses, including a teen placed among long-term criminals who was sexually assaulted and died, and a young offender deprived of clothes to shame him.
Washington UPI report notes Americans bought a record 447.2 billion cigarettes in 1971. FTC urges stronger health warnings, government buys ad time, and funds for anti smoking messages. Per capita use rose in 1971 but remains below 1964 levels.
NASA selects North American Rockwell as prime contractor for the space shuttle in a $2.6 billion program. The award anticipates about 160000 jobs nationwide, with 50000 in California, and subcontracts to 6000 10000 firms. First flights planned for 1970 from Cape Kennedy with a 65000 pound payload capacity.
In Ithaca Michigan farmers in Tuscola and Gratiot counties clash over cloud seeding. Navy bean and sugar beet growers claim rainmakers cause damaging hail in Tuscola when Gratiot storms are created. Officials note unusual long hail events and debate potential rainfall gains from seeding.
Ralph Nader and Consumers Union filed in Washington District Court to compel the Price Commission to hold public hearings on proposed car price hikes. They argue the agency violated federal law by not providing evidence gathering sessions, citing the 1971 Economic Stabilization Act.
Elizabeth Brown Menafee, 59, was discovered in a padlocked storeroom in a dark Cleveland building after deputies forced entry. She was taken to Hawthornden State Hospital in remarkably good condition. Her husband Joseph, 45, is sought for questioning as neighbors note she vanished years ago. Authorities say she may have lived there since 1965, with prior referrals to mental health facilities.
Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla strive to save their marriage after living apart in separate California homes since January. The Memphis Commercial Appeal and Memphis Press Scimitar cited friends confirming difficulties and Priscilla, 22, staying with their daughter Lisa Marie in Los Angeles. Elvis not available for comment.
James Edward Collins of Dyer received a 20 year term after being found guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of fireman George Lucy at Dyer city hall last December. A Gibson County jury deliberated 45 minutes before the verdict in front of Judge Dick Jerman. Collins testified he was drunk and did not know what he was doing.
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