Mad Zulus Rampage Against Black Gangs
In Soweto black tribesmen attack black gangs and boycott work. Police report four bodies found and a ringleader shot. Fires burn houses and two schools as black workers threaten to stay home. firms plan to hire white schoolchildren if strikes persist.
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Schweiker at convention highlights and Nevada notes
The piece covers Sen. Schweiker visiting a Nevada North Dakota caucus at the Rodeway Inn. He greets delegates with his family and draws praise, aligning with Reagan on military and detente. The narration recalls misadventures with convention logistics and local hotel staff.
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Four Dead Nine Hurt In Plane Crash In Mississippi
A twin engine mosquito spray plane clipped an unlighted 200 foot radio tower near Clarksdale Mississippi exploded in a residential area killing four people and injuring nine others. The pilot had vowed to remain above 250 feet but crashed after taking off from Fletcher Field.
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Willie Mae Ladd
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Stolen Cessna 210 Crashes at Willcox Airport
A stolen Cessna 210 from Tucumcari New Mexico was found crashed on the Willcox Arizona runway. Deputies said no one aboard and no drugs were found. The craft suffered heavy damage and there were no witnesses.
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Willcox
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Convict 82 Denied Clemency in Oklahoma Prisons
Ardell Messes, 82, Oklahoma's oldest inmate, was denied clemency by the Pardon and Parole Board and remains to die behind bars. He first entered prison in 1917 after being convicted of fatally axing his partner in Ponca City over a $3 apple wagon sale dispute. He had briefly gained freedom on three prior parolees but violated terms each time.
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Glicks land taken in foreclosure over 6.1 million loan
First American National Bank and Guaranty Mortgage Co filed foreclosure on 200 acres of San Diego County land used as collateral for a 6.1 million loan to Las Vegas casino owner Allen R. Glick. Glick and Saratoga Development Corp borrowed at least 18 million. bank records show a 4 million loan without collateral. Foreclosure expected to take about four months under California law.
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Dry air fuels wide Midwest fires across Minnesota and Michigan
Alaska air tankers aided by crews from Kentucky Virginia and Tennessee battled a three week old fire in Michigan's Seney Refuge threatening 10 000 acres while Minnesota fought 2 600 acre blazes in Boundary Waves Canoe area as drought pushes crop losses and raises fire danger across 50 fires statewide with storms building to the west and south.
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Iowa
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Las Vegas Sun Forecast Shows Heat Wave Continue
The Las Vegas forecast calls for clear days and sunny nights with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high near 105 and low in the mid 60s, with yesterday reaching 103/67. Humidity around 25% high and 12% low. air quality index at 23 remains good.
Weather table for 24 hour period ending 4 am PT
The Nation via United Press International presents a temperature and precipitation table for the 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. Pacific time, prepared by the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
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Williams retrial hears psychiatrists dispute insanity
In the eighth day of Williams retrial on extortion charges, three rebuttal psychiatrists testified that Murphy abduction suspect Williams was not psychotic. Dr. Davis noted Williams had capacity, while Dr. Mayfield found no schizophrenia after five tests. Defense psychiatrist Askren contends a schizoid reaction occurred during the abduction.
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Atlanta
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Atlanta Constitution
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Ened
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Murphy
Constitution
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Lilburn
Mayfield
Edward L. Askren II
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Tropical Storm Emmy Faces Bermuda Threat this Week
Emmy, a 300 mile wide tropical storm with 65 mph winds, churns north in the Atlantic on a path that could bring it near Bermuda later in the week. Forecasters say it may intensify but its course remains uncertain, possibly slipping between Bermuda and the U.S. mainland as it moves northwest at 15 mph.
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UPI
Emmy
Atlantic
Bermuda
National Hurricane Center
Paul Hebert
U.S
London Braces For Major Flood
London officials extend a 24 hour flood alert on the River Thames amid the worst drought in centuries. The flood danger season runs from August 25 to next April with engineers on watch to guard against tides and strong onshore winds that could push water upstream and threaten London’s defenses.
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UPI
Thames
North Sea
Weddington Lock
Decoy Plan For Dogs Entropy Controversy In Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City officials consider using doggie decoys to trap strays. Animal Control Director Douglas Sorenson objects, saying mating urges would lure well behaved dogs from home. Health Director Harry Gibbons proposes using female dogs in heat to attract strays. Commissioners continue study of the plan.
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UPI
City Animal Control
Douglas Sorenson
City County
Harry Gibbons
Sorenson
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