Riot in Soweto Leaves Several Dead and Dozens Injured
A 10,000 strong student mob clashed with police in Soweto near Johannesburg. At least six people were killed including four whites, with 66 injured. Rioters burned cars, buses, a school and a liquor store as police, aided by reinforcements and dog teams, tried to control the chaos. Witnesses spoke of attackers hacking victims and rioters singing Nkosi Sikelele Africa as helicopters surveyed the flames.
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Johannesburg
Soweto
Col
J.J. Gerber
South Rand
Baragwanath
Tropicana Financial Status Probe Heads to Carson City
June 17 1976 Tropicana inquiry resumes in Carson City with Mitzi Stauffer Briggs summoned for a closed session to explain Tropicana Resorts finances. State Gaming Control Board expected to file a complaint against investors. Leo Lewis asked to provide precise figures as the review continues.
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Tropicana Hotel
Mitzi Stauffer Briggs
Nevada Gaming Commission
Carson City
State Gaming Control Board
Briggs
Las Vegas
Leo Lewis
Nevada
Kuilima Hotel Sold to Prudential. Hyatt to Manage
William Dougall of Del Webb Hotels announced the sale of the Kuilima Hotel on Oahu to Prudential Insurance Co. Hyatt Corp. will manage starting July 1, with Prudential retaining ownership. The 500-room resort includes a 366-unit condo complex and an 18-hole golf course opened in 1972 as a joint venture.
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William Dougall
del Webb Hotels
del E. Webb Corp
Kuilima
Hawaii
Prudential Insurance Co
Hyatt Corp
Webb Hotel Group
United
Staes
Dougall
Kailima
Oahu
Dougall. Hyatt Corp
Prudential
del Webb Construction Co
Planners To Hear Builders On Extension Of Time Request
Clark County Planning Commission will hear Casco Inc on Thursday night seeking an extension of time to build a 13 story hotel near McCarran International Airport. The 1,100 room project at Russell and Paradise Roads includes casino and offices and would sit east of a second airport terminal planned for the mid 1980s.
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McCarran International Airport
Clark County
Las Vegas City Hall
eAn
Allstate Developers, Inc
Mesquite
Moapa
Patrick Lane
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South Africa
Jimmy Kruger
Kruger
Donald James Milella
Mirella
Maurice Delstein
Soweto Administration
Edelstein
UPI Fote
Tropicana
San Franciso
Fred and
Edward Doumant
del Webb Corp
Schulman Wholesale Meats Co
U.S.D.A
Valley View
East Sahara
Lery
Turkey
Usda Choice
Spencer
Slamb
Eastern Choice Wholesale
Whole Choice
New York
U.S.D.A. East
East Side Beef
Choice
Hungary
AL Phillips
Phil
Mel Shipiro
Phillips
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