Evacuation Convoy Moves Toward Damascus as Lebanon Fights Intensify
Hundreds of Americans and Britons join a seven hour march across mountains toward Damascus while renewed fighting erupts around Beirut. The first convoy, carrying the bodies of U.S. Ambassador Francis Meloy Jr. and Robert Waring, traveled 70 miles amid shelling.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Damascus
U.S
Ford
Sidon
Ahmed Khatib
Francis Meloy Jr
Robert Waring
Ex-Aide of Howard Hughes Arrested in Judge Hayes Court
Grover Walker claiming to be a former Hughes aide was arrested on a federal fugitive warrant in Judge Keith Hayes court while seeking admission of one of 32 purported Hughes wills. He was released on bail as prosecutors allege he lied about meeting Hughes at Albuquerque airport and about witnessing Hughes sign a will.
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Grover Walker
Howard Hughes
Walker
Keith Hayes
Bernaldo County
N.M
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Hughes
Richard Robard Hughes
Richard Hughes
Sufoto
Ken Jones
Uris condemns Arab tactics in Middle East dispute
Award winning novelist Leon Uris denounces Arab insistence on terms while accusing the Arab world of salami tactics hurtling Israel toward peril. He questions U.S. Middle East diplomacy and airs suspicion of peace prospects as he cites Sadat’s rhetoric and Soviet involvement.
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Leon Uris
Floyd Haskell
D. Cole
Uris
Europe
Israel
America
Sinai
Golan
West Bank
Jerusalem
Anwar Sadat
Violence Surges in South Africa Riots Near Johannesburg
On Friday police faced rock attackers as violence spread from Soweto to mining towns around Johannesburg. More than 90 people died and over 1,000 were wounded in the third day of race riots. Police arrested over 250 rioters as officials banned gatherings through June 29.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
UPI
University of
Zululand
Soweto
Alexandra
Jimmy Kruger
John Vorster
T.J. Makhaya
Arraignment Delay for Brymer in Bonavena Shooting Case
Willard Brymer’s arraignment on murder charges in the Oscar Bonavena shooting was postponed to July 15 as defense counsel seeks time to pursue a possible habeas corpus challenge. Brymer remains jailed in Reno on a 250000 dollar bond, with a hearing next week to consider bond reduction. Bonavena, a former boxing contender, was killed outside a Reno-area house of prostitution where Brymer served as a bodyguard for owner Joe Conforte.
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Virginia City
UPI
Willard Brymer
Oscar Bonavena
Frank Gregory
Jerome Polaha
Brymer
Gregory
Reno
Bonavena
Joe Conforte
Conforte
Teamster Reform Figure Allegedly Beaten Near Las Vegas Hotel
Pete Camaratta of Detroit Local 299 says he was attacked outside a Las Vegas strip hotel after being asked to leave a union party at the Teamsters 21st convention. He suffered minor injuries and did not file a complaint, while noting possible organized backing and continuing reform efforts.
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Pete Camaratta
Detroit
Las Vegas
International Union
Camaratta
Teamster
Frank Fitzsimmons
Camarrata
Teamsters
Teamsters For Democratic Union
Steve Kindred
Fitzsimmons
Nevada Supreme Court weighs North Las Vegas recall petitions
The Nevada Supreme Court heard arguments over recalls of Mayor Bud Cleland and Councilmen Dan Gray and Wendell Waite. City Attorney Squires says petitions are defective for verification and signer eligibility, while Fadgen argues they largely comply and should proceed. The case centers on petition validity after police layoffs and budget disputes.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Supreme Court
Las Vegas
North
John Squires
John Fadgen
Nevada
Bud Cleland
Dan Gray
Wendell Waite
Trudys Mother Seeks Camp Funds For Needy Child
A Las Vegas donor appeal details Trudy a 10 year old needing special instruction and camp access. The Sun Summer Camp Fund invites contributions to cover her week long camp costs with adult counselors and notes several local donations including $50 from the Garske family and various gifts in memory or friendship.
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Trudy
SUN Summer Camp Fund
South Highland
Las Vegas
Nevada
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Soviet Union
United States
Middle East
Myram Borders
United Press International
Bridge
Johannes Steel
Dr. Thosteson
Ann Landers
North Las Vegas
Ment
Squires
George Franklin
Franklin
c/o
J. S. Garske
Rancho High
Ralph Jones
Leslie Coulthard
Isadore Epstein
Robert Brooks
Oman
Rainbow Express
Casinoglanes
Fremont
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