California Girl Stricken by Bubonic Plague at Plumas Campground
A five year old girl contracted bubonic plague from flea bites at the Plumas Eureka campground near Grueagle and was hospitalized in San Francisco. Health officials urged nearby residents with fevers or unexplained illness to see a doctor and ordered the campground closed until danger passes. Previous cases in Lassen County last year involved multiple states.
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Gorch Fock II Wins Wind-Shortened Bermuda to Newport Race
The West German bark Gorch Fock II, 266 feet, captured first place in the Bermuda to Newport leg of the Tall Ships race after wind loss halted the fleet. Dar Pomorza and Christian Radich followed, with Libertad, Tovarich, and Danmark in order. Protests and bearings verification may alter Class A results.
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STA
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Salvadore Allende
Johnny Mercer dies at 66 in Bel-Air home
Composer Johnny Mercer, famed for hits like Moon River and Days of Wine and Roses, died at his Bel-Air residence at age 66 after brain surgery. Born in Savannah, he wrote about 1500 songs, sang with orchestras, helped found Capitol Records, and earned multiple Academy Award wins. Funeral plans awaited at Pierce Brothers Mortuary in Hollywood.
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Nevada Supreme Court to review Clark County commission case
The Nevada Supreme Court agreed to hear a suit challenging the Clark County commission after District Judge Charles Thompson ruled the seven-member body unconstitutional. Oral arguments are set for July 2 with questions about which commission seats are up in November. Deputy District Attorney James Bartley filed the petition for review.
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Clark County
Charles Thompson
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Stan Colton
Thompson
Palestinians Repel 10th Beirut Camp Assault
Palestinian gunmen blast Christian forces at Tal Zaatar and Jisr Al Pasha camps in southeast Beirut as fighting disrupts the city. A Palestinian spokesman claims direct hits and at least one tank. Beiruti civilians flee toward the airport amid renewed mortar and small arms fire. Syrians begin a staged withdrawal under a Libyan peace plan, while rightists claim to hold Ain Rummaeh against Palestinian assaults.
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UPI
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Jisr al Pasha
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Tripoli
Pemier Abdel Salam Jalloud
Halde
Solon
Bekaa Valley
Syria
Baby Born Aboard Army Helicopter Near Castle Rock
Heather Ann Lewis was born aboard an Army helicopter flying about 2000 feet over Castle Rock Colorado. The infant was delivered to Connie Lewis en route from Ft. Carson to Fitzsimons Army Medical Center and was reported in good condition on Friday with oxygen as needed.
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Aurora
Colo
Lawford Weds Deborah Gould in Brief Civil Ceremony
Actor Peter Lawford, 52, married Deborah Gould, 25, in Arlington Virginia on Friday. Gould is from Miami and described as “into acting.” This is Lawford’s third marriage while Gould’s first. Lawford’s former wives were Patricia Kennedy and Mary Rowan.
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Deborah Gould
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Patricia Kennedy
Mary Rowan
Dan Rowan
Jess Seeks Camp Aid For Deprived Childs Fund
The notice requests tax deductible donations to the SUN Summer Camp Fund in Las Vegas Nevada to provide camp experiences for Jess and other needy children. Donors memorialize individuals such as Archie C Grant Milton J Brown Buss Massa and others with small gifts plus anonymous contributions.
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SUN Summer Camp Fund
South Highland
Las Vegas
Nevada
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