Raging Club Fire at Southgate Club Kills 120
A fast moving blaze at a supper club in Southgate Kentucky killed at least 120 people and left many more unaccounted for. Rescue teams battled a remaining fire as John Davidson was scheduled to perform but was unharmed. A second large fire at Duro Paper Co in Ludlow was reported nearby with unclear connection.
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Southgate
UPI
Cincinnati
David Riesenberg
Kentucky
Ohio River
John Davidson
Riesenberg
Beverly Hills
Zebra Room
Summa shakeup ousts Davis and two aides from board
Chester C. Davis former corporate executioner for the Hughes empire is ousted from Summa Corporation board along with Levar Myier and John Holmes. William R. Lummis seizes influence as chief executive while Elmer R. Vacchina and W. C. Olson are named to replace the trio. Davis remains as counsel with a reduced operating role.
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Chester C. Davis
Howard Hughes
Summa Corporation
Summa
Levar B. Myier
John M. Holmes
Frank W. Gay
William R. Lummis
Hughes
Hughes Empire
Lummis
Delaware
Hughes Estate
Elmer R. Vacchina
First National Bank of Nevada
W.C. Olson
First National
Nevada
The
SUN
the Sun
Davis
Hughes Organization
Trans World Airlines
Robert Maheu
Hughes Nevada
TWA
Police Kill Man At End Of Chase
A gunman identified as Ernest Taylor who seized seven hostages including his wife and children was shot dead by police marksmen after a 20 mile freeway pursuit through Detroit. The siege began at a Chicago urging and ended on Interstate 94 when the suspect bolted from his car and was killed. hostages remained unharmed.
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Detroit
UPI
Ernest Taylor
East Side
Gladys
Chicago
Taylor
Joseph Hamblin
Rose Hamblin
Wayne County General Hospital
Canada
Missionary Glen Eschtruth Killed by Zaire Rebels
UPI reports Dr. Glen J.R Eschtruth a Michigan Methodist missionary and head of the United Methodist Mission hospital in Kapanga was killed by rebel forces in Zaire sometime in mid April. Missionaries informed the State Department, which cited seven sources.
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Washington
UPI
Zaire
Glen J.R Eschtruth
Michigan
State Department
Eschtruth
United Methodist Mission
Kapanga
Dutch Officials Warn On Train Hijacking Threat
Dutch officials warned that combat troops could attack a hijacked passenger train in northern Holland if South Moluccan terrorists harm hostages. Four teachers were also held at an elementary school in Bovensmilde where a second band of gunmen released over 100 children.
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Glimmen
The
Netherlands
UPI
Holland
Bovensmilde
Kids Apply To Summer Camp Funds From Readers Hearts
An LAS VEGAS SUN appeal details the camp fund driven by reader donations. Children explain their needs and hopes, while donors list gifts and memorials honoring individuals, with all proceeds tax deductible to aid camp access.
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The
SUN
Las Vegas
Cyclist Dies After Blocked Ambulance at Cold Creek
A 36 year old motorcyclist died of a heart attack Saturday at Cold Creek recreational area after cyclists blocked an ambulance from entering. Police said the ambulance finally reached the scene from Indian Springs but the cyclist Gwenneth E. Roberts died en route to hospital. over 100 cyclists were reported in the area with more expected earlier. About 15 officers including a SWAT team and dogs conducted a crime prevention sweep under Capt T J Williams to check for violations.
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Cold Creek
Metro Police
Gwenneth E. Roberts
Indian Springs
T. J. Williams
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Beverly Hills Country Club
By Wade Cavanaugh
Howard R. Hughes, Sr
Maheu
William R. Summis
Summa Board Chairman
Taylors
Hamblins
Jerry Tyburski
U.S
Ralph Segerstrom
Kenna E. Farris
Savannah
Monaco
Valley Bank of Nevada
Morris Brotsky
John Bennett
Leslie Coulthard
Betty Brown
Alma Breslin
Henderson
Housing Authority
City of Las Vegas
Madeline Cedro
Robert Trice
D.O
GM. Vernon
Karen and
Stuart Ressman
Hank
Mabel Hoggard
Joseph Fegelman
Paul Price Neeeee
Dr. Thosteson
Theneneee
Joe Delaney
Joe McClain
Vista
Landers Peeeneneee
Ac Walton
U Lanes
Fremont
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