Biko Death in Police Custody Prompts Inquest
South Africa state prosecutor says no charges will be filed until the inquest into Steve Biko's death in a police cell, set for Nov. 14, concludes. Autopsy reportedly cites massive head injuries from a blows and two broken ribs. Biko, founder of the Black Consciousness movement, is the 20th Black detainee to die in custody in 19 months.
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United Nations condemns Israel settlements at occupied lands
UPI reports the General Assembly voted 131 to 1 to condemn Israel for new settlements and imposing Jewish law in occupied territories. Israel’s ambassador Chaim Herzog denounced the UN, calling it a trap as the Security Council was urged to study the issue.
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Hookers Ball Draws Attention in San Francisco
The fourth Annual Hookers Masquerade Ball in San Francisco drew thousands to the Civic Auditorium. Organized by COYOTE and Victoria Woodhall Foundation, funds support decriminalization efforts and arts groups while attendees wore controversial costumes and fringe figures gathered. Prince Charles declined to attend, while a protest group POSSUM staged a picket.
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No Payoff Yet In Hoffa Search
Hoffa vanished July 30 1975 from a Bloomfield Hills parking lot. Authorities have chased tips for 27 months with no body found. latest tests ruled out a body found near Honesdale Pennsylvania as Hoffa.
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Sinatra Douses Look Alike in Laugh-In Cameo
Frank Sinatra throws a can of paint at a look alike of a rival Hollywood gossip columnist during his cameo on Laugh-In set to air Wednesday. The impersonator is played by Laugh-In cast member June Bable.
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Dutch millionaire Caransa kidnapped as manhunt widens
Police launched a nationwide search for Maurits Caransa’s kidnapers but could not confirm Baader Meinhof ties. Armed units set roadblocks, checked homes and houseboats, and fielded about 300 tips from the public with no solid clues yet.
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Rookie Firefighter Killed in Detroit Backdraft Blaze
Curtis Randolph 22, a Detroit fire academy graduate, died when a vacant east side building fire was set and a backdraft caused an explosion like flash. Five other firefighters were treated. one hospitalized. Witnesses saw a man flee in a car.
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Ford and Egypt ink $30 million truck diesel plant JV
Cairo announces Ford Motor Company signs a $30 million joint venture with Egypt to assemble trucks and diesel engines. The deal ends a decade of Arab world blacklist status for the company and outlines a new manufacturing partnership in Egypt.
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Jury Deliberates in LV Open Murder Case
Las Vegas jury continues to weigh the fate of Odell Todd 33 charged with open murder in the Feb 15 shooting death of Victor Parenti 39 at the apartment of Todd's ex wife Nancy Poynor. Parenti died from a 9mm chest blast. Todd's ex wife was shot in the face with a shotgun, losing an eye and undergoing facial surgery.
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Las Vegas Civic Symphony Opens Free Season In Grand Style
The Las Vegas Civic Symphony delivered a lively free concert in the Gold Room of the Las Vegas Convention Center under conductor William Gromko with 14 year old soloist Vita Corimby. Works ranged from Debussy to Stravinsky, with pianist Corimby earning high marks for Beethoven’s Concerto.
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Jury: NSW Apartment Shows Improvements
Clark County grand jury found initial deplorable conditions at Carey Arms Apartments in North Las Vegas but noted improvements after visits on June 28 and September 13. It urged strict adherence to health fire and safety codes by owners officials and tenants and criticized fire and health authorities for lax enforcement.
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Cops Free LV Hiker After Fall
A 16 year old hiker Richard Jenson was rescued by Metro Police search and rescue on Mt. Charleston after slipping into a crevasse near Cathedral Rock. He was lifted out by police helicopter and released uninjured. Cathedral Rock scene of a fatal fall the previous Saturday.
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Party Postponed After Walk-A-Thon Surprise
Children who walked 20 miles for the March of Dimes expected a party at the Convention Center on October 17. The event was postponed to Saturday November 5 at the Ice Palace on Karen Lane after a lack of advance notice and concerns about supervision and donations.
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Doughnut Shop Robbed by Man With Rolling Pin
A bandit brandishing a rolling pin robbed the Gables Donut Shop at 1732 E. Fremont St. Saturday night, taking under $100. Police say the man entered about 6 p.m. demanded money, then left the rolling pin behind and did not take any donuts.
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Turandot Nudity Protest Hits San Francisco
Former topless nightclub publicist and SF supervisorial candidate Davey Rosenberg protests to the ABC board over nudity in the opera Turandot.
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