Jerusalem blast kills 14 in morning shopping crowd
Police said a bomb packed in an old refrigerator exploded in downtown Jerusalem during the morning rush hour, killing at least 11 to 14 and wounding 31 as security forces hunted for suspects. Palestinian guerrillas claimed the attack in a Beirut issued statement. The blast destroyed two shops near Zion Square and left a grisly street scene as officials investigated.
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Jerusalem
Shlomo Hillel
Holy
Ford seeks end to price controls on interstate gas
President Ford lambasted the Federal Power Commission and urged deregulation of interstate natural gas prices. He warned of a serious Midwest gas shortage this winter, saying Ohio and surrounding states could see about half the supplies. Ford noted intrastate gas costs are much higher and pressed Congress to act on his deregulatory proposals.
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Ford
Federal Power Commission
Midwest
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio
White House
Ron Nelsen
FPC
Congress
Chrysler boss Townsend to retire as sales rise in June
Lynn A. Townsend will retire Oct. 1 as Chrysler chair amid ongoing losses of 176 million dollars. He announces a top management shakeup with John Riccardo likely to become chairman and Eugene Cafiero named president as June auto sales rise 7 percent from May but remain 11 percent below last year. Imports gain a record 19.5 percent share led by Toyota and Datsun. Domestic makers sell 618,763 units versus 697,532 a year ago.
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Lynn A. Townsend
Chrysler Corp
Townsend
U.S
Chrysler
Chrsler
John J. Riccardo
Eugene A. Cafiero
Volkswagen
Japan
Toyota
Datsun
Topeka 15 dies in wreck near Lake Perry
A 15 year old Topeka boy, Robert W Mayer, died in a one car crash on Hamm Quarry Road near Lake Perry. Passenger Marvin Martin 18 and Grace Bean 17 were injured lightly. The car overturned after missing a curve. The third traffic fatality in Jefferson County this year.
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Perry
Topeka
Lake Perry
Robert W. Mayer
Marvin Martin
Kansas Highway Patrol
Martin
Hamm Quarry
U.S. 24
Grace Bean
Michael Martin
Karen Hunter
Meriden
Weather stays hot and humid in Lawrence through weekend
An uncomfortable blend of hot and humid weather will stick to the Lawrence area through the weekend with no relief in sight into early next week. The National Weather Service predicts daytime highs in the low 90s, virtually no rain, and high humidity. Evening temps may fall to the upper 60s. Friday's high reached 92 and the low this morning was 72.
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Lawrence
National Weather Service
Pollutants threaten KC area as yellow alert looms
The Kansas City metro faces a potential severe air pollution yellow alert due to stagnated pollutants trapped by a temperature inversion. A wind shift could ease conditions. officials warn traffic curtailment and indoor air use for asthma and allergy sufferers, with possible hospitalization if the advisory worsens.
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Kansas City
Paul Campbell
Health Department
Campbell
Lawrence and Douglas County Celebrate Fourth of July Festivities
Fireworks and events mark Independence Day with the Lawrence Jaycees display at Memorial Stadium 9 15 p m lighting up the sky amid a 5 000 dollar aerial show. Pre show features concerts, police dog demo, beauty queens and a 7 p m gate opening. Baldwin Jaycees host Cavaness Field display with Baker University students game and summer stage band performances. Constitution Hall in Lecompton designated a National Historic Landmark with Gov Bennett and Rep Winn attending.
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Douglas County
Lawrence Jaycees
Memorial Stadium
Kansas University
Ray Price
Jaycees Fireworks
Lawrence Community
Lawrence Civic Choir
Little Joe and the Wisemen
Baldwin Jaycees
Cavaness Field
Baker University
Lecompton
Constitution Hall
Robert Bennett
U.S
Larry Winn
National Park Service
Nation celebrates 199th birthday with fireworks and protests
United States marks Independence Day with speeches and parades as President Ford speaks at Ft. McHenry. protests criticize bicentennial commercialism while the Consumer Product Safety Commission imposes firework rules. The National Safety Council warns of high fireworks fatalities. The Peoples Bicentennial Commission condemns corporate campaigns and names five “Tories of the Year.” Ford urges continued individual independence in the nation’s future.
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Ft. McHenry
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
The
National Safety Council
U.S
Peoples
Jefferson Memorial
Washington
Mobil Oil
Freedom Train
Time Magazine
American Revolution Bicentennial Administration
Disney World
Land of Liberty
Freedom Train Could Visit Lawrence Next Year
The Freedom Train may stop in Lawrence next year if a local group agrees to host it. The 10 car exhibit tour, part of a national schedule, would also visit Wichita and Kansas City in early March.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Wichita
Kansas City
Don Mallicoat
County Officials Back Four Year Terms and Zoning Support
Four area county commissioners told a state legislative committee that they favor four year terms for elected county officials and continuing zoning support. Arthur Heck Douglas County and others urged a higher protest threshold, while two preferred more appointment of officers and fewer elected posts.
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Arthur Heck
Douglas County
Bob Wellshear
Shawnee County
Bill Springer
Johnson County
Jim Davis
Wyandotte
Heck
Journal World Index Hot and Humid
Index notes hot and humid conditions. Full details available on page 16.
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Journal-World
Index
Catch Dewey Richardson at the American Legion
The notice promotes a Saturday event featuring Dewey Richardson at the American Legion. It also mentions regular Saturday facilities for all Lawrence Banks to be in effect Saturday July 5. Lawrence Clearing House advertises the details.
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Catch Dewey Richardson
The
American Legion
Lawrence Banks
Lawrence Clearing House
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