Short circuit blamed for Beverly Hills Supper Club fire
Kentucky investigators say a private team hired by Travelers Insurance concluded a short circuit in a fountain water pump caused the Beverly Hills Supper Club blaze that killed 161. Official probes remain unfinished as lawsuits seek $43 million in damages.
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Beverly Hills
Travelers Insurance Companies
Kenneth Brandenburgh
Brandenburgh
Systems Engineering Associates of
Atlanta
John Davidson
U.S. District Court
Covington
Lincoln area health center buys Bethesda Hospital building
The Lincoln Area Health Education Center, now the official new owner of the Bethesda Hospital building, invites neighbors to discuss future plans for the 25 year old facility. Seniors reflect mixed emotions as graduation scenes unfold in Lincoln.
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Lincoln Area Health Education Center
Bethesda Hospital
Lincoln
U S Cuban diplomacy shift as Castro frees 10 Americans
The exchange of diplomats with the United States and Fidel Castro's release of ten jailed Americans narrows the chasm between Washington and Havana though White House officials warn against overestimating the breakthrough. Names of the freed not released until families are notified.
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UPI
Fidel Castro
White House
Jody Powell
Envoy Exchange
Havana
Castro
State Dept
Moluccan elders try to bargain on hijacked train
In Assen Netherlands two South Moluccan elders boarded a hijacked commuter train to negotiate for the release of about 60 hostages held at two sites northern Holland. Mediators Dr Hassan Tan and Mrs Josina Soumakis spoke with authorities and terrorists about possible terms for ending the siege.
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The
Netherlands
Holland
Josina Soumakis
Hassan Tan
Here
Toos Faber
Justice Ministry
Dr. Tan
Beilen
Tan
Faber
Bavensmilde
Freshman Nebraska Legislature Reflects On First Session
Eleven men and two women in the new legislature recall mixed feelings after their initial term. They praise the pay and camaraderie while lamenting slow processes and many amendments. Veterans like Martin Kahle and Bernice Labedz ease freshmen, while Bill Brennan notes acceptance was not a problem. Neil Simon and Patrick Venditte say opponents offered advice after votes.
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Martin Kahle
Kearney
Bernice Labedz
Omaha
Edward Zorinsky
Kahle
Bill Brennan
Afl-Cio
Neil Simon
Patrick Venditte
Newell
Venditte
Simon
Sen
Howard Lamb
Anselmo
Maxey
Nelson Merz
Falls City
Barry Reutzel
Fremont
Elroy Hefner
Coleridge
Nebraska Legislature Acknowledges Freshman Leadership
The Journal notes a missing Saturday crossword and previews a Sunday edition roundup of the 1977 Nebraska Legislature. Freshmen senators like Jo Ann Maxey, John Robert Murphy, Maurice Kremer, and others are highlighted for leadership styles, with debates on the criminal code and death penalty shaping early sessions.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Sen
Jo Ann Maxey
John Robert Murphy
South Sioux City
Murphy
Sen. Maxey
Two more held after bank theft in Beatrice
Beatrice authorities report two more arrests in the Liberty State Bank robbery. Cynthia S. Rowe, 19, faces receiving stolen goods charges and is married to Lance Rowe, 21, jailed on auto theft robbery and firearm use. Harold L. Hansen, 18, of Wymore, is charged with stealing the getaway pickup. About $1500 was taken by a masked bandit who fled in a pickup Thursday.
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Beatrice
UPI
Liberty State Bank
Cynthia S. Rowe
Rowe
Lance Rowe
Liberty State
Harold L. Hansen
Wymore
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