Beirut Battle Mounts as 1200 Die in Gaza Style Fighting
Beiruts port and business districts endure house to house fighting with heavy artillery as casualties exceed 1200. Heavy shelling and sniper fire punctuate Bloody Sunday with 179 killed and 340 wounded. Libyan Premier Jalloud backs leftist Palestinian demands and Syrian troop withdrawal, signaling potential new peace talks.
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Brown suffers setback as court reform bill fails in Senate
In Sacramento the Senate Finance Committee defeats Gov. Brown's court reform drive 3-9, opposing judges. Sen. Alfred H. Long (D) sponsored the measure to consolidate trial courts and limit judicial salaries. The vote halted the administration’s effort amid judiciary opposition.
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Wills pile up as Hughes heirs challenge estate
In Las Vegas Clark County, 9 new letters claim Hughes wills, bringing total contested documents to 17. Officials say authenticity unverified, with several bequests questioned including funds to a topless dancer and a Nixon School of Honest and Integrity. Executorship lists mention Richard Nixon.
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Wills and probate fight surround Hughes estate filings
In Nevada a probate battle grows as nine relatives claim Hughes kinship while other contestors seek delays. Judge Hayes insists all will challenges proceed before probate, with a handwriting expert to evaluate the first will and Summa Corp. and TWA tied to a 1962 order still in force.
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Lyndal Shaneyfelt
Washington D.C
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Wilmington
Del
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Cigarette Ads Face Federal Probe and Stronger Warnings
The FTC reports record cigarette consumption of 603 billion last year and opens an industry wide inquiry into potential deceptive ads. It urges harsher warnings on packs and ads and cites Salem and True campaigns as examples of questionable messaging.
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Tornado Rips Carolinetown Center of Summerville
A tornado carved a three block wide path through Summerville, D.C., Tuesday causing residential damage estimated near 1 million dollars. No serious injuries were reported, and Mayor Berlin G. Myers commented on the town’s recovery.
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Coastal Plain
Berlin G. Myers
Emmys Honor Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelts and Mary Tyler Moore Show
The 1960s style Emmys recognized historical dramas and the Mary Tyler Moore Show with top awards. ABC led with 17 Emmys, CBS 15, NBC 11, PBS 6, and Mary Hartman Mary Hartman won a single Emmy. The ceremony highlighted acting wins for Susan Clark and Anthony Hopkins, plus various supporting and special categories across drama comedy and variety.
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Chico and the Man
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Edward Asner
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Betty White
Chevy Chase
Anthony Zerbe
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