Nation marks July 4 with mixed scenes abroad and at home
July Fourth observations span the United States and overseas. Reports describe parades near Key Biscayne and beach crowds at Coney Island amid subdued patriotic programs. Memorial services in Bardstown for four Kentucky soldiers and a Vietnam war incident are noted. In Vietnam, 40 GIs prepare to return home as Mekong Delta celebrations unfold. West Berlin observes Independence Day with police on alert and few incidents. Tricia Nixon attends celebrations as the president’s family steps into the spotlight.
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Bronkyn
Coney Island
Tin Beach
de F Pam
Fayalors
Nhip
Walter R. Cunningham
Rng
Bardstown
Kentucky
Trias
Mekong
United States
My Tho
West Berlin
Tricia Nixon
Belper
Frisbee Rolling Into Fame at Mackinac Island Meet
The International Frisbee Association hosts a national Stone Skipping event on Mackinac Island Michigan featuring top skippers from 12 states. Spectators cheer as athletes perform breath control while hurling stones into dramatic skips and gallery applause echoes.
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Lee
Julius T
International Frisbee Association
IFA
Mich
Arnychai
Uncertain Ex-Daredevil Eyeing Niagara Falls
Fragmentary report notes a former daredevil observing Niagara Falls with ambiguous statements about a two year period and personal conviction. Further readable details are lacking to confirm events or context.
WVie s Folly Bathtub Trip Auctioned For Five Dollar Bet
A quirky local tale describes a bathtub converted with a two way radio and powered by a motor planned for a bet of five dollars. Roger Zimmer provided the tub donated for use near Jackson and Lansite with a crew including Fred Belinke and Ariel Zimmer voicing doubts about the stunt.
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Roger Zimmer
Lansité
Staii
Cape
Jackson
Ferrils Vicks Folly
Palmel veHow
S$ Betan
Fred Belinke
Aeon Piecheniey
Jack- Jacksnte - A
Feowman
Ariel
Houston Fireworks Sparks Police Response in City
Police and city officers monitored a fireworks display in Houston as crowds gathered. Authorities reported no injuries and urged spectators to stay clear of traffic and restricted areas.
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Houston
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Rina
Kansas
Bette
Dawa
Darin
Walters Downs
Erica
Wis Fa
Key Biscayne
Nixon
Stovsadne
Greeve
Mount Sharbear
Berkeley
Slonee
Mackinacken
Michigan
Daredevil Eyes Rocks
Niagara Fall
Himeeth
Sity
Broadway
21St Street
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