Appreciation Shown For Police Copter
Barbara Ross of Eagle Rock decorates her tennis court with hundreds of wooden shingles spelling welcome messages for the LAPD helicopter Supercopter. The family sends letters to pilots John Coyle and Daryl Mortimer, who finally visit after a year of noted fan messages.
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Rock Festival Finds A Home In California
A Fruita Colorado rancher rents land in Unaweep Canyon Bill Wiel Ranch for a two day Roach Festival June 12 13 with a $2 admission to cover rent Promoters says use of public land was blocked near Estes Park Colorado by the town board which refused approval for a rock festival slated for August 28 estimated at 10 000 to 20 000 attendees Officials cited concerns over drugs riots and policing and urged county and state cooperation to prohibit the gathering.
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Estes Park
U.S. Forest Service
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Bill Wiel
Donald C. Lierke
Wiel
Lierke
Legislators Ready More Amendments for November Ballot
Thirteen proposed constitutional amendments were approved for the November 1972 ballot by the 62nd Legislature. HJR and SJR items include abolishing Lamar County Hospital district, tax exemption for disabled veterans, pay raises for officials, term length changes, and equal rights provisions among others.
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Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Supreme Court rules on districting patterns in voting cases
The Supreme Court ruled states may combine minority and white areas in multimember districts. a decision rests on evidence of diluted voting power. The Indiana case overturned a lower court ruling about Indianapolis black residents and could affect Virginia and other states facing redistricting.
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Virginia
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House Privileges and Elections Committee
Virginia General Assembly
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Justice Department
Russians share concern over poverty as Russian pupils send aid
In Winston Salem a Russian private school teacher circulated photos of her students to convey poverty issues. Russian pupils worried about American children’s clothing and asked if the government could help, even offering shoes or clothes. In Stafford a 16 year old driver returned to court after a fender bender, the judge easing the charge with a light remark. California reactions to a political decision could shift election strategies. Georgia leaders warn of trading to protect seats.
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United States
George Konstantinov
Winston- Salem
Russia
Grandpa Finally Will Receive That Degree
Albert Meyer, 47, a father of nine, earns a Drexel University engineering degree after eight years of study while employed by General Electric's missile division. He faced a layoff five days before graduation and plans to seek aerospace engineering work, aiming to avoid unemployment after July 1.
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Drexel University
Meyer
Dolores
General Electric
Drexel
General Electrics
TV reviewers critique Doonican and Belmont Stakes broadcast
Hollywood reports that The Val Doonican Show on ABC resembled a bland old format with dated chatter and awkward cue card moments despite Petula Clark and Jerry Reed as opening guests. Bob Sherman’s ABC special and the Fifth Dimension lift contrast with Belmont Stakes coverage highlighting production challenges and slow replay follow ups.
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ABC
Doonican
Andy Williams
Petula Clark
Jerry Reed
Bobby Sherman
Sherman
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