Kidnapers Demand 4.5 Million for Samuel Bronfman
AP reports kidnappers asking 4.5 million dollars for Samuel Bronfman missing since Saturday. Family says they complied with instructions while negotiating independently of authorities. Bronfman, 21, was abducted while en route to his mother’s home in Purchase New York. his BMW was found in his mother’s garage.
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T. Sky
Samuel Bronfman
Wave
Bronfman
U.S
New York Daily News
Westchester County
New York City
Barbara Jane Mackle
Georgia
FBI
Edgar M. Bronfman
Seagram Co. Ltd
Montreal
Purchase
N.Y
Samuel
Judge Won't Let Owner Use Lemon-Labelled Truck
Carson City Nevada AP judge bars Steve Strickland from operating his 1973 International truck paintwork protesting defects. He refuses to remove the lemons and list of 46 flaws, arguing consumers have right to expose product problems. Strickland calls for appeal and possible state Supreme Court review. The truck remains parked at Al Gasper’s lot as litigation continues.
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Carson City
Nev
Steve Strickland
Nevada
Strickland
Carson District Court
Frank Gregory
Gregory
South Lake Tahoe
Calif
al Gasper
State Supreme Court
Chicago
International Harvester
Brooks McCormick
Missouri Senate panel flags broad agency rule power
A Missouri Senate special committee warned that state agencies may exceed public power by issuing regulations with legal effect. The six member panel will study hearings, interpretations, and legislative review while noting public access issues. A new Missouri Registry law may improve public access by compiling all agency rules with the secretary of state.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Special Committee On
Missouri
Sen
Ike Skelton
Lexington
Paul Bradshaw
Springfield
Bradshaw
Emory Melton
Cassville
General Assembly
Christopher S. Bond
Melton
Bond
Missouri Registry
Secretary of State
Davis Harsh Talk Marks Los Angeles Police Chief
Police Chief Edward M. Davis, a sharp critic of gun control and marijuana laws, faces praise and backlash for candor. Supporters hail his hardline stance and program innovations, while critics cite inaccurate statements. A hospital report notes Bob K. Hopkins is in intensive care for tests.
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Los Angeles
Edward M. Davis
Davis
Burt Pines
Bob K. Hopkins
Luther Dr
Columbia Regional Hospital
Carnival Bear Attacks Tot During Illinois Fair
In Stewardson Illinois a 18 month old girl Mary Ann Johns was mauled and killed by a 300 pound bear used by a traveling carnival. The bear was chained to a tree when it grabbed the child as she approached with corn chips. Authorities say the animal had a history of grabbing children at prior carnivals.
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Stewardson
Ill
Carnival
Marvin Mack
Mary Ann Johns
Jim Watkins
Mack
Walter Johns
Chicago
Shelby County
Robert Collins
Mary Ann
St. Anthony Memorial Hospital
Collins
Ron's Amusement Co
Canton
Donald Nelson
Strasburg
Illinois
Boonville Lumber Yard Fire Damages Lodge
A fire destroyed the lumber yard behind Benson Lumber Co in Boonville and damaged the adjacent Odd Fellows lodge early today. Firemen controlled the blaze before 2 a.m. sparking checks on nearby buildings and smoke-filled crews. Fire Chief Harold Doehm said investigators would probe the cause promptly.
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Boonville, Mo
Benson Lumber Co
Odd Fellows Lodge
Boonville
Harold Doehm
Hathaway Ends Stay In Hospital
Washington AP reports Stanley K. Hathaway former secretary of interior has been released from Bethesda Naval Hospital after resigning due to ill health. Doctors cite fatigue moderate low mood and a mild case of diabetes. He traveled to Denver to continue hospitalization after care at Bethesda since July 15.
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Washington
Stanley K. Hathaway
Secretary of Interior
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Wyoming
Hathaway
Bethesda
Denver
Kiss Me Kate at Muny features Blyth and Fredricks on August run
Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kate comes to Muny Opera for seven evenings from August 18 through August 24 with Ann Blyth and Richard Fredricks in lead roles. Supporting cast includes Sandra Deel and Jerry Antes among others. Anton Coppola directs musical direction with Edward Roll choreography, Grady Larkins sets, and Edward M. Greenberg overseeing the production. ticket prices range from 2 to 9 dollars with mail orders accepted.
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ST. Louis
Cole Porter
Kate
Ann Blyth
Richard Fredricks
Sandra Deel
Muny Opera
Jerry Antes
Ben Kapen
John Anania
Edmund Wesley
James Paul
Jay Willoughby
Brad Holiday
Miss Blyth
Mr. Fredricks
Shakespeare
Shrew
Opin
Kiss Me
Anton Coppola
Edward Roll
Grady Larkins
Edward M. Greenberg
Mitzi Gaynor
Forest Park
Missouri
Terrace A
Terrace B
Terrace C
Kissinger says he urged Solzhenitsyn exile not a deal with Ford
Secretary of State Kissinger told reporters he urged the Soviet Union to allow Alexander Solzhenitsyn to leave Russia about a month before his exile. He denied any U.S. Russia agreement that blocked President Ford from meeting the author.
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Vail
Colo
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Ford
Solzhenitsyn
West
Kissinger
Washington
White House
Russia
Warren Rustand
Pointments
Rustand
Scottsdale, Ariz
Progress
Ussr
Richard M. Nixon
Ron Nessen
Scottsdale Rotary Club
Mike Petry
The
Gil Johnson
Johnson
Europe
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