Two Teacher Tourists Slain On St. Croix
A Montserrat man faced federal first degree murder charges for killing two white American teachers on St. Croix. Betsy Reedy and Chevyl Barr were found near their car after a beach outing two miles from the hotel hosting a lieutenant governors’ convention. A third victim, Henry Berry, was shot at a nearby bar as the island confronts a spate of racially charged violence.
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British Navy pulls back from Iceland fishing waters
London says three British frigates and three unarmed tugs prepared to sail from disputed waters around Iceland. Vessels would patrol just outside the 50 mile limit and move in if Icelandic gunboats harass British ships, averting a possible diplomatic break.
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Iceland
Will a two witness will be legal without a lawyer
The Ledger does not answer legal questions. A representative of the Audrain Bar Association said it would be legal if the person drawing it is competent and meets all legal requirements. Lawyers provide better guidance and ensure legally binding form for disposition of property. Winston Churchill Memorial hours and admission details.
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Settlement prospects in St Louis newspaper strike
AP reports publisher Joseph Pulitzer Jr says some Teamster leaders back the Post-Dispatch position but not all officers who can approve a settlement. 32 dockworkers and 170 delivery drivers on strike since Aug 22 halt Post and Globe-Democrat production. Federal mediator Paul Bowers eyes quick talks, cautions may shift to federal office if stalemate persists.
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National Mediation and Conciliation Service
Meir saddened by Austria camp decision on Jewish emigration
Prime Minister Golda Meir expressed sadness over Austria pledging to close the Schoenau transit camp. She said the move would not stem the emigration of Jews from the Soviet Union through Austria and criticized Chancellor Bruno Kreisky for not reversing the promise to Arab terrorists.
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Cheating Uncle Faces Judge In Derby Cheating Case
In Boulder Colorado Robert Lange Sr the uncle of a youth Soap Box Derby champion met with the judge handling his case and agreed to a nonjudicial adjustment of the charge. Lange is charged with encouraging his nephew James Gronen aged 14 to cheat by using an illegal device for a faster start. The judge will draft orders Lange must follow with no details disclosed.
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Shirley MacLaine Attends China Mission Reception
Actress Shirley MacLaine joined about 900 guests at a reception at the Chinese mission in New York to mark the 24th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. MacLaine visited China for six weeks last spring.
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China
Episcopalians split over women priests in race for administrator
In Louisville three bishops support opening priesthood to women and two oppose as Episcopal Church nears vote. Contenders for the post of administrator and chief pastor include Robert Spears John Burt and Cristoph Keller Jr backing change and John Allin and Kilmer Myers opposing. Meanwhile Los Angeles notes entertainer Josephine Baker honored for humanitarian work on her 50 years in show business.
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New York City
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Rochester
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Ohio
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C. Kilmer Myers
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Driver Sets 376 MPG Record in Shell Mileage Marathon
Ben Visser of Rosewood Heights won Shell Oil Co mileage contest on a 14 mile Alton run with 376.59 miles per gallon, a claimed world record. Doug Carlson and Rich Trokey finished second, driving altered Opel and Fiata cars, averaging 10 to 12 mph as they coasted to conserve fuel.
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Pete Fountain Enters New Orleans Mayoral Race
Jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain announced his candidacy for mayor of New Orleans as an independent. He joins incumbent Moon Landrieu and two others, with Landrieu favored for a second term. Fountain’s campaign cites New Orleans two Super domes as a slogan reference to the Louisiana Superdome.
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St Brendan Students Collect Labels for Record Players
St. Brendan School runs the Labels for Education drive sponsored by Campbell Soup Co to gain audio visual gear. Elementary schools may participate and earn items like record players by submitting Campbell’s Soup labels before December 8. Home and school president Mrs. C A Strouse notes students are saving labels and asks friends to help.
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Conferees Agree On School Lunches
Senate and House conferees reach a compromise to raise the federal share for school lunches from eight to 10 cents and to double reduced price eligibility. An automatic escalator ties the increase to restaurant food costs, with updates every six months starting Jan. 1, costing about $230 million plus the escalator. The unit supports breakfasts and milk with a $1.5 billion yearly federal cost.
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Senate
House
Baris Bumped
A terrorist bomb exploded in a Ballinarry bar in Belfast Falls Road area injuring 12 customers. Police found two others wounded by gunfire as the incident drew regional attention and raised security concerns.
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