Coronation of Bokassa Marks Africa’s $30 Million Monarchy
Central Empire ruler Jean Bedel Bokassa was crowned emperor in a lavish ceremony in Bangui attended by about 2,000 guests. Empress Catherine wore gold and ruby jewelry as the event featured Paris props, a mammoth banquet, and a 15 foot throne. The spectacle drew mixed reaction across Africa amid economic disparity.
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Be Raymond
Wilkinson
Notre Dame Cathedral
Bokassa
Renaissance Palace
Cathrine
Paris
Rokassa
Lokasser
Oi Lown
Afica
Catherine
Africa
Jean Tedel George
France
Bokessa
Magle
Central African Republic
Zaire
Cameroon
Congo
Utilities Build Up Coal Stockpiles In Expectation Of Strike
Kentucky utilities rush to stockpile coal ahead of a United Mine Workers strike expected December 6. Utilities report 70 to 90 days of coal on hand, with plans to cut off large industrial customers if shortages worsen. Officials say switching to other energy sources is unlikely due to coal dependence.
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Wichard L. Walker
Frankfort, Ky
UPI
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Public Service Commission
Eugene Mooney
UMW
Mooney
Kentucky Power
Louisville Gas & Electric
East Kentucky Power
Cincinnati Gas & Electric
Kentucky Utilities
Hig
Supreme Court Allows Police To Order Drivers Out During Stops
Three dissents challenge the quick unsigned ruling upholding a police practice after a traffic stop. The court reversed the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, allowing officers to order drivers from their cars for safety. Critics warn of reduced due process and potential unequal application before dismissing arguments about state power.
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Cynthia Sues Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Harry Mimms
Philadelphia
Steven Guldblatt
UPL
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
Thurgood Marshall
Wiliam Brennan
Stevens
Mobile Homes Urged to Tie Down in Strong Winds
Kentucky mobile home residents faced warnings after wild winds and a winter storm moved through the state. DES deputy urged securing homes and using summer and winter precautions, noting most injuries occur while people sleep. Winds reached up to 40 mph with thunderstorm and rare tornado warnings as a cold front cleared the area.
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Randy Duxnurr
Frankfort
Kentucky
Walder
State Division of
Diaster and Emergency Services
Tami Little
DES Office
Lite
National Weather Service
Tawnsville
Lexington
Kenitucky
Commonwealth
Litle
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Public Broadcasting Service
Hilly de Kid
Terry Grr
Marianna Tcherkassky
Ben Vereen
American Lung Association
Lung Association
Dotifn
Wien
American Civil Liberties Union
National District Attorneys Association
Mre
Says Ali
Sime
U.S.C.A
Elboro
Domingo
Astbury
Bce
Missouri
Paul Engle
Federal Reserve
Arthur Burns
Administration
Washington
Carter
Fed
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