Elvis vs the Sex Pistols at Memphis Birthday Weekend
Elvis Presley tributes drew 9,600 fans to Graceland events while the Sex Pistols attracted about 650 during Elvis 43rd birthday observances in Memphis. Security noted complaints of ripoffs as fans and collectors visited exhibits at the fairgrounds and Cook Convention Center.
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Graceland
Presley
Elvis
Sex Pistols
Fairgrounds
Plvis
Cook Convention Center
Convention Center
Ed Say
Columbus
Ohio
Loran system silences as 1977 ends in Pacific
In Honolulu five small Loran navigation stations, run by a handful of U S Coast Guardsmen, sent their final beep at the close of 1977 marking the shutdown of the long range navigation system. Developed during World War II for guiding war machinery, Loran has since been unclassified and kept by the Coast Guard to provide position fixes for military and civilian aircraft and ships.
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Honolulu
Pacific
U.S
Coast Guard
GOP chair sees big gains in elections as reform hopes rise
Washington AP reports GOP chairman says Republicans could gain big in this year’s elections. He cites Carter’s failure to reform welfare, cut taxes for workers, and sharply reduce unemployment as the backdrop for electoral momentum.
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GOP
Washington
Carter
Striking miners plan caravan into Kentucky area
West Virginia and Ohio miners plan a caravan today from Middleport to Prestonsburg to join an afternoon funeral for Mack Lewis, shot near a Diamond Coal Co. picket line. Police charged off duty watchman Ralph Anderson with murder amid doubts of a link to the nationwide UMW strike entering day 35. Kentucky troopers and Alabama authorities brace for possible violence as Ohio and Indiana issues unfold and damages mount from riots in Rockport and Boonville.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Middleport
Prestonsburg
Mack Lewis
Diamond Coal Co. Line
Ralp Anderson
Alabama
Ohio State Medical College doctors oppose returning part of fees
In Columbus AP report, OSU medical college doctors resist a proposed plan to return portions of income from private patient care at university facilities. A consultant warns doctors may have no choice as the administration aims to fund the college with sliding scale contributions.
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Ohio
Ohio State University Medical College
University
College of Medicine
Howard Collier
Medical College of Ohio
Toledo
OSU
Liaison Committee On Medical Education
Collier
Harold Enarson
Enarson
Noon meal program for seniors at Warren County
Franklin Meals are served at noon Monday through Friday as part of the senior nutrition program by Russell MecElfresh Post 149 of the American Legion. Anyone over 60 is eligible and the Warren County Council on Aging sponsors. There is no charge, but a 50 cent donation is requested. This week’s menu includes Tuesday cube steak with sides, Wednesday chicken and noodles, Thursday liver and onions, Friday salmon with vegetables and sherbet.
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American Legion
F Fourth St
Warren County Council On Aging
N. Broadway
Lebanon
Parkway students attend Saturday classes to close deficit
In Rockford Ohio 1159 Parkway Local School District students paid for a closing budget by attending an extra Saturday session after a 4.4 mill levy failed. The district faced a 44000 deficit at year end 1977 and closed early instead of December 22, with students noting disrupted sleep and early wakeups.
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Rockford
Ohio
Parkway
Plader
Shannon Kiley
Jeff Younker
Storm delays opening of Cleveland schools
A blustery snow storm postponed the reopening of Cleveland public schools, delaying the start of winter term for 113,000 students as many northern Ohio districts also stayed closed. The district faces a state inspection of 185 buildings, payroll worries, and lagging desegregation planning under Judge Battisti.
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Cleveland Public Schools
Ohio
Cleveland School Board
State Department of Education
Roger Lulow
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U.S
Frank J Battisti
Cleveland Board
Battisti
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