19 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1977
Page
1
Monday's digest notes showers and possible thundershowers today with a shift to partly cloudy skies tonight and into Tuesday. Temperatures in the upper 90s today, a cooler tonight in the upper 60s, and Tuesday highs in the mid 80s. Rain chances run 60 percent today, 20 percent tonight and Tuesday.
Cincinnati AP report says Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll warned a Campbell County grand jury might study the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire report. He cited wiring violations and code breaches and suspended top fire officials for ineffective enforcement. Indictments could target former fire marshal John Calvert and club owners.
Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan arrives in Washington for key discussions with President Carter and Secretary Vance over a peace treaty. He plans a news conference and committee briefings before UN duties, as Egyptian FM Fahmi prepares to visit. The talks focus on borders and Palestinian issues.
The Carter administration urged the Supreme Court to rule that medical schools may consider race in special admissions. The brief aimed to defend affirmative action while avoiding premature ruling on Allan Bakke’s UC Davis case, which centers on a 16 of 100 class seats reserved for disadvantaged students and alleged reverse discrimination.
Two escapees from the Louisiana Train Institute were captured around 11 a.m. today in Monroe in connection with the fatal stabbing of Walter Krouskup, a house parent at LTI. Cody L. Harris, 17, of Benton and a 15-year-old from New Orleans were booked on murder charges after witnesses reported hearing cries near Holley Hall late Saturday.
Four upscale Miami and Miami Beach hotels reported hazardous devices detonating within 20 minutes, causing minimal damage and no injuries. A caller identifying with the Luis Boitel Commandos claimed responsibility, demanding Cuban political prisoners’ freedom. Incidents occurred at Dupont Plaza, Sheridan Four Ambassadors, Fontainebleau health spa, and Eden Roc with limited damage noted.
Early dawn light tinted the west and north sky near Monroe while crowds prepare for a Rick Nelson television special during the Ark La Miss Agricultural and Industrial Fair. Marquees and city notes highlight the event.
New York voters cast ballots in a tight Democratic runoff as Edward Koch and Mario Cuomo vie to lead the city. About 800,000 of 2 million eligible Democrats were expected to vote amid debates and last minute endorsements. polls showed Koch ahead with 47 percent to Cuomo's 37 percent.
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