Surprise gift makes Houston guest conductor debut
Richard Watson, 32, becomes guest conductor of the Houston Symphony for one night after a donor group funded the $14,500 auction. The debut featured Albert Markov, Russian violinist, in Paganini Concerto No. 2, praised for his extraordinary technique while Watson was described as timid but improving with each measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
UPI
Houston Symphony
Texas
Richard Watson
Margery Hoyer
Watson
Tad the Orachestra
Corinth
Tassii
Charles Ward
The
Houston Chronicle
Albert Markov
Ward
Tee
Sakawite
Robert Sakowicz
Norwalk
Hyding
Senate approves college trustee plan amid broad legislative actions
The state Senate approved a bill to add a student trustee to local college boards by a 44 to 2 vote, requiring a second year, full time student. The measure moves to the House as lawmakers delayed other measures including motor code revisions and welfare laws amid Philadelphia turnout. The Senate also backed a World War II Veterans Compensation Act repeal and a six month probationary path for provisional civil service employees. House activity was light with recommittals on Philadelphia tax-raising proposals due to suburban opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Senate
Senate
Wilave
Senate Ai
House
Philadelphia
Peter Carter
Democratic Committee
Frank J. Rizzo
Sen
Concordes Begin Era of Supersonic Air Trips
Two Concorde SSTs landed at Dulles Airport to inaugurate US domestic commercial service, flying from London and Paris at twice the speed of sound. Tickets topped 800 dollars one way. Passengers toasted the advance while crews noted noise and radar spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air France
Dulles International
Washington
United States
UPI
Us4
Europe
U.S
Loriton
Heathrow
Leaders discuss Lebanon peace plan amid war tides
President-elect Elias Sarkis met Christian Maronite leaders including Patriarch Khreish and Suleiman Franjieh to push ceasefire and a round-table peace conference as 66 people were reported killed since Monday. France offered military intervention with a possible peacekeeping force, while Syria signaled cautious welcome of a small supervisory role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Elias Sackis
TWK
Sarkis
Antonius Huutros Khreish
Suleiman Franjieh
Lefist
France
Cebanese
Hubert Argod
Valery Giscard D’estaing
Labanon
Syria
Damascus
Boxer Slay Linked to Prostitution House Dispute
Mustang Nevada United Press International reports Sheriff Robert Del Carlo probes whether the slaying of Argentine boxer Oscar Bonavena at a Nevada bordello ties to a marital dispute between Joe Conforte and Sally Conforte. Bonavena, whose manager was Sally, lived near the brothel, with unclear residence details and possible tensions before the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustang
Nev
UPI
Slavey County
Robert del Carlo
Oscar Ronagena
Hordello
del Carlo
Joe Conforte
Sally
Kissinger Ends Swedish Stay on European Trip
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger wraps a five hour Luxembourg stop and plans meetings with Grand Duke Jean and Prime Minister Gaston Thun as part of extending alliances with Britain and Luxembourg before a London visit en route to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
UPI
Henry Kissinger
America
Britain
Luxembourg
Kissinger
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Jean
Gaston Thun
European Common
Prolific thieves and fugitives in two UPI dispatches
In Los Angeles a former MDSI employee Marvin Maki pleaded guilty to grand theft for stealing $15,000 worth of computer time from Manufacturing Data System Inc. Customers connected via secret codes. after Maki’s June departure, bills rose for Paris and London clients. In Washington FBI list of 10 Most Wanted includes Morris Lynn Johnson, 39, an ex-bank robber and escapee from Atlanta, linked to a 135-foot tunnel bank burglary in Marietta, Georgia, and linked to additional robberies in DeKalb County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
Superior Court and
Manufacturing Data System Inc
Marvin Maki
Maki
Grand Theft
MDSI
Paris
London
Washington
Aimar
FBI
Morris Lynn Johnson
U.S. Penitentiary
Atlanta
Johnson
Cobb Exchange Bank
Mariella
Ciizens
Southern National Bank
DeKalb County
Grove City appoints new college vice presidents
Grove City College president Charles MacKensie named three new vice presidents: Thadsdeus H. Penar as executive VP for academic affairs and dean, Ralph E. Carlson as VP for business affairs, and Rosa A. Poster as VP for student affairs. In London, Ethel Smith left most of her estate to a radio announcer and doctor, with modest legacies to a complete relative. Pittsburgh: GM UAW Major Council opens a three day session to finalize noneconomic demands for upcoming contract talks, with 300,000 UAW members represented by 140 bargaining units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
UPI
Charles &. MacKensie
Grove City College
Thadsdeus H. Penar
Ralph E. Carlson
Rosa A. Poster
London
Ethel Smith
Miss Smith
Pittsburgh
UPT
General Majors Council
The
United Auto Workers
UAW
Irving Alvestone
Leonard Woodcnck
Officials seek aid after Allegheny County fire
Milton J. Siupylas issued an extreme emergency proclamation for McKeesport and Allegheny County after a multimillion dollar fire destroyed two downtown blocks. The move allows waivers of bidding rules and debt limits to speed temporary help and equipment. Estimated damages exceed 4 million dollars. Fire started Friday from sparks of an acetylene torch used to remove a water tower atop a vacant department store. Eight buildings were destroyed and several damaged as winds fanned embers miles away. Civil Defense and Community Affairs will meet with county and federal officials to discuss further aid. state crews began road debris cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeespont
UPL
Guy
Milton J. Siupylas
Allegheny County
Habsburg
McKeesport
Chiilavid Fowler
Cityavide
Fowler
Nicetselth County
Aevil
Threats Stall Indiana Court Plan For Security
Indiana county commissioners order a 24 hour courthouse guard and suspend public meetings after multiple bomb threats. A recent call to the Indiana Evening Gazette prompted evacuation of the courthouse when a device was found. Trial delays linger as prosecutors seek a security force amid ongoing inquiries into a fatal Fisher Scientific plant incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
UPI
Indiana Evening Gazette
Fisher Mientific Co
Marl Handler
Mohawk Board Reinstates Vrabel After Primary Tie
Mohawk Area School Board selected Bariel E. Vrabel to replace the defeated incumbent Edinburg after a primary tie and drawing of lots. Grilli resigns while recovering from a heart transplant. Vrabel and Grilli tied for third place in the November 1975 slate. The board also discussed hiring a summer maintenance monitor for high school repairs and auditorium updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bariel E. Wrabel
Mohawk Area
Hem
Vrabel
Nestview Bessemer
Edinburg
Grilli
Stanton University California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luert
Senate Okays College
Dulles
South Korea
New Democratic Party
Seoul
Kim Young-Sam
Anu
Boxer
Rockwell
Tulsa
Okla
Robert Anderson
Rockwell International
S Val
Anderson
Congress
Digger
Wanted
Auto Workers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!