Opposition Threatens 1976 Expo in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia neighborhood revolt threatens the 1976 international exposition marking the nation's bicentennial. City leaders warn 50 50 odds without community support as residents fear congestion, tourist influx, and housing changes. Officials cite transportation and financing as key hurdles to hosting the event.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Comtender
John P. Bracken
Bicentennial Corp
Bracken
Jack Kelly
Nixon
Miami
Paris
Byberry
Counterfeit License Ring Sought By Police
Baltimore police search a photo offset license press at the heart of a statewide counterfeiting ring. Fake Maryland licenses sell for 5 to 16 dollars in state cities and 25 elsewhere, aiding addicts and underage users for IDs, club entries, or alcohol purchases. State police note hundreds arrested in Baltimore, with about 3,000 drivers using fakes. Officials consider 3D cards, nonerasable paper, and color photos to curb the surge.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Stephen A. Anderson
Anderson
General Assembly
Firebomb Destroys Warehouse in Huntsville
A firebomb through a west Huntsville furniture warehouse window ignited a blaze that ruined about 500000 dollars worth of merchandise. Authorities tie the act to a 22 day sanitation workers strike amid heightened tensions. Firefighters battled multiple blazes for hours while police guarded against sniper threats.
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Huntsville
Ala
West Side
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Howard Wolf
Central Charge Bank
Americard Master Charge
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Emer J. Johnson
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Allied van Lines
Dist. Atty
Fred Simpson
Patrick Street
America
Americas
Maverick
Monro
Eoulaha
FORD
Frederick, MD
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