Niece of King Dies After Jogging Collapse
Ester Darlene King, 20, niece of Martin Luther King Jr., collapsed and died while jogging on a high school track in Atlanta. She was dead on arrival at Grady Hospital, with medical examiners citing no foul play. She was the daughter of Rev. A D King.
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Navy appoints panel to probe fishing boat bombing
The U S Navy named Capt. George A Canon to lead an investigation with Philippine police into a June 18 air exercise incident that killed four Filipino fishermen aged 18 to 27 when their motor boat was struck by a bomb near Zambales.
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Marine sergeant found guilty at Parris Island
Sgt. Roger L. Fetzer, 23, of Fort Wayne Indiana, was reduced to corporal, relieved of drill instructor duties, and fined 400 dollars after pleading guilty to two counts of assault and battery and one count of failing to report an offense. A special court martial sentenced him. He admitted pulling a key chain around a recruit’s neck and throwing another to the floor.
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Hospital strike spreads to nursing homes in NYC
A nonmedical workers strike in New York City hospitals expanded to 14 nursing homes as 40 000 patients faced disruption. Officials accuse strikers of vandalism and drumbeat protests as the labor dispute, the largest in U S hospital history, widens beyond private nonprofit hospitals.
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Reagan Narrows Gap In Colorado Delegates
Reagan narrowed Ford's delegate lead by two votes at the state GOP convention district meetings in Colorado. Ford won three delegates and one uncommitted was chosen, leaving Ford with 1,085, Reagan with 1,000, 103 uncommitted, and 71 remaining toward the 1,130 needed for the GOP nomination.
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Weather Outlook and Obituaries in July 10 1976 Issue
Variable cloudiness tonight and Sunday with a chance of thundershowers. Lows in the upper 60s to low 70s, highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Rain chances 30 percent tonight and 50 percent Sunday. South to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Deaths: Paul F. Ehrman 65 Ft Pierce Florida Frank A. Schaffer 97 New London Paul E. Sandwisch 84 Woodville.
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Woodville
Opinion Line frames money as major marriage fault
Friday's question asks readers if money conflicts cause most marital problems, citing an Atlanta psychiatrist. The item frames financial stress as a leading factor in breakups and invites reader responses.
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Money and marriage clash sparks polls and opinions
Readers debate whether money pressures strain marriages and whether religion or lack thereof shapes harmony. Israelis action and hostage rescue prompt questions about right and wrong. Vote lines urge readers to call in yes or no by midnight.
Funeral chain ordered to refund overcharged funeral costs
The FTC and Service Corporation International reached a consent agreement requiring refunds to customers charged more than ten dollars above cremation and service costs over the past five years. The Houston based firm faces new rules on casket sales and third party charges as it operates 135 funeral homes in 16 states and D C.
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Fanny Farmer Strike Ends With 40 Cent Raise
Teamsters Local 20 members voted 123 to 75 to end a five week strike at Fanny Farmer Candy Studios accepting a three year contract. Wages rise 25 cents an hour in each of the last two years and an extra 40 cents in the first year, plus increased vacation time and life and health insurance. About 335 workers walked out May 31. some return to work Monday with remaining phased back by July 19. Vacation pay options for strike time and lawsuits dropped.
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Women Demand Half Of 1980 Convention
At the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York, women push for half the delegates. Carter holds the nomination edge with about 1,810 delegates. The NOW march plans emphasize equal representation, while women threaten a floor fight over a minority report.
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Doctors Optimistic For Pat's Recovery
Doctors say Pat Nixon is progressing after a stroke and remains in serious condition through the weekend. President Nixon voiced cautious optimism about recovery citing mental strength and strong care as crucial factors.
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Long Beach
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Stolen Blasting Caps From Camp Timberlane
Camp Timberlane in Wakeman reports the theft of fifty blasting caps from a locked tool shed. Also missing are a chain saw $150 a gas generator $200 and a tractor. No forced entry noted and the former caretaker was due to report Friday but did not appear.
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