02 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1976
Page
1
New York State readies nationwide Bicentennial events from July 1 to 5 with parades ships salutes and fireworks. The program includes Fort Stanwix reburial ceremonies at Rome and music and historical displays at Saratoga National Historic Park stillwater and Albany.
In Beirut the Tal Zaatar Pale stinian refugee camp endured a night of house to house combat as 6000 militiamen with 130 tanks attacked from two sides. The Palestinians and leftist command reported reinforcements and a relief column advancing to ease pressure, while hospitals logged about 180 dead and 280 wounded.
Local 747 of the Carpenters union narrowly rejected a contract offer in Oswego last night by a 223 to 2 tally. Union business manager Loyd Simmons said talks with the contractor's association are stalled with no date set for further negotiations.
Bing Crosby 72 entertained at a cocktail party hosted by Prince Philip in London to thank him for donating proceeds from his two week London Palladium concerts to British charities. The run opened June 21, drew a standing ovation, and is expected to raise about 122,500 dollars.
NEPCO 140 and the barge Eileen C. were seized by U.S. Marshals after a $2 million suit over a major oil spill. The vessels were freed after a $3.8 million bond was posted to cover damage claims. Oil cleanup continues along the St. Lawrence Seaway as tourism and fishing areas report near normal activity.
Aboard the Coast Guard bark Eagle the fleet of tall ships faced fog and light winds delaying departure from Newport Rhode Island. Cmdr Richard Applebaum said winds will dictate near shore sailing to attract sightseers before rendezvousing with the rest of the fleet near New York for the July 4 events. About 135 ships from 30 countries were to participate in the coastal voyage before the main gathering.
U S unemployment climbs to 7 percent in June marking a monthly rise and heightening fears of recession. Officials say job creation measures may be needed to spur hiring while policy debates continue in Washington.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm high 70 to 75. Tonight and Saturday expect showers with a high around 70 to 75 on Saturday. Winds mostly southerly then westerly at 10 to 20 mph with rain chances 30 percent today 20 percent tonight and 40 percent Saturday.
Lima police patrol the capital with armored cars as a 10 PM to 5 AM curfew is imposed after protests over price hikes. Demonstrators clash with police, rioters loot and set barricades while authorities suspend constitutional rule in parts of Peru amid a 44.4 percent peso devaluation.
Mayor John E. Fitzgibbons announced a $526,000 New York State Department of Transportation contract to Ballard Construction Co. of Syracuse for 2.2 miles of Route 57 in Pansee. Work is expected to start soon with road improvements, guard rails, signs, and safety features planned.
Oswego hosts a revived invitational golf event marking the first hold since an eight year lapse. The field features local clubs aiming for strong scores and competition at the Fulton course.
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