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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1976
Page
4
Transportation Secretary William Coleman launches public hearings on requiring air bags in new cars. The government weighs costs and safety against optional belts and existing passive restraints, with potential to save thousands of lives annually if adopted.
Washington AP reports with 15 days left before the convention roll call 125 Republican delegates hold the key to the nominating fight. Ford and Reagan factions claim potential first ballot wins but neither has reached the 1,130 votes needed. AP counts uncommitted delegates at 125 with Ford at 1,105 and Reagan at 1,029, amid shifting allegiances and running mate talk.
In Beirut, an International Red Cross convoy breached to Tal Zaatar to evacuate Palestinians as talks hint at a tentative armistice. About 50 killed as Christian forces press a six week assault, while a Swedish medical team cites 1400 dead and 4000 wounded in the camp and Nabaa slum.
Dennis Sanders, 21, pleaded insanity in the first degree murder charge for the death of Hill City high school teacher Linda Leebrick. A psychiatric evaluation may be requested. trial venue concerns were raised but judge denied a change of venue. Sanders is held without bond at Ellis County facility. Leebrick's battered body was found April 22 near the Solomon River east of Hill City.
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