Two Women Die Crossing Elvis Presley's Graceland Drive
In Memphis, a speeding drunk driver struck two women crossing Elvis Presley Boulevard near Graceland before dawn as fans kept vigil for Elvis. A teen was critically injured. driver Treatise Wheeler III, 18, faces charges including two counts of murder and DUI after the 55 mph crash.
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Memphis
Tenn
Elvis Presley
Graceland
Presley
James Sinclair
Sam Martz
Police Traffic Division
Treatise Wheeler III
Tennessee
Martz
Wheeler
Budget Director Lance clears in probe into banking
Federal investigators found no information to prosecute Budget Director Bert Lance or others over banking activities in Georgia. Comptroller John Heimann noted unresolved questions about acceptable banking practices and said his office may revise regulations. Lance and Hermann to testify Sept. 7. Reports indicate missing filings by Lance but no immediate prosecutions.
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Washington
Bert Lance
Lance
Georgia
Comptroller of the Currency
John Heimann
Congress
Heimann
Senate Government Affairs
Comptroller
Carter
Hermann
Mation
Abraham Ribicoff
Ribicoff
Charles Percy
R-Il
Abraham
Percy
Gunman Surrenders After Hostage Ordeal at Santa Cruz Retreat
Thomas Wilson, 26, hijacked a city bus to reach a Baha'i center 20 miles northwest of Santa Cruz, held 63 hostages for six hours before surrendering with no one harmed. He was booked on kidnapping and auto theft charges and sent to Santa Cruz County Hospital for psychiatric testing. Captives, aided by negotiations and songs, urged his release as they suggested safe exit plans and Wilson conceded.
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Methodist Hospital
Tammy J. Bauer
St. Clair
St. Louis
Martz
Dave Tenenbaum
Associated Press
Santa Cruz
Calif
Thomas Wilson
Bak
Ersfield
Santa Cruz County Hospital
Marvin Gangloff
Jack Kembro
Mariposa
Delos Brandon
San Luis Obispo Men's Colony
Wilson
Kembro
Ken Allen
Johnson Expected To Win Confirmation
Washington AP report notes U.S. District Judge Frank M Johnson is Carter’s pick to lead the FBI. Conservatives predict Senate confirmation, liberals praise his civil rights record, and hearings may begin after the September return. Johnson faces questions on law enforcement philosophy and past Alabama rulings.
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Washington
U.S
Frank M.johnson
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Senate
Johnson
Congress
Carter
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Kennedy
Judiciary Committee
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Allen
Garage Fire Destroys Vehicle and Cuts Power Lines
A fire destroyed a garage at the corner of Powhattan and Hickory late Wednesday, damaging a 1969 pickup and a 1974 Malibu. A nearby telephone cable was also burned, disrupting about 600 lines. Public Safety is investigating the cause as Southwestern Bell works to restore service by five this afternoon.
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FBI
White House
Atty
Griffin B. Bell
Powhattan
Hickory
N. Main
Garry Nettles
Ottawa
Southwestern Bell
Elvis Presley Funeral Held Private In Graceland Estate
Elvis Presley funeral proceeded privately at Graceland with family and close friends in midafternoon. Rex Humbard announced as officiant while Vernon Presley and security chief Dick Grob oversaw arrangements. Thousands waited outside as flags were ordered at half staff by Governor Ray Blanton.
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Memphis, Tenn
Elvis Presley
Dick Grob
Presley
Vernon Presley
Elvis
Grob
Gene Barksdale
Ohio
Humbard
Memphis
Graceland Mansion
Tennessee
Ray Blanton
Ottawa Merchants Sell Out of Elvis Records
Ottawa stores report Elvis Presley records sold out nationwide with Woolworth's and others nearly cleared. Butler's, Gibson's, Alco, and Lieberman Enterprises indicate shipments imminent, with special orders and 100 Presley albums expected today. Posters and memorabilia remain unavailable.
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Ottawa
Woolworth's
Gibson's
Alco
Butler’s Music Store
Butler's
Gibson’s
Walt Butler
Midwest
Lieberman Enterprises
Kansas City
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Jeff
Alabama
Kevin Fewell
Judi Sterling
Vassar Playhouse
Rex Humbard
Akron
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