Post-Bicentennial Feels of Normalcy Mark July Fourth
The Fourth of July 1977 returns to low key celebrations across the U S with fireworks picnics concerts regattas and parades while sporadic clashes and tensions surface. Billy Carter attends events in Lexington Tenn as gunfire and protests punctuate the day in New York Skokie Columbus Oakland Berkeley and Boston amid a public mood of collective relief.
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Tenn
Vietnam
Air Force
Columbus
Ohio
Oakland
Calif
Huey Newton
Berkeley
Bay
San Francisco
Candlestick Park
Golden Gate Park
Giants
Washington
National Archives
Boston
Sailor's Reign of Terror Ends
New York AP reports 26-year-old Luis Robinson confessed to hijacking a bus bound for Vermont, killing two aboard and injuring three, then holding JFK Airport siege for nine hours before surrendering. He sought $6 million and a plane to Cuba, claiming dream inspiration amid claimed shipboard abuse. his family reacted with grief as passengers faced a fatal confrontation and a driver was wounded or killed. Sergeant details note Port Authority departure and the Vermont Transit bus involved. Ottawa City Commission holds a single 9:30 a.m. meeting agenda item about a Planning Commission report.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport
Skokie
Investigtion
Associated Press
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Detroit
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Conn
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Bruce Deboer
East Hartford
Deboer
Norman Bozick
Vermont Transit Co
Bozick
Beef Vote Underway in National Referendum
Kan sas cattlemen began voting in the national beef referendum to determine if sellers will voluntarily commit part of the sale price to research and promotion. About 24,000 in Kansas and 300,000 nationally have through July 15 to vote by county ASC office or absentee ballot. a two thirds national approval triggers the point-of-sale checkoff funding for cattle research and market expansion.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Ally
Pakistan Army takes control after four months of unrest
ISLAMABAD AP The army seized Pakistan’s government today after four months of political turmoil and threats of violence between Bhutto supporters and foes. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and other leaders were placed in temporary protective custody. Arrests began around 2 am and were announced by Radio Pakistan who said the takeover was complete by 7:30 am. The army vowed to guard vital installations and restore peace.
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Pakistan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Radio Pakistan
Bhutto
Pakistan People’s Party
Pakistan National Alliance
Supreme Court Terms Tilt Conservative Under Burger
The Supreme Court issued 176 decisions in nine months, studying nearly 5,000 cases as it tilted conservative under Chief Justice Burger. The term saw strong law enforcement impact, limits on abortion and pregnancy disability mandates, and Nixon's tapes ruling with Burger and Rehnquist dissenting. Justice Stevens emerged as a prolific writer while swing votes Powell and Stewart aligned with conservatives more often. Blackmun showed increased independence in key rulings. Unanimous decisions occurred 45 times among 126 signed opinions.
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Eral
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Lewis F. Powell Jr
Potter Stewart
John Paul Stevens
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Powell
Stevens
Gerald R. Ford
William J. Brennan Jr
Thurgood Marshall
Harry A. Blackmun
Burger- Rehnquist
Blackmun
Minnesota Twin
Weather data gaps cited at Topeka hearing
Kansans pay millions in higher insurance costs and face planning difficulties due to inadequate weather data. Experts urge a national climate program with a data clearing house to translate research into public use.
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Topeka
Kan
Pearson
James B. Pearson
Rkan
Federal
Sen. Pearson
Glen Meretz
University of Kansas
L. Dean Bark
Kansas State University
Allen Pearson
Meretz
Pipeline in Alaska shuts down for nitrogen leak
The trans-Alaska oil pipeline was halted Monday night after a nitrogen leak from a buried drain plug near Pump Station No. 8. Repair was expected 11 to 13 hours, with oil to resume mid-morning Tuesday. The leak did not release oil. flow had been stopped 15 miles away.
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Alaska
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
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Valdez
Alyeska
Vo Tech Meeting Agenda Details Cooperation Board
The Herald notes a Vocational Cooperative meeting at 7:30 this evening rather than a U S 29u Board of Education session. The cooperative board includes Ottawa Pomona Williamsburg Baldwin City and Central Heights representatives and will discuss finances name of the cooperative elect officers and appoint staff.
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