Violence in South Africa fuels funeral unrest near King William's Town
In King William's Town vicinity uprising followed the open air funeral of black leader Steve Biko as 20 000 mourners gathered. A black man was killed and two policemen were wounded when police investigated alleged terrorist activity in Soweto. A crowd later stoned two policemen to death and rioted in East London, 30 miles east of King William's Town.
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King William's Town
South Africa
Steve Bika
Soweto
Johannesburg
South
Africa
East London
Los Angeles Wins Bid To Host 1984 Olympics
USOC selects Los Angeles over New York by 55-39 to represent the United States before the IOC for the 1984 Summer Games. LA highlights existing facilities like Memorial Coliseum and Rose Bowl with a $33.5 million capital outlay and $183.5 million total outlay, aiming for a break-even budget.
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U.S. Olympic Committee
Los Angeles
New York
Inter
National Olympic Committee
IOC
Athens
United States
USOC
Tom Bradley
Shea Stadium
M. Donald Grant
Baseball Mets
Yankee Stadium
Shea
Meditating Sooner Wins Cliff-Hanger
Oklahoma edged Ohio State 29-28 as Uwe von Schumann booted a 41-yard field goal with 3 seconds left, after meditating on a self taught routine from his girlfriend's brother in law. The dramatic finish capped a weekend where Big Eight teams posted strong scores and Kansas State snapped a 12 game losing streak with a 21-14 win over Wichita State.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Sooners
Uwe von Schumann
Hayes
Ohio State Buckeyes
von Schumann
State
Missouri
Tigers
California
Gary Graumann
Kansas State
Wichita State
Kansas
Washington State
Nebraska
Baylor
Colorado
New Mexico
Iowa State
Bowling Green
Oklahoma State
Terry Miller
Texas- el Paso
Mike Osborn
Osborn
Texas-El Paso
Bill Michaels
Superman
Cowboys
Miller
Hypnotic drug allegedly used on teenage murder suspect
Miami AP report says defense claims Ronald Zamora received sodium amytal during a night visit to his jail cell by a defense psychiatrist. The drug, described as a hypnotic, allegedly left Zamora woozy. prosecutors dispute the truth serum label while Zamora faces a first degree murder charge in the Elinor Haggart case. Agrella to be tried separately.
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Miami
Ronald Zamora
Zamora
Rubin
Dade County
Michael Gilbert
Free Hand To Hospital Boards Dictates County Authority
An attorney general opinion held Graham County and its commission have no oversight of the hospital board of trustees. The board’s powers flow from the state, not the county, and trustees may operate the hospital with tax funding but without public disclosure of financial records unless mandated by law. The opinion notes no express duty for county officials to maintain hospital financial records.
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Topeka
Hns
Board of Trustees
Board of
Graham County
Steven E. Worcester
Curt Schneider
Jonathan Small
Worcester
County Commission
Hospital Board of Trustees
of County Commissioners
Weaver laments Krueger resignation as state architect
In Topeka Kansas Rep. Fred Weaver chairing the House Ways and Means Committee expressed regret that Louis J. Krueger resigned as state architect amid criticism of the Architectural Services office. Weaver stressed the inquiry targets systemic issues, not Krueger personally, as witnesses outlined problems from faulty workmanship to project management at KU Medical Center expansion and related state facilities.
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Topeka
Kan
Fred Weaver
Baxter Springs
Louis J. Krueger
Weaver
House
Ways and Means
Krueger
Statehouse
Lou Krueger
Legislative Committee
Warren Corman
State Board of Regents
Corman
Millon University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Hearing tests and estate hearing in Franklin County Kansas
In the District Court of Franklin County Kansas a petition to determine descent of real estate in Richmond and all property of Alfred Amos Wiesner deceased is filed by John C Wiesner son and heir at law. A hearing is set for October 11 1977 at ten o clock a.m. in Ottawa Kansas. Also notices a free electronic hearing test by Beltone specialists at the Royal Manor Motel September 28 from noon to 3 p.m. and in home testing available.
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District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Alfred Arps Wiesner
Alfred Wiesner
KSA
Towit
Rigdon
Richmond
Kangas
Alfred Amos Wiesner
Ottawa
John ¢. Wiesner
Gary L. Jordan
P.d. Box
Royal Manor
Osage City Seeks Bids for Youth Recreation Park Job
Osage City Kansas invites lump sum bids for Jones Youth Recreation Park improvements Project No 20-0030. Work includes site preparation concrete landscaping plumbing and electrical. Documents cost 50 with 5 bid bond and nonresident registration rules. bids opened Oct 5 1977 1 pm at City Clerk office. City reserves right to reject bids and may hold bids up to 30 days for review. Bob Watson City Clerk.
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Osage City
Kansas
Jones
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Project
C.D
U.S
Director of Revenue
State of Kansas
State of
City Council
Bob Watson
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Telly Savalas
Florida
Beltone
Franklin County Shrine Club
L&m
T. R. Clark
Ottawa Lodge No
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A.M
Fellowcraft
Denzel A. Rybolt
Master Clarence E. Rea
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Jonathan E. Todd, E.H.P
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Hazel Crumm
Stephen L. Chapman
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East Sun
Scott's
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Grey House
Williamsburg
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Quin Furniture
South Main
SunMastr
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Olathe
Wellsville
Arrowhead Restaurant
TK Enterprise
Denver
Union Special
Singer
Wilcox Gibbs
Sergers
Ptatf
Lexington
Fischer Enterprises
Eureka
Oak
Sonic Drive-In
South In
Ottawa University
University Business Office
Darey Products Co
Olathe Naval Air Station
Gardner
Edgerton Antioch
North Sycamore
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Garfield
Wade Mace
North Poplar
Tree Service
Taylor
Ralph Taylor
John Fritts
Budge
Gammon Piano Service
Ieneral Services
Jack RuHer
Singer Sewing Machine
Dundee Fabrics
Bennie Stinson
Dan Arnold
N. King
A.K. Watts
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Overbrook
Tom Bach
Cecil Beatty
Franklin Co
Printy and Son
Ben Printy
Cap
Thur
Claude Myers Auction Service
Centropolis
RFD
Walter Bush
15Th St
Brown’s Hardware
Gibbons Auto Salvage
Williamson and Company
Ottawa Herald
Fresh Country Telephone
Sharlee Distributors
Edith and
Jim LeValley
Rinsenvac
Brown's Hardware
Budge's
Ace Hardware
Malin
Rigid Form Inc
J&ne
Used Furniture Mart
West 2Nd
Alco Store
Browning
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Johnson Motors
Bob Luce
Ottawa Marine
River On Cedar
Smith and Wesson
J. C. Higgins
Ithica
Otasco
Winchester
Baldwin Orgasonic Organ
North Cherry
Paola-Osow Airport
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