Sikh guru leads week long rain festival in Britain
Jagal Singh Ji arrives from the Punjab with a 20 member orchestra to trigger a drought relief ceremony in Southall. A government water conservation campaign worth 548000 dollars launches as Archbishop Coggan declines a national day of prayer for rain, citing crisis limits. Five Sikh couples will wed to mark the festival's end.
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UPI
Britain
Canterbury
Jagal Singh Ji
Punjab
Southall
Walter Council
Emmy Strengthens Aboard Eastbound Path From Hurricane Emmy
Emmy moved eastward with 100 mph winds then 95 mph, weakening distance from North America. Forecasters expect a turn to the northeast and continued movement about 15 mph. The system remains offshore with potential impacts limited to Europe if it recurves.
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Vietnam Vet Holds 7 Hostages Over GI Bill Demands
In Cleveland a Vietnam veteran and former Chessie System employee seized seven hostages with a sawed off shotgun and pistol for nine hours. He surrendered with all hostages unharmed after negotiations led by Robert McGowan. The gunman, Ashby Leach, demanded reinstatement of the GI Bill and compensation for veterans.
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Chessie System Inc
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Ashby Leach
Huntington
W. Va
Vietnam
Terminal Tower
Leach
Howard Skidmore
Chessie
Skidmore
Chessie System
Astley
Linda
Roy McKinnon
FBI
Old Capitol Fire Hazard is Saved
A Senate committee study warns preserving the old Capitol could hinder firefighting on the adjacent new 22 story building. Firefighters would need ground level hoses and reach to contain any blaze between the structures, risking spread to the new Capitol. The panel backs tearing down the old Capitol to follow the original Capitol center plan.
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Fla
UPI
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Dempsey Barron
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Levy
Ken Myers
Miami
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Lew Brantley
Jacksonville
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Blue Cross Seeks Higher Rates To Cover Losses
Blue Cross Blue Shield requests a 14.4 million rate hike for 287 419 policyholders after reporting losses exceeding 1 million dollars per month despite a 32.5 million prior increase. Insurance Commissioner Ashier held a public hearing on higher premiums and a deductible rise from 100 to 300 in major medical plans.
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Fla
UPI
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Phil Ashier
Ashler
JW. Herbert
Florida
Nerbert
Marion
Mormon Will of Hughes Set for Court Hearing
In Las Vegas the so called Mormon Will from Howard Hughes will face probate in Judge Keith Hayes court. Executor Noah Dietrich seeks to protect a $2.5 billion empire with handwriting experts arguing over authenticity. Experts from Derek Davis to others test their verdicts as Dietrich’s side pursues a jury trial likely in November. Hughes died April 5 at age 70 aboard a flight from Acapulco to Houston.
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Nev
Howard Hughes
Keith Hayes
Noah Dietrich
Mughes
Dietrich
Dietvich
Derek Davis
Hughes
Sunni Corp
Acapulco
Mexico
Houston
Political rally draws large turnout in Okaloosa county
Fort Walton Beach hosts a major nonpartisan political forum at the Okaloosa Shrine Fairgrounds. About 65 candidates from county to national levels set up booths. speakers begin at 12 30 p m with three minutes per candidate and entertainment by the Rosie O Grady Dixieland Band.
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Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Shrine Fairgrounds
Lewis ‘Turner
Rosie O'Grady
Pensacola
Classified Rates and Circulation Details
Daily News main office listings show want ads for Valp Niceville circulation with subscription terms. Rates include daily and Sunday copies, mail prices listed for 1 month 13.00, 6 months 8.59, and yearly options. audit bureau membership noted.
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Corriar
Mail
Sundey
Manthe
Oaly
Umanth
Moembar
Avraau
Local GOP Office Burglarized Amid Fort Walton Beach Findings
Fort Walton Beach police reported a burglary at the Republican Party headquarters on Miracle Strip Parkway where a desk contained $13.56 in change. Entry occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning after the front door was pried. A church break in at First Baptist Church caused door damage but nothing missing. A purse stolen from a car at Wayside Park east of Destin totaled $115 with cards and a Texas license. Vehicle seats valued at $200 were reported missing from Tribble Auto Service lot.
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Miracle Strip
Fort Walton Beach
First Baptist Church
First
Starbeson Streets
Okaloosa County
Kidnaping Suspects Arraignment Delayed in California
In Madera California three men Fred N Woods James Schoenfeld and Richard Schoenfeld appeared as arraignments were postponed to Sept 22 with bail set at 1 million each Defense asked for more time to review grand jury indictments and the suspects showed little emotion Judge Jack L Hammerberg presided.
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Madera
Calif
Apt
Chowchilla
Jack L. Hammerberg
Fred N. Woods
James Schoenfeld
Richard
Debates Plan Debated Over Timing And Format
Ford and Carter aides clashed over the ground rules for four debates sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Dole challenged the no-embargo pledge, arguing for flexibility in shortages or national emergencies. FEC weighing sponsor legality delayed a decision until Monday as Carter campaigned in Plains and Mondale toured industrial states.
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