Probe continues into disastrous Beverly Hills fire
Southgate mayor questions whether Beverly Hills Supper Club had a prior fire safety inspection. A crane rips down the facade as investigators search for the cause of a blaze that killed 160. Missing persons stand at 58 with 118 identified. authorities see no clear explanation yet and expect results only by week’s end.
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Southgate
Beverly Hills
Ken Paul
Paul
Dick Riesenberg
Kentucky Highway Patrol
Ken Brandenburgh
Johin Davidson
John Bramlage
Fort Wright
Americans Pray and Remember on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day observations across the United States included prayers, parades, and reflections on fallen soldiers. Reports note a fatal Southgate, Kentucky fire and highway deaths, while veterans like 92-year-old Bill Fletcher lament waning parade enthusiasm. A World War I Purple Heart story from Richard Cavender echoes the day’s themes of sacrifice. In Manhasset, Right To Life wreathes war memorials after being barred from an American Legion parade due to political group status.
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Associated Press
Southgate
Hin
U.S
Washington
Navy
J. Graham Claytor
Seattle
Bill Fletcher
Richard Cavender
Bonita
Calif
Cavender
Cantinu
France
Long Island
Manhasset
N.Y
Right To Life
The
Legion
North Shore
Right-To-Life
Lightning and man caused forest fires in Gila N F
The Gila National Forest reports 27 fires this year with 11 man caused and 16 lightning caused. Most fires averaged four acres. a fast one near Nugrita fire base Sunday. Smokejumpers assisted on two May 26 fires on Silver Creek Divide and near Kingston Black Range. both burned about four caves. Conditions remain extremely dry and users urged to exercise caution. Traffic deaths tolls shown by AP: 1977 year to date 213. 1976 year to date 211.
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Gila National Forest
Nugrita
Silver Creek Divide
Glenwood
Black Range
Kingston
Associated Press
Kiwanis Set To Host July 4 Barbecue In Hurley
The Hurley Kiwanis Club will host the annual July 4 barbecue in Gough Park after the parade. A club spokesman calls Kiwanis veterans at cooking a delicious southwest barbecue while the area expects cooler midweek weather. The National Weather Service sees partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of thunderstorms into Wednesday evening and a Wednesday high in the low 80s with a 58 degree low. Kiwanis volunteers support youth activities, fund drives for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Christmas baskets, crime protection, eye glasses for needy children, and community service in volunteer time.
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Hurley Kiwanis Club
Gough Park
Burley Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
National Weather Service
Fort Bayard
Geothermal Study Nears Review of Gila Leases
The Forest Service will release an environmental impact study on proposed geothermal drilling leases in the Gila National Forest for public comment mid September. An in house draft should be ready by July, with revisions leading to a final report next year and a potential decision within about 30 days after the 60 day comment period ends.
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Gila National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Recreation and Lands
Ron Henderson
Forest Interdisciplinary
Henderson
Forest Service
The
U.S. Geothermal Corp
Thermal Resources
New York City
Earth Power Corp
Tulsa
Okla
Morris R. Antwell
Habis
Gila
Bureau of Land Management
Gila River
Gila Center
Geological Survey
Dimas
New Mexico
Dutch Moluccan terrorists seek intermediaries on train
In Assen Netherlands AP reports South Moluccan attackers holding hostages on a train asked for intermediaries to discuss demands. A Justice Ministry spokesman cautioned optimism is limited while another source noted a separate group holding four hostages showed no such request. Authorities say talks involve possible flight plans and weapon surrender for safe exit.
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Assen
The
Netherlands
Justice Ministry
Monnay
Justice
Spake Amin
U Po
Vietnam
Holland
Bavensmilde
Indonesia
Dutch East Indies
Crews Contain Fire Near Raton in Colfax County
Crews contained a forest fire in Colfax County southwest of Raton burning 50 to 55 acres. Fire fighters aimed to fully control by late afternoon, with spot fires along Curi Canyon. High humidity aided containment. Angel Fire crew released as progress allowed others to depart.
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N.M
Colfax
Raton
Forest Service
Jit Dimas
Curi Canyon
Ainire
Dimas
Angel
Army National Guard
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Richard Peterson
Daily Press
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Ray Hughes
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