Terry Fox Remembered as Canadian Hero Across Nation
Canadians mourn Terry Fox after his death at 23, raised 24 million for cancer research. Prime Minister Trudeau led tributes on Parliament Hill, while a Vancouver service honored his coast to coast Marathon of Hope. Fox’s letter to the cancer society outlined his run to raise funds.
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British Columbia
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Fox
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Ottawa
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Trudeau
Christ Church Cathedral
Vancouver
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James McCullum
O'Driscoll
Canadian Cancer Society
Veiled Prophet Parade to anchor new St Louis Fourth of July fair
The Veiled Prophet parade, a Civil War era icon, shifts to a three day riverfront festival starting today in a bid to boost civic pride and revive the economy. Charles and Alonzo Slayback originated the celebration after moving from New Orleans. A planned benefit concert by Ella Fitzgerald kicks off the events with others offering free entertainment and fireworks over the river.
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St. Louis
Prophet
Vincent C. Schoemehl Jr
Charles and
Alonzo Slayback
New Orleans
Ella Fitzgerald
Eads Bridge
Musicians Reach Settlement in Six Flags Wage Clash
A three month strike by Six Flags Mid-America musicians over pay ended with a settlement details of the 18 month pact were not released. Federal mediators said concessions were made to restore labor peace as talks conclude.
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Six Flags
Mid-America
Federal Mediation Service
Musicians’ Union
Horoscope for Saturday July 4 by Bernice Bede Osol
Cancer advises cautious optimism about material luck with no expectation of freebies. Leo demands leadership with others willing to follow if changes are limited. Virgo suggests favorable conditions for a private ambition but keep it quiet. Libra promises a fun day with self control on spending. Scorpio rewards may come from patient restraint. Sagittarius favors time with friends over new faces. Capricorn suggests sociable plans with coworkers. Aquarius urges sticking to plans for a smooth day. Pisces seeks constructive activity. Aries calls for active, fun companions. Taurus hints at opportunities through current associates. Gemini shows boldness with caution and good judgment.
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Lady Luck
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Acorpio
Sagittarius
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Thorugh
Gemini
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Johnsons clash over Bergstrom base shopping privileges
Lady Bird Johnson says she did not know Air Force policy barred her from using Bergstrom base commissary. She notes privileges began during Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency and were withdrawn recently after questions by a Carter aide. The dispute centers on military base shopping rights and regulations.
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Lady Bird Johnson
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Austin
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Department of Defense
Lyndon
Bergstrom
Johnson
Jimmy Carter
White House
Stewart retires after 23 years on Supreme Court bench
Thursday marked the Supreme Court's final session before summer recess as Chief Justice Warren Burger joined the eight justices in signing a letter regretting Justice Stewart's retirement. Stewart served 23 years on the high court. James Galway sparked a playful contest at the Chautauqua Music Festival when he played The Flight of the Bumblebee in 52.45 seconds, challenging the Canadian Brass to a faster rendition on the Rimsky Korsakov piece.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Stewart
Supreme Court
Warren Burger
Upstate
New York
James Galway
Galway
Chuck Daellenbach
Toronto
Ronnie Romm
Daellenback
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