Zebra Room Fire Sparks Kentucky Club Debates
The Beverly Hills nightclub blaze at SOUTHGATE Kentucky killed at least 161 people and is traced to the Zebra Room where a wedding party had just left. Investigators report extinguishers used and evidence collected as they determine origin and cause amid overcrowding questions. State officials debate whether the fire marshal warned of danger last December and consider manslaughter charges if negligence is shown.
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Southgate
UPI
Beverly Hills
Kentucky
Ken Brandenburgh
Brandenburgh
Walter Bailey
Bailey
GM extends warranty on 1977 Chevrolet engined autos despite limited swap uptake
Detroit GM will continue indefinitely its extended three year or 36,000 mile warranty for the 87,000 1977 Oldsmobiles Buicks Pontiacs with Chevrolet engines. The swap offer ended in most states except New York where a court extended the program until June 11. About 48,336 responded, 5,725 traded for newer Chevrolets, amid lawsuits and consumer groups urging full exchanges.
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Detroit
API
General Motors
New York State
New York State Supreme Court
New York
San Francisco
Jasper Arts Group Plans Tut Trip to Chicago
Jasper Indiana August 10 11 bus trip offered by the Jasper Community Arts Commission to see the Treasures of King Tut exhibit. Participants visit the Field Museum and Museum of Science and Industry with a Marshall Field shopping stop. Contact Mary Munarin engine.
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Jasper
Ind
Chicago
Jasper Community Arts Commission
Field Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Marshall Field
Mary Munarin
House Votes Compromise On Kill of Porpoises
Washington United Press International reports the House approved a compromise porpoise kill quota of 69 000 for 1977, 10 000 above the Commerce Department proposal and 10 000 below tuna industry demands. The vote included amendments from Rep. McCloskey to phase in reductions toward zero mortality and to allow future quota adjustments. The measure now heads to the Senate with competing bills from Sen. Hayakawa and Sen. Magnuson.
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Washington
UPI
House
Commerce Department
John Murphy
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commission
Paul McCloskey Jr
Calif
California
Murphy
U.S
McCloskey
Tim Lee Carter
Rey
Rep
Don Bonker
D-Wash
Paul McCloskey
Capitol Hill
Austrian Viewers Protest For Kojak Reinstatement
Austrian viewers protested against changing the program forcing state television to reinstate the U.S. series Kojak starring Telly Savalas. Officials said Kojak, aired for two years, will continue due to its popularity.
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Vienna
UPD
U.S
Telly Savalas
Reading Failure Slows 8th Graders in Chicago District
Chicago District 9 Superintendent Albert A. Briggs says about 675 of 189 8th graders on the near West Side will be held back for not reading at a 6th grade level. He aims to raise scores with remedial centers, hopeful that 80 to 90 percent will eventually advance.
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Chicago
UPS
Near West Side
District
Albert A. Briggs
Briggs
Inner City
Board of Education
Crane High School
Crane
Moluccan Terrorists Stand Firm Amid Hostage Standoff
Dutch authorities press mediation as about 60 hostages remain on a train and at a Bavensmilde school. Crisis team led by Dick Mulder seeks a peaceful end while negotiating the release of 21 jailed islanders and a return flight for all hostages.
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Assen
The
Netherlands
UPI
Dick Mulder
Battle of Wits
Indonesia
Mulder
Bavensmilde
Mmlder
Accused Narcotics Dealer Killed In Hotel Standoff
In Los Angeles a 29 hour police siege ended when Howard Lee McDowell 27 of Miami emerged with a gun to his girlfriend Janet Meyers 27 and was shot by a SWAT rifleman. Meyers was released without charges. Police say both appeared high on cocaine.
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Los Angeles
API
Howard Lee McDowell
Miami
Airport Marina Hotel
McDowell
Janet Meyers
Miss Meyers
Norfolk
Florida
Miss Meyer
New England Patriots
Mack Herron
Herron
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