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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
2
In Eastman Quebec 36 of 40 bus crash victims were laid to rest after a mass funeral at a hockey arena. The tragedy on Lake D Argent followed a theater trip, with Archbishop Jean Marie Fortier urging faith amid grief as mourners filled the mining town of 9000.
Fog and cooler weather helped slow a forest and brush fire that has burned over 9 000 acres near Cazadero in Sonoma County. About 500 campers were evacuated while 700 firefighters protected a summer population of 1 500. Three other Northern California fires burned over 15 000 acres including Shasta County near Redding and Downieville in Sierra County. lightning sparked most blazes.
Cardinal John Dearden of Detroit says it is beyond possibility that he could be chosen to succeed Pope Paul VI. He told reporters he does not consider himself a possible candidate, though it's hard to speculate. Dearden arrives in Rome to attend the Pope's funeral and join the conclave that begins August 25.
Memphis police officers walk off the job and join picket lines after a 528 to 266 vote against a wage offer. Sheriff deputies patrol city streets as a civil emergency is declared and National Guard support may be activated. The walkout coincides with Elvis Presley death anniversary festivities attracting thousands of tourists and fans.
Gold prices rose to new peaks on the London and Zurich bullion markets as the dollar slid to fresh lows against the West German mark and Swiss franc. Zurich quoted $210 to $210.75 per ounce, London around $210.50 before dealers trimmed it to about $210.85 at morning fixing.
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