Nation Celebrates 200th Fourth of July Across Land and Sea
Americans nationwide lit skies and sailed ships to mark the 200th Fourth of July with unity and pride. President Ford hosted events at Valley Forge Independence Hall and the Lincoln Memorial while U S Constitution fired a 21 gun salute. A parade of peace ships, twelve thousand cheering observers at Fort McHenry, and a display along New York Harbor culminated in a nationwide tribute to liberty.
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Tel Aviv Jubilation After Uganda Hostage Rescue
Tel Aviv erupted in jubilant celebrations as crowds danced and sang praise for Israeli commandos who carried out a daring hostage rescue in Uganda. Thousands, including families, filled streets while a bearded Patriarch sounded the shofar in emotional scenes.
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Israelis Reborn Hope After Entebbe Raid Homecoming
Amid tears and songs, Israelis mourn a son lost at the Entebbe raid and celebrate the rescue of 100 hostages including 71 Israelis. Crowds at a Tel Aviv air base recall unity and vow to unite after years of economic and political strain.
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Indians Drop 3rd In Row After Big Attendance
The Cleveland Indians drew about 60,000 fans to boost this season's MLB attendance record for largest in a series, nearly 160,000, but the Tribe lost three of four games, including last night's 4-3 setback. Details on page C-1.
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Elyria Welcomes Bicentennial Baby Tina Marie
Christina Marie Radel was born at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 4 55 am weighing seven pounds three ounces on July 4. Parents Lawrence and Gheslane Rachel Radel of 744 Purdue Ave share the Bicentennial joy with their two year old daughter and say they planned a quiet day at home but welcomed their daughter amid celebration.
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Ford congratulates Rabin on raid
President Ford praised Israel for rescuing 106 Air France hostages in Uganda. He called the operation a thwarting of a senseless act of terrorism in a letter to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin read at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The White House had said the U.S. did not know Israel would mount the raid.
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Norwalk Man Dies After Falling Into Paint Remover Vat
Michael Church of Berlin Heights died at Fish er-Titus Memorial Hospital after reportedly falling into a two foot deep sulfuric acid paint remover vat at Van Dreaser Corp. He was found floating face up by coworkers. Coroner ruled accidental drowning with alcohol in his system. He belonged to UAW 1379 and is survived by family and a fiancé. Services planned at Hinman Funeral Home.
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Margie Lander
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Weather summary for tonight and tomorrow
Weather report notes cloudy and partly cloudy skies with tonight and tomorrow. Lows expected mid 50s to near 60, highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain about 33 percent tonight. Light to variable winds.
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