Klan Demonstrators Oppose Pardon of Leo Frank
About 200 robed Ku Klux Klan members protested posthumous pardon efforts for Leo Frank in Marietta Georgia. Police reported roughly 300 spectators as Edward Fields spoke, wreath laid at Mary Phagan’s grave, and a counterdemonstration at First Baptist Church drawing about 300 people. The parade was permitted, with no violence reported. Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent, was convicted of Phagan’s 1913 murder and sentenced to death, later commuted to life by Gov. Slaton.
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Mostly clear skies for the holiday across the nation
The national weather outlook shows clear skies for most areas on Saturday with scattered thundershowers in the Southeast and a tornado sighting southwest of Miami. Rain is forecast in Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Florida and parts of Michigan and the central Great Plains.
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Ohio schools praised for financial stability and funding rise
Governor Celeste touted Ohio's school system as financially stable with a $1 billion funding increase for primary and secondary schools, a 28.3 percent rise from the prior biennium, and $8.5 million for science English and math programs. Also reported are lottery results from The Number and ChiO Lotto drawings with numbers 732 and 4 18 17 24 31 35.
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Missouri man sought in 17 Illinois killings
A murder warrant was issued Saturday for Donald Richard Lego 51 for reportedly killing an elderly widow in Will County. State official Edward Petka said Lego previously lived in Chicago and Joliet, and that warrant is based on strong evidence from Will County sheriff's police and the Illinois State Police. Authorities are reluctant to link Lego to the other two months of killings at this time.
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Stokes seeks new trial in Md drunken driving case
U S Rep Louis Stokes asks a Maryland judge for a new trial on his August conviction for driving under the influence and running a red light in Montgomery County. Lawyers claim judge errors in DWI instructions and juror contact with a police witness. If denied, sentencing is planned Tuesday.
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End of Revolutionary War Treaty Turns 200
The 1783 Treaty of Paris signed by Franklin and Adams marked the war’s end and 200 years later historians note America faced a bankrupt treasury inflation and border pressures despite the victory. Charles Wood of Duke University warns revolutionary governments face real challenges after defeating foreign enemies.
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Hotels and union reach tentative San Francisco contract
Negotiators for hotels and union reach a tentative contract to avert a strike threatening multimillion-dollar losses to San Francisco's tourism sector. Round the clock talks with Mayor Feinstein and a federal mediator continued past midnight with workers told to report for early shifts as details remained unavailable. Local 2 spokesman Kevin O'Connor said 5,000 members will work and ratification votes are planned as soon as possible.
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Anti Nuclear Protest Ends Peaceful Blockade in West Germany
About 200 German police supervised a 60 hour blockade outside a U.S. Army base in World Mutlangen West Germany aimed at opposing deployment of new nuclear rockets. Protests sat in roads and entrances while traffic was halted. U.S. soldiers celebrated a labor day fair nearby as the demonstration concluded without incident.
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Sheraton to Resign As New York Restaurant Critic
Mimi Sheraton the leading New York restaurant critic plans to resign in October to write books travel and perhaps start a magazine She says she will lose weight and stop eating for a while Her Times reviews have drawn strong reactions and a three star rating reliably drives reservations.
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Exiled Chilean leader returns to rally amid nail vandalism
Andres Zaldivar, leader of the international Christian Democratic movement, arrives from Madrid to a cheering crowd in Santiago. Nails scattered along the route puncture tires on his Peugeot and about 10 other cars, delaying the procession as he urges continued demonstrations against Pinochet.
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Seven die as Pakistan protests clash with police
In Sind province clashes between police and thousands of anti-government protesters left seven dead and 15 wounded, with four dead and 10 wounded police officers reported by witnesses. Karachi officials gave lower figures. five killed, three police, and 10 injured. The Movement to Restore Democracy, a coalition of eight parties, continues a civil disobedience campaign to restore the 1973 constitution and push for elections.
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French air action claimed to rout Libyans near Oum Chalouba
Reported 30 minute mock dive bombing by three Jaguar bombers over Libyan led forces near Oum Chalouba Chad. Chadian and French denials followed claims of a major victory with 800 killed and 600 captured, including Sudanese recruits in Khadafy’s Islamic Legion.
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Lucas Village Rejects 10000 Grant For Sidewalk Project
Lucas Ohio a village near Mansfield with about 1000 residents chose to return a 10000 federal community development block grant rather than incur high costs to meet grant rules. Officials said meeting requirements would need consulting engineers inspectors prevailing wage bids and extensive administrative work.
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Winning Pa lottery numbers reported in Harrisburg
The Big 4 Lottery drawing produced 1-4-4-0 as the winning sequence, while the Daily Lottery number drawn was 1-86. The report lists the results from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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