King and Commoner to Wed in Hidden Courtship
Stockholm AP reports a Swedish king will marry Siva Sommerlath, a commoner, after a secret courtship that began in 1972. The wedding, a historic first since 1797, will bring vast public interest and an estimated $1.1 million cost with potential $5 million in tourism and business effects.
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Siva Sommerlath
Olav
Norway
Haudouin
Belgium
Margarethe
Denmark
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Frederica of Bades
Munich
Mise Sommerruth
Betty Ford urges GOP pick a Southern male for VP
Betty Ford tells Women's Wear Daily that a capable woman could not win the election with a strong candidate from the South. She suggests Republicans should choose a Southern man to offset likely Democrat Jim Carter and praises Senators Baker and Brock as particularly able. She also notes no comment on Texas Governor Connally. The items touch on Britain Queen Elizabeth, Concorde, and Maestro Eugene Ormandy’s knighted status.
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Betty Ford
Women's Wear Daily
Texas
Job Connally
New York Mayor acts on television for city relief
New York Mayor Abraham D. Beame earned 25800 for a local TV commercial for Dry Dock Savings Bank to aid the city. He appeared as a mystery man wandering the Hall of British Painting at the Metropolitan Museum. Viewers guessed identities, with 100000 entering the contest. The prize included a night for two with dining and limousine. Beame’s 24000 to cultural institutions.
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New York
Abraham D. Beame
New York City
Beame
Metropolitan Museum
Dry Dock
British PM to fly Concorde to Puerto Rico summit
London AP report says Prime Minister James Callaghan will travel aboard a chartered British Airways Concorde to next week’s economic summit in Puerto Rico. The decision aims to project leadership and speed on the high profile trip.
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London
James Callaghan
Puerto Rico
Aim
British Airways
Ormandy Receives Honorary Knighthood in Washington
Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy age 76 was awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. The ceremony will be conducted by British Ambassador Sir Peter Kemsbetham at the British Embassy in Washington on July 7.
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Anthony Crosland
Britain
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
United States
Giscard d'Estaing
France
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Orchestra
Eugene Ormandy
England
Ormandy
Peter Kemsbetham
Washington
Fate of mercenaries in Angola trial soon in Luanda
In Luanda, Angolan People's Tribunal prepares to sentence 13 mercenaries after Tony Callan admitted guilt in a massacre that killed a British mercenary, an Angolan soldier, and others. Callan took responsibility and expressed willingness to die. sentences by firing squad expected next week for 10 British and 3 American mercenaries amid defence statements and blame toward foreign governments.
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Angola
Tony Callan
Callan
People’s Tribuns
Ernesto da Silvasalt
Serensieg
Artoise Pie “Costas Georgiou
Daniel Gearhart
Kensington
Tary Acker
Sactarmesta
Gustave Grill
Dersay City
N.J
Sam
Nee McKenzie
Masnacre
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Cola Fyans
Deicnne Ws
People’s Tribunal
Interstate gas shortages foreseen by FPC report
Washington AP notes interstate pipeline firms project to supply about 60 percent of gas called for in contracts next year. Last year firms were roughly 20 percent short. Mild winter and slow economy may limit demand, while severe weather would raise it, worsening the gap. Seven pipelines anticipate 30 percent or more shortfalls. Gas Pipe Line Co. faces the worst, able to meet less than the contracted amount. United Gas Service covers Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. Trunkline Gas Co. also near collapse to meet only about fifty percent. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. expects 50 percent in Appalachia Southeast and Gulf regions.
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FPC
Regulatory Agency
FPO
Ges
Great white shark on tour injures worker at Universal Studios
A mechanical shark named Bruce on the Universal Studios Tour injured a worker during synchronization checks at Amity Lagoon. Harry Alkins was knocked into the water but escaped with minor bruises and returned to work after treatment at Joseph's Hospital. Authorities confirmed no bite occurred.
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Bruce
Universal Studio
Harry Alkins
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Alea Witte
Berk Steinberg
Use Universal Tour
Joseph
Ford edges Reagan in Iowa as nomination race widens
A Des Moines report notes Ford and Reagan competing for delegates at county and district caucuses. Iowa selects six district delegates plus 36 statewide. two per district to start, with key decisions on approving full convention delegates. Reagan and Ford campaigned amid party activity in several states ahead of the August convention.
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Ford
Betty Ford
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Texas
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July 4th violence feared in Bicentennial protests
Senate witnesses warned of possible violence by radical groups during Independence Day events. William Kininter said plans by Marxist Leninist and other groups could disrupt celebrations, mainly in Philadelphia and Washington. Police officials cautioned no hard intelligence confirms specific plots yet.
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Senate
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Sere
Philadelphia
William Kintmer
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Heaid
Robert Rake
Kininer
Xintner
Gunmen kill Protestant man in Belfast amid gang feud
Police report two gunmen shot William Ranking, a Protestant, in Belfast's Park quarter early today. They fled the house as rival gangs of Northern Ireland sectarian death squads continue a vicious vendetta with the IRA. Investigators said they suspect involvement by Republican Army provisional wing remnants.
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Debate Over Democratic Reforms At National Committee Hearings
The Democratic National Committee begins two days of hearings on proposed reforms before the July 12 convention. The Democratic Black Caucus and the Women's Political Caucus present at hearings discuss minority quotas, affirmative action, and reform proposals. The group debates chair selection and rules to curb backroom bargaining, with focus on vice presidential selection and women delegates among reformers.
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Marine Corps captain testifies on recruit beating plan
In San Diego a Marine captain testified about a disciplinary plan to let recruits fight in close combat training. He described allowing a “strained-king” blow to punish refusals, a policy linked to the death of recruit McClure who collapsed after a six-man bout. The plan ended after McClure’s death and the platoon was disbanded.
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Bailey seeks new trial for Patty Hearst in bank robbery case
Attorney F. Lee Bailey said he will seek a new trial for Patricia Hearst, alleging newly available evidence and prosecutors withholding material. He spoke after meeting Hearst in San Diego and noted the late presiding judge Carter, who led the first trial, had died recently. The remarks came during a San Diego interview and press conference.
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Patricia Hearst
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Metropolitas
Opponents plot to oust Teamsters head at Las Vegas meeting
In Detroit AP reports opponents of Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons plan court action to seize control of Local 29 in Seabee Datrell Michigan. A convention session in Las Vegas on Friday heard rival leaders including Camarata advocate detaching from Fitzsimmons and pursuing trusteeship.
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