Vietnam vet ends siege of Cleveland skyscraper
Ashby Leach, 30, an unemployed Vietnam veteran from Huntington West Virginia, released nine hostages he had held for nine hours on the 36th floor of Terminal Tower in Cleveland. He surrendered after agreeing to Chessie System Inc. GI benefits demands and after networks aired his plea. Police said the hostages were unharmed and Leach surrendered calmly following a brief scuffle outside.
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Ashby Leach
Huntington
W.va
Chessie System Inc
Chessie
Charles R. McKinnon
FBI
Leach
Railroad Holding Company
Dutch Prince Bernhard urged to resign amid Lockheed inquiry
An inquiry accuses Prince Bernhard of improper dealings with Lockheed and calls for his resignation from all posts with potential conflicts of interest including inspector general of the armed forces. The report notes a $1.1 million suspect flow but says no proof of direct payoff reached the prince. The cabinet debates risks to Juliana's position as head of state.
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The
Netherlands
Prince
Lockheed Bineeees Corp
Pengnes Sie Aes Sane
Joop den Uy
Juliana
Prince Consort
den Uy
Lockheed
Royal
All-Girl Rodeo Draws 75 Entries at Hirschy Ranch
In Dillon's Jackson area the Jack Hirschy ranch hosts an all-girl rodeo with 75 cowgirls expected. The event showcases bullriding bareback riding tie-down calf roping goat tying barrel racing junior barrel racing and team roping. Money prizes rise from 50 to 75 per event as local sponsors cover costs.
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Jack Hirschy Ranch
Jackson
Jann Anderson
Heidi Hirschy
Hirschy Ranch
Anderson
Washington
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Craft unions vote strike against city in Butte talks
Four craft unions including Teamsters and Machinists voted to strike against the City of Butte after rejecting a two year contract with a 35 cent hourly raise and 5 cent benefit bump. Negotiations may resume Friday or Saturday with a federal mediator remaining involved. The city says it cannot sustain higher demands without layoffs if the unions gain more.
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Butte
Teamsters
Jim Roberts
Mike Micone
Gaillard Rembert
Larry McGinley
Parade entries due for Montana’s Biggest Weekend
Dillon notes 34 entrants for Sept 6 parade featuring Miss Teenage Montana local floats horseback riders rodeo queen contestants and officials. The procession starts 10 30 at Atlantic Glendale and ends Montana Helena streets with Sept 3 as final entry deadline.
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Dillon
Montana
Sheila Peterson
Atlantic
Glendale
Helena
Peterson
Mike Ballard
Joe Carroll
Bus driver clings to control in chaotic Market Street ride
In San Francisco the No 8 trolley coach refused to let passengers off on Market Street as the driver allegedly challenged riders to fistfights. Passengers banged on windows, the door was kicked open, and inspector urged action before the driver was removed pending investigation.
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San Francisco
Municipal Railway
Market Street
Toni Stone
Haight Street
Miss Stone
Carl Barton
Muni
James
Housewife doesn't see food monopoly
Washington view argues brand name dominance clouds competition in the food industry. Jim Hightower, independent monitor, says about 50 firms carve three quarters of profits amid 32 000 manufacturers. He likens it to autos by Detroit’s Big Three and lists branded items seen in a typical supermarket aisle.
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Jim Hightower
Hightower
Detroit
Vintage Press
Nixon’s Neighbor Helps Nixon’s Aide With Church Visit
In San Clemente California Richard Nixon’s close neighbor Paul Presley describes arranging a church visit for the president. Presley recalls guiding the Secret Service and church staff and arranging a public moment with old-timers on the lawn during an informal tournament setup.
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Calif
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Christian Church
Brother Presley
Secret Service
Nixon
Butte Vital Statistics Overview
City records list births deaths marriages and other vital data for residents. Officials emphasize accuracy and accessibility of the latest figures, with updates expected in upcoming notices.
Two more die in legionnaires outbreak at Eucharistic Congress
In Philadelphia two attendees of the International Eucharistic Congress died from legionnaires disease raising the toll to 28. Both victims stayed at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, linking cases to the convention with 177 total illnesses.
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Bellevue- Stratford
American Legion Convention
Legion Convention
Stanley Guczek
Munster
Ind
Mildred Trzil
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bellevue-Stratford
Milton Shapp
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