17 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1976
Page
1
Rioting continued in Soweto as three more people died, bringing the toll to 26 with about 220 injured and 126 arrested. police used helicopters and tear gas while over 1,000 officers patrolled armored in Soweto, amid clashes with protesters.
A fire at Shenandoah Homes Roanoke began in a second floor infirmary around 2 15 a m in light rain. Four elderly residents died and at least 24 were injured as crews fought the blaze for about three hours.
Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanese allies announced arrests in the killing of U.S. Ambassador Francis E. Meloy Jr. and two others. Victims were shot near the Moslem Christian no-man's land as Beirut violence surged with European and Arab involvement and U.S. evacuation plans under review.
Carter leads in delegates and debt with about 1.75 million owed. A strategy session at SEA ISLAND plus 12 fundraisers aim to bring in roughly 1 million to reach the convention in the black. Lipshutz cites 600000 net debt after expected funds. Powell notes staff split on vice presidential screening.
AP reports a Louisiana congressman was allegedly taken into custody by vice agents for soliciting a decoy prostitute, with claims of a cover up. The Star and Post offer conflicting details and cite immunity from arrest for Congress members in session, affecting the incident’s handling.
Compass Page 10 profiles the Enders Rescue Squad in Berryville as Clarke County’s featured emergency unit. The piece notes their community role and local service focus.
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