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Show WftftnniMtaif flfwfowfttww 9C IBVi ...ITS STILL OUT THERE TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS The confirmed death toll reached 4,000 on Saturday, September 21st, as Hurricane Fifi lashed Honduras with 110 mile per hour winds. The Honduras National Emergency Committee gave an estimate of between 7,000 and 8,000 deaths due to the storm which struck on Thursday, , September 19th. Every house in the town of Cruz Laguna (population of 1,500) was reported washed away and not one person was said to be found by rescue workers. One thousand bodies were reportedly discovered in the coastal town of Ceiba, which had been isolated for three days. Rescue teams are burning the corpses they find in an attempt to avoid outbreaks of typhoid, an emergency committee spokesman stated. If the death toll reaches anticipated proportions, Hurricane Fifi will become the fourth, or possibly the third, most deadly hurricane in modern history. THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS The three armed terrorists who had occupied the French Embassy in the Hague since Saturday, September 14th, left the Netherlands by air for the Middle East on Tuesday, September 17th. Before leaving on an Air France Boeing 707, the three members of the Japanese Red Army freed, unharmed, the French ambassador and 8 other hostages. Accompanying the terrorists was Yutaka Furuya, a Red Army member who was released from a French prison. Dutch Finance Minister Willem Duisenberg said that a $300, 000 ransom had been paid, along with the release of Furuya, to secure the safety of the hostages. The French had previously rejected a demand for $1 million. NOGALES, ARIZONA United States customs agents made the largest marijuana seizure in U.S. history on Friday, September 20th. Two moving vans packed with approximately 19 tons of pot, worth a reported $10.9 million on the streets, were spotted by a patrol plane which notified ground authorities. The trucks were stopped 30 and 40 miles inside Arizona after they were seen crossing the Mexican border sometime around mid- night. HOUSTON Scores of persons were sent to the hospital on Saturday, September 21st, when an explosion rocked the Southern Pacific Railroad yards in Houston. The blast damaged buildings up to a mile away and was so powerful that loaded railroad cars 100 Pages CITY Wednesday, September 25, 1974 feet away were toppled. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Southern California was shaken by an earthquake early Saturday, September 21st. The area from Riverside east to Palm Springs was afn tremor. The quake caused only minor damage. fected by the pre-daw- PHILADELPHIA Clara and Alta Rodriguez, Siamese twins who were bom joined at the waist, were separated by a team of doctors at Philadelphias Childrens Hospital during a IOV2 hour operation on Wednesday, September 18th. The group of surgeons was led by Dr. Everett Koop who, referring to the twins, said, I believe they are out of danger. Dr. Koop remarked that the babies would not need much postoperative care but would require medical help to walk. WASHINGTON, D.C. President Ford stated that Richard Nixons acceptance of a presidential pardon could be viewed as an admission of guilt. The statement was made on Monday, September 16th, as Ford admitted that his decision to pardon former President Nixon had created more antagonism than I anticipated. But he reiterated his belief that he is absolutely convinced that his decision was the right one. Nixon, who will reportedly enter the Long Beach Memorial Hospital Center for treatment of his phlebitis, was subpoenaed to appear as a witness at the Watergate coverup trial. The action was taken by Special Watergate Prosecutor Leon Jaworski who said the subpoena was the only known means of having 33 presidential tapes introduced in order to as evidence. It is believed that Nixon will plead avoid appearing at the trial which is scheduled to start on October 1st. The federal government reported on Friday, September 20th, the cost of living made its biggest jump of the last 12 months during August. With the prices of meat, clothing, mortgages, and medical services leading the way, a 1.3 percent increase was recorded. This increase was the second largest monthly jump in 23 years topped only by the 1.9 percent rise in August of 1973. Deserters and draft evaders seem to be exercising caution in accepting President Fords conditional amnesty plan. While soipe are flatly there have been two dozen surrenrejecting the earned ders, the temporary release of 122 deserters and 95 draft dodgers from ill-heal- re-entr- th y, prison, and a multitude of inquiries from those still undecided. SPORTS The world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali has been postponed for a month due to a cut over Foremans right eye. Now scheduled for October 23rd, the $30million spectacle was set back when Foreman sustained the injury during a sparring session. The king of soccer has announced his retirement. Pele, the Brazilian marvel, said he will end his illustrious career next month. Mr Edson Arantes do Nascimento has requested that there be no festivities attached to his transition from sports superstar to prominent industrialist. Head football coach for the University of Texas, Darrell Royal, has dismissed three Longhorn players. Sophomore safety Joe Bob Bizzell and Don and Ken Thurman were released for what was termed disciplinary reasons. The Daily Texan newspaper reported the dismissals were for the use of Marijuana. Defensive end John Matuszak, who attempted to jump to World Football, said on Thursday, September 19th, that the only way he will play in the National Football League is if he is traded by the Houston Oilers. Last years number 1 draft pick expressed a desire to play for a sensitive, progressive man, like Don Shula, Chuck Noll, Chuck Knox or John Ralston. Jim Garrett was suspended as head coach of the WFL Houston Texans on Thursday, September 19th. Garrett was relieved for what was called conduct detrimental to the WFL. SLC Departure Schedule Departs Continental Bus Depot Arrives Park City 830 am 9:15 am 400 pm 500 pm Park City Departure Schedule 9Rars TMI Arrives SLC 930am 10:15 5: 15 pm iciyhl ( anii d on all FA D CTO MriuO am 6:00pm m lh,iliiU,'...n,a'wiahU $2.50 one way $4.65 round trip rati 'v |