Polanski Attorney Flies to Paris in Extradition Push
Los Angeles lawyer Douglas Dalton traveled to Paris to urge fugitive director Roman Polanski to return to the United States for sentencing on a charge of sexual intercourse with a minor. Polanski fled to London before a February 1 sentencing date and then to Paris where extradition is blocked by citizenship, though extradition papers are being prepared.
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South Carolina to gain three new federal judgeships
The House approved a bill creating 110 federal judgeships nationwide, including three for South Carolina. Senate approval is expected with House changes, and Senator Hollings plans to recommend U.S. Military Court of Appeals Judge Matthew Perry for one of the South Carolina seats.
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Senator Allgood jailed for contempt during Georgia Capitol dispute
Augusta Democrat Sen Tom Allgood was jailed for contempt after telling US District Judge Anthony Alaimo he could not attend an Augusta gambling conspiracy case hearing due to legislative duties in Atlanta. He was fined 250 dollars and held for 24 hours before fellow lawyers paid the fine and he was released. He appealed to the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans.
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Somoza Dissent Pushes Nicaraguan Crisis Toward Civil War
Conservative leaders denounce President Anastasio Somoza for refusing to resign. Eduardo Chamorro Coronel warns that opposition may join the Sandinista guerrillas as crisis deepens and a civil war could erupt after Somoza leaves office.
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Somali rebels deny Ethiopian offensive rout claims
In eastern Ethiopia the Western Somali Liberation Front said Ethiopian forces failed to rout them and called Addis Ababa’s reports mere wishful thinking. Mogadishu Radio confirmed the offensive to regain the Ogaden Desert had begun and claimed 43 Ethiopian tanks destroyed and two planes shot down, though no independent verification was available.
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Syrian Troops Fire on Beirut Eastern Front Barracks
Syrian forces shell a Lebanese army barracks near Fayadiyeh in clashes on Beirut eastern flank. Shells fall near Baabda’s presidential palace as President Sarkis seeks help from Defense Ministry officials and Arab League peacekeepers.
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Holloway Receives Special Variety Club Award in London
In London, 87 year old Stanly Holloway, famed for My Fair Lady and musical comedy, accepts a Special Award from the Variety Club of Britain at the Savoy Hotel while downplaying the honor and quoting Kipling on success and failure.
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Farmers and independent business tied in price fight
Nebraska farmer Stan DeBoer told about 350 farmers and families at the National Guard Armory that farmers depend on local businessmen to buy and maintain equipment and keep the economy running. He urged unity with independent workers to push higher farm prices without breaking community ties.
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