Son of Sam Suspect Surrenders to Mental Ward Entry
David Berkowitz, 24, identified as the Son of Sam, is captured after confessing to six 44 caliber killings. He is sent to a mental ward, facing charges in Brooklyn for Moskowitz murder and related attacks. Police credit two volunteers for aiding the arrest.
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Cacilia Davis
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Stacy Moskowitz
Richard Brown
Robert Violante
From A to Izzard Ladybug Fire and Highway Speed Notes
A scattered reminiscence blends odd facts from Ladybug resilience to racing feats. The piece links environmental warnings with humorous asides on politics and local life, ending with a signature note from Wes Izzard.
Cuba Allows 80 Americans to Leave With Families
Cuban President Fidel Castro and Sen. Frank Church announced that about 80 American citizens with Cuban wives and children may depart Cuba for the United States. Church called it a humanitarian step, though no release of 18 imprisoned Americans was secured. Castro offered no details beyond conveying his views to President Carter.
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TI Peanuts Fares Spark Praise and Skepticism in Amarillo
Texas International Airlines unveils peanuts fares on most TI routes from Amarillo to Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and Austin with one way fares slashed to 20 30 35 and 50 dollars and round trips up to 57 percent cheaper officials predict a two million dollar revenue lift in year one and CAB approval expected by Sept. 9 local leaders welcome the plan while competitors express caution and note existing lower fares from Lubbock.
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Ron Woestemeyer
Don Hileman
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Carter Says Panama Pact Pleases Him Worldwide
President Carter voiced strong approval of the Panama Canal agreement giving U S control by 2000 and pledged support to keep the canal open for merchant ships in peacetime and warships in crises. He prepared to study details and seek public acceptance before announcing conclusions.
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Diplomatic Blitz Drives Vance to London Talks on Rhodesia
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance flew to London after a same day tour of three Arab nations and plans two days of discussions in the British capital on the Rhodesia issue.
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London
Rhodesia
Five men charged in cattle rustling probe
Five men including a doctor and a pharmacist were charged in connection with an alleged area cattle rustling operation. The story notes ongoing investigations and future updates on the case.
Weather Forecast Shares Cloudy Skies and Rain Likely
A weather bulletin notes considerable cloudiness through tonight with showers decreasing. Highs in the mid 70s tonight low mid 60s. Tomorrow's high near the mid 80s. Winds easterly at 5 to 15 mph. Rain probability 50 percent today and 30 percent tonight.
Fortenberry Convicted Of Murder
A jury in Plainview found 29 year old Larry C. Fortenberry guilty of capital murder for the shotgun slaying of Motley County Sheriff Jalmar Jinx Wilson last November. The verdict came after 2 hours 10 minutes of deliberation. punishment phase follows. Accomplice Stacy Carter has pleaded guilty and received 40 years and 20 years concurrently.
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Larry C. Fortenberry
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Stacy Albert Carter
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