Reagan and Ford Lead, Carter Trails In Key Primaries
In Nebraska Reagan leads with 51 percent as Ford trails by 49 percent with 37 percent of precincts. Ford leads in West Virginia on 56 to 44 percent. Carter trails Church in Nebraska while Byrd dominates West Virginia Democratic vote. Connecticut results show Carter narrowly ahead in some contests. Delegates at stake reflect mixed momentum as Michigan looms.
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Knoxville Gunman Kills Three on Downtown Street
A 43 year old Korean War veteran with mental illness fired a high powered rifle into a crowd on Gay Street Knoxville killing three and wounding two. Robert D Patty surrendered to Patrolman James Lewis. He faces first degree murder charges with bond at $1 million. Victims named are Bessie V Rose Francesca Holmes and Bruce E Brown.
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Robert D. Patty
James Lewis
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California
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Franscesca Holmes
Bruce E. Brown
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Houston Tank Truck Explodes Off Overpass Killing Four
A liquid ammonia tanker crashed from an overpass onto a busy Houston interchange, killing four and injuring about 125 as fumes overwhelmed many victims. The blast split the tank, sent debris across the freeway, and prompted NTSB to dispatch investigators.
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Ford signs funding bill reshaping Federal Election Commission
President Ford signs a funding and restructuring bill for the Federal Election Commission. The measure allows up to 3.8 million dollars in federal funds for presidential campaigns while Congress retains oversight. Ford voices concerns about congressional veto power over FEC rules and vows to seek constitutional challenges, urging reform after the 1976 elections.
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IRS aided spy agencies in illegal missions across administrations
Senate Intelligence Committee staff report accuses the IRS of carrying out illegal missions for the FBI CIA and White House harming taxpayers rights. Commissioner Alexander criticized for wanting to burn 11500 intelligence files rather than disclose them. Abuses were widespread across both parties and peaked under Nixon.
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Home Birth at 3408 Teckla Delivers New Baby for Camerons
Jacob Paul Cameron was born at home at 5:31 a.m. yesterday on the Teckla street home of Robert and Linda Cameron, the couple's third child and first home birth. The father delivered the infant himself, weighing about seven pounds, with hospital births for the siblings Robin and Jeff in Amarillo. The Camerons plan to have Jacob weighed at the Bi City County Health Unit for a birth certificate, noting strong opinions on hospital care and insurance complexities.
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