Death Row author Smith gets life sentence in kidnapping case
San Dieu reports that Death Row author Smyth, convicted of kidnapping and attempted murder of a scamstress, received a life term from Superior Court Judge Gilbert Harelson. The judge denied mental competency requests and noted under California's determinate sentencing law he becomes eligible for parole in 18 years. Smith, who spent years on death row for a 15-year-old cheerleader murder, argued he was mentally present in court. He was paroled in 1971.
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Marx family attends private funeral for Gummo Marx
Zeppo Marx and a few relatives attended a private service for Milton Gummo Marx who died at 83. Groucho did not attend due to ill health. Rabbi R Galbert officiated at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, with Gummo entombed in the Freedom Mausoleum. He is survived by a son a daughter and five grandchildren.
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Swiss Bank Scandal Snarls Three Chiasso Bankers
Swiss police detained three Credit Bank Chiasso branch bankers on suspicion of diverting trust funds to Italian investments and funneling losses toward Texan Financial Co in Vaduz. Bank admits nonregistered guarantees and hidden accounts, with losses nearing 100 million dollars.
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Bell rejects FBI pleas on probe of ex agent dire need for charter
Attorney General Griffin Bell rejected FBI demands to halt the probe into a former agent accused of illegal wiretaps and mail openings. He proposed new guidelines and a formal investigative charter to govern future inquiries. Bell said the talks did not alter his stance on John Kearney’s prosecution and noted no new news.
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Rampage by escaped convict wounds girlfriend and child
In Patterson Louisiana a convict on the run wounded his girlfriend and a two year old, then held a rival’s daughter hostage for six hours before dying by his own hand. Police identified the dead man as Franklin Center, Pennsylvania. The incident ended after a confrontation at Delores Wilts house and involved a man named Leroy Upwin and the wife of Ogwin.
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Welfare reform pushed to fall amid delays and debate
Washington reports the administration delays welfare reform until fall as Senate and White House officials clash over timing. Moynihan and Byrd note political hurdles and insistence that energy and budgeting battles push reform into next year. the Education and Welfare Department plans a principles statement rather than full legislation.
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