Prison eyes spirit of the bicentennial
Warden David Brierton of Statevilla Penitentiary seeks a $2,500 bicentennial grant to fund painting a giant American flag on the front wall facing Illinois Highway 7. Inmates with artistic skills would do the work, labor provided free, paint supplied by the grant, and the project would also color window trim and metal awnings.
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Niles Man Pleads Not Guilty In Drug Sale Case
Delfino Garcia of 39912 Missin Blu faces charges after allegedly selling an ounce of his son to drug agents. Pretrial set by Superior Court Judge Lionel Wilson for September. Garcia, owner of P&P Used Furniture in Gales, was arrested at the store after a February 20 alleged sale.
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Cher and Allman finish "personal encounter" in Buffalo
Buffalo report says Cher and Gregg Allman completed a five day respite from intense publicity after a separation of nine days post marriage. Their attorney Joseph V. Sedita noted the stay may not affect Cher's California divorce suit. The pair chose Buffalo to avoid star attention and due to ongoing relations with local law firm Condon Klocke Ange Gervase Sedita. FRANKFORT Ky. Sanford urges bold Democratic leadership. Sanford criticized Nixon and Ford economies and unemployment handling during a campaign stop for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Driver charged in Nevada fatal crash near Reno
Clifford Martin, 40, of Sparks faces involuntary manslaughter and drunken driving charges after his car crossed the center line on a highway four miles south of Reno, striking a Fremont woman’s vehicle and killing Linda Magee, 15. Michael Andergag, 19, and Miss Magee’s driver were injured.
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Fraser seeks Truth in Government Act to criminalize lies
Rep Donald M Fraser proposes the Truth in Government Act to make it a crime for any federal official or elected official to knowingly make false statements to the public. He argues current law treats private citizens and government officials unequally as officials can lie to people with impunity. The bill would hold all officials legally accountable for smasking false statements.
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Quintuplets surprise Minnesota couple after birth
Jerry Davis and his wife Debbie learned Friday morning they had quintuplets. The 21 year old mechanic and Debbie, on a year’s leave from Lewisville State Bank, told reporters about the shock as doctors revealed the fifth baby only after the delivery.
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Runway at Sacramento Executive Airport to close after crash
Sacramento county aviation director James K. Carr announced the runway used by the jet that crashed into an ice cream parlor in 1972 will be closed. The reconstruction will restrict traffic to propeller aircraft only once completed.
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Fremont Debates Site for 67 Million South County Court
Fremont mayor Gene Rhodes asks city council tonight to choose a site for a 67 million South County Hall of Justice. Newark offered five acres at its civic center. Ernest Ivaldi promised 10 acres at Paseo Padre Parkway and Walnut Avenue but financing questions loom. If Ivaldi collapses, councilors may consider seven to 10 acres near the police building and Fremont Main Library, amid other agenda items.
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Indictment Accuses Hunt Family and Foreman of Wiretap Conspiracy
A federal grand jury charged Nelson Bunker Hunt, W Herbert Hunt, Percy Foreman, and six others with conspiring from 1970 to 1972 to obstruct justice and hush testimony on alleged wiretaps targeting HL Hunt's empire. The defendants deny wrongdoing as hearings loom in Dallas and Lubbock.
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Soviet Space Return Sparks Global Cheers
Soviet spacemen land in a field near Arkalyk after a fiery reentry. The crew receive bread and salt in Kazakhstan as they undergo medical checks before flying to the Baikonur area for a postflight welcome. Astronauts Stafford Brand and Slayton send congratulations from Houston, while Moscow reporters note TV coverage and officials’ reactions.
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Newly Found Comet Spotted By Amateur Observers
Berger and other stargazers tracked a bright new comet across the sky for hours, confirming its discovery after reports from lick Observatory found no nearby comets. An eight inch telescope aided the find as Davies with a 16 inch telescope saw the object near Oroville on July 5, noting clear skies away from Bay Area light pollution.
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Settlement averts postmen strike after wage agreement
Washington reports a three year contract ending a near nationwide mail strike threat. postal workers gain about 1300 dollars in pay increases in year one and year two plus cost of living adjustments and no layoff guarantees. postmaster general Bailor warns rates will rise this year. union leaders predict ratification by large margins.
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Terrifying crime rate up 18 percent in first quarter
Washington based Attorney General Edward Levi called the FBI crime report a terrifying fact of life noting an 18 percent rise in total crime for the first quarter of 1975 from the same period a year earlier. Robbery led with a 28 percent jump and burglary up 20 percent as rural, suburban, and urban areas all showed increases. Violent crimes rose overall with murder and aggravated assault up markedly.
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Shah backs oil nations price rise to counter dollar loss
In Tehran the Shah said oil exporting nations must raise prices by September to offset inflation and a weaker dollar. He did not specify the amount. Mexican President Luis Echeverria supported linking oil prices to industrial costs in a joint communique during his visit.
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Ford job rating slides nine points amid Mayaguez fallout
New York United Press International reports a Harris poll showing 56 percent rate President Ford as fair to poor, down nine points since the Mayaguez crisis. The survey of 1,497 adults July 5 to 9 finds negative views across regions, with dissatisfaction on foreign policy, the economy, and frequent vetoes.
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Ohlone College Faces 300000 Budget Squeeze
In Sacramento, Ohlone College and President Dr. William Richter sought access to a $5 million state special fund designed for community college districts with special problems. The aim was to determine if Ohlone could tap the fund to cover a $300,000 shortfall.
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