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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
2
Police said the so called 44 caliber killer wounded a 17 year old girl Judy Placido and 20 year old Sal Lupe in a parked car in Queens after engaging them with a lantern style weapon. Both were hospitalized with Placido in critical condition. Ballistics indicated the same 44 caliber Bulldog pistol used in prior killings was fired.
California Republican Assembly leaders blasted using the death penalty override as political theater and urged Assembly members to back Gov Browne's veto repeal. CRA criticized Sen Singes abstention, while Sen Deukmejian vowed to push the issue in August.
At the AAUW national convention in Minneapolis a large slate of officers and regional vice presidents was nominated for today’s elections. Nominations include Nancy Joyner for first vice president and Georgia Vallery for third vice president, with Bette Willson as treasurer. Several regional vice presidents were named as candidates. The event includes awards and fellowships totaling over 203,200, recognizing work in education and research.
In Wenatchee the Bethesda Christian Center pastor Rev Larry Tits said he was shocked by a mayoral proclamation declaring Gay Pride Week. He questioned the message and urged the community to be fair and inclusive, saying the move threatens the city’s moral stance.
Washington based excerpt from U.S. News and World Report quotes former President Ford criticizing President Carter on energy policy Social Security reform and overall handling with Congress and the Soviet Union. Ford says Carter uses media effectively but must show substance and tough decisions, warns against tax subsidies and increased government controls, and notes he may decide later on running for the Republican nomination.
SWAT teams from Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the FBI hunted for Gene Leroy Hart in the Tesquarétridie area near Locust Grove after his escape from Mayes County Jail. Hart, 23, is charged with murdering three girls on June 13 and raping and kidnapping two others. Searches yielded no solid leads. authorities planned to keep sweeping until a definitive clue appears.
A survey for the Airline Passengers Association of 10 018 respondents from 37 000 members finds most oppose extra restrictions on cigarette smokers while 71 percent favor keeping the current seating arrangement with front rows reserved for smokers. A majority support infant segregation though many want it limited to front sections or galley areas.
Sen. Abraham Ribicoff announced a bill to make computer crimes federal offenses with up to 15 years in prison. He chairs the Senate Government Affairs Committee and says current laws fail to address rapid computer technology. He warns even limited technical knowledge can steal large sums by tampering with check-writing systems or diverting data and equipment.
In Jerusalem Prime Minister Menahem Begin urged ministers to refrain from smoking at future cabinet sessions. He warned that if necessary, six cigars could be used to maintain decorum. Foreign Minister Dayan questioned the impact if the DMDC joins the cabinet and mentioned Yigael Yadin as a pipe smoker. Cabinet Secretary Avner said the issue would be dealt with if raised.
Luigi Rossi, 20, told police a nightmare about burglars led him to strangle his year old wife Clara as she slept. Renata Alonsi, sister, also in house, heard Rossi cry Clara, Renata, there's a thief in the house. Rossi arrested, awaiting magistrate decision on charges.
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