Ashby Leach Ends Defense Testimony In Chessie Hostage Case
Ashby Leach concluded his defense by saying his 13 hostage takings at Chessie System headquarters last summer aimed to force the railroad to honor the G I Bill. He claimed the action followed years of perceived injustice and a lack of recognition for veterans. He faced kidnapping extortion and felonious assault charges for the incident.
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Leach
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Ohio meat packers block plan to end inspection program
Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge William Gillie issued a temporary restraining order preventing Ohio from terminating its meat and poultry inspection program on April 10. The order responds to a plea from the Ohio Association of Meat Processors Apple Creek Meats Marshallville Packing and Gerber's Poultry.
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William Gillie
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Ohio Association of Meat Processors
Apple Creek Meats
Marshallville Packing
Gerber’s Poultry
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House panel to lay to rest JFK MLK murder rumors
The House assassinations committee, extended to 1978 by a 230 to 181 vote, vows to end rumors surrounding the JFK and MLK murders. Chairman Louis Stokes says Sprague’s resignation may have saved the panel from being killed by about 20 votes and defends his career against prior chairman Gonzalez.
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Louis Stokes
Ohio
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Princess Grace Christens Cunard Princess Ship in New York
Princess Grace of Monaco christened the Cunard Princess in New York Harbor, naming the $60 million Italian built liner. The luxury vessel, the world's newest pleasure ship, was unveiled before 300 spectators as champagne splashed the bow.
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Monaco
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Stones Charges Dropped Against Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
In Warwick Rhode Island a district court judge dropped five year old charges against Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Charges were filed for assault and obstructing a police officer but the judge agreed to dismiss after police conceded the stars could not be ordered to return to Warwick. The case may be revived if new Rhode Island charges arise within a year.
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Warwick
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Mick Jagger
Keith Richard
Rhode Island
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Providence Journal Bulletin
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Terrorists to Be Tried in Israel for Airliner Plot
Israeli government reveals partial details on counterterrorism case. Five suspected militants from the PFLP, captured while allegedly plotting to shoot down an El Al jet, will be tried in Israel fifteen months after Nairobi, Kenya, was identified as the site of the attack planning.
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Jerusalem Post
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Kenya
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Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
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Prince Charles Seen Dining With Possible Bride in Belgium
A London tabloid reports Prince Charles heir to the British throne dined with a prospective bride on December 8 at Laeken Palace near Brussels during a warship visit. Belgian court circles call the meal an engagement party, though Buckingham Palace and Luxembourg deny the marriage claim.
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Daily Mail
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Luxembourg
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Brussels
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Buckingham Palace
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County to Offer Insurance for County Staff in Two Months
Athens County Commissioners vote to bid the county health and life insurance program covering 120 days at about 26 000 dollars per year for general fund employees. About 24 people affected. June 1 start date planned. Also approve 25 800 dollars in state Issue I funds for bridge work on County Roads 70 78 and 44 to match 60 200 federal dollars.
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Bronson
Motorola
Board Clarifies Intent in County Prosecution Funds
The county commissioners adopted a resolution directing a $5,500 appropriation to the City solicitor’s office for Municipal Court prosecutions. The move, opposed by County Prosecutor David Frey, clarifies future spending and circumvents previous practice where funds went to the Municipal Court via the solicitor’s office after signed vouchers.
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Municipal Court
Norman Cohn
Lawrence Grey
Grey
James Sillery
Frey
Pupils to Register in Chauncey Attendance Area
Registration for the Chauncey area is Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Chauncey Elementary Building. Children five years old on or before Sept. 30, 1977 are eligible for kindergarten enrollment. parents register their children for kindergarten.
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