Mass House approves death penalty bill in Massachusetts
Massachusetts House approves a bill imposing mandatory death for nine categories of premeditated murder by a 155 to 70 vote after 90 minutes of debate. The bill targets killings of police or prison staff, during kidnapping, rape, hijacking, armed robbery, or by a hired killer, among others. Dukakis expected to veto. Senate headcount suggests veto likely. The state last carried out an execution in 1947.
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U.S. Supreme Court
LaRue begins jail term for Watergate cover up
Fred C. LaRue former White House aide and Nixon campaign figure began a six month prison term at Maxwell AFB. The Mississippi oil magnate pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice and testified at Senate Watergate hearings. He supervised hush money payments totaling over $300 000 and was a key liaison between Mitchell and MacGregor.
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Experts predict 1975 recovery with 1976 boom say economy
Four top economists forecast a strong recovery in the second half of 1975 with one predicting 1976 could bring one of the biggest booms in 30 years. They cite inflation easing to 4 percent, improved retail sales, and inventory corrections signaling an upturn.
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Alan Murray
Gabriel Hauge
Duke of Duval political boss Parr found dead in car
South Texas political figure George B. Parr known as the Duke of Duval was found dead from an apparent self inflicted gunshot near his Los Orcones Ranch after missing a court appearance on a tax evasion case. Texas Rangers located his car and authorities confirmed suicide with no note. Parr, born 1901, once wielded vast power in the oil rich brush country and helped propel Lyndon B. Johnson to the Senate via Box 13.
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San Diego
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Harry S. Truman
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Daley Wins Big In Chicago With 78 Percent Vote
Richard J. Daley secured about 78 percent of the Chicago vote to win a sixth term, defeating Republican John J. Hoellen as Democrats held a near sweep of the city council. The Chicago result highlighted a broader municipal election nationwide with notable races in Texas Wisconsin and Illinois communities.
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Hoellen
Texas
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Dallas
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Madison
Wise
Paul Soglin
University of Wisconsin
College Town
Henry Reynolds
East St. Louis, Ill
James E. Williams Sr
William E. Mason
Mason
Democratic Party Organization
April Fools joke shocks Hartford police
Hartford police protested WKND replay of an eight month old newscast detailing a July 30 shooting of two officers by a state hospital patient. Station editor Henry Williams defended it as a test of public apathy, while Chief Hugo Masini called the broadcast an unfortunate choice. The officers have returned to duty. the assailant was committed after a mental competency ruling.
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Penobscot tribe bars Indian agent from reservation
The Penobscot tribe in Maine has won more time to keep Raymond Ellis off Indian Island. Tribal council member Nicholas Sapieo says they will not allow Ellis on the island after nine years of his presence. Ellis, cleared by a state investigation, must stay away until Governor Longley resolves the dispute, with temporary supervision by Glenn S. Starbird.
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Maine
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Indian Island
James Longley
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