Jury selection set to start on Sirhan trial
In Los Angeles the murder trial of Sirhan B. Sirhan moves to jury selection next Monday after a week of legal motions. Judge Herbert V. Walker presided over a closed session on potential publicity prejudice amid Sirhan’s defense challenges. The Arab immigrant has remained largely silent as jurors are questioned about exposure to case coverage and personal opinions on guilt. The process could span three weeks or more.
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More Than 3 000 Deaths Laid to Hong Kong Flu
The Hong Kong flu has claimed over 3,000 lives since its outbreak five weeks ago with 995 deaths in the week ending Jan 4. NCDC reports 5,117 pneumonia and influenza deaths since December and expects mortality to decline soon. Southeast states show the largest surge, while 39 states report flu activity.
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To Land on Moon Astronauts Selected For Apollo 11 Flight
The Apollo 11 crew named by NASA includes Neil Armstrong as Gemini 8 pilot and Michael Collins with Edwin Aldrin as spacewalkers. Collins will orbit the moon while Armstrong and Aldrin attempt the landing, with the mission aiming for July.
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McCarthy quits Foreign Relations Committee in surprise move
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy resigns from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, allowing Gale McGee to regain a seat and shrinking the panel from 19 to 15 members. The decision follows his proffered presidential bid and a tense no confidence vote in the recent whip race. McGee and supporters react with astonishment as McCarthy cites strategic reasons behind the reshuffle.
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Johnson and Nixon tussle over 10 percent surtax fate
President Johnson seeks a public statement from President-elect Nixon endorsing an extension of the 10 per cent surtax beyond June 30. White House denies confirmation as Johnson presses for a balanced final budget, with or without tax revenue, amid last days in office. Dirksen notes a $195 billion budget base and possible surtax extension.
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Scientific Advancement Blamed For Creating Poverty
Washington Senator Ralph Yarborough told the Senate Nutrition and Hunger Committee that scientific progress has left millions poorer. He recalled his Texas childhood where game and fishing fed families and criticized urban food scarcity as a result of advancement. Senator Mondale noted the Office of Economic Opportunity figure of 3300 dollars a year.
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New Hampshire Moves To Curb Drunken Driving
Traffic officials urge stiff penalties to curb drunken driving. A House Judiciary hearing heard that first offenses would face 100 to 300 dollars fines and 30 days to three months in jail with a five year license revocation. Second offenses could bring 300 to 500 dollars fines and up to a year imprisonment plus five year license loss.
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UFO Report Branded Snow Job by College Expert
RINDGE NH UPI A two year Air Force study on unidentified flying objects drew criticism from Dr Clifford Coles head of the UFO Filter Center at Franklin Pierce College who called the Colorado report a snow job He said it was not scientifically handled and found no direct convincing evidence that any UFOs are spacecraft visiting Earth Coles blamed bizarre cases of people claiming contact with aliens for the report's conclusions.
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Youth Robbery Attempt Ends With Mock Gun Threat
In Freeport Iowa a youth about 20 entered a store run by Mr and Mrs Jack Telferd, leveled a metallic object at Mrs Telferd demanding money, she retorted with a pretend bang and he fled the scene.
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