Simants sentenced to death for six Nebraska murders
Erwin Charles Simants was sentenced to death in the electric chair on six counts of first degree murder after a Lincoln County District Court hearing. The courtroom was nearly full as the verdict was announced, with his sister in tears. Prosecutor Marvin Holscher argued the death penalty was warranted to protect society.
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North Platte
Neb
UPI
Erwin Charles Simants
Nebraska
Lincoln County
Hugh Stuart
Stuart
Simants
Simans
Marvin Holscher
Moslem Leftists Press for Speedy Reform in Lebanon
Moslem leftists in Lebanon unite to demand rapid political reform. They oppose the 6-5 Christian advantage in parliament and civil service, seeking reforms tied to a cease fire, with Kamal Jumblatt urging urgent passage within 40 days. Premier Karami to meet Moslem leaders and discuss plans, with Damascus Radio noting a Khaddam meeting.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Kamal Jumblatt
Congress approves 6.2 billion job aid for public works
Congress votes 6.2 billion to spur about 800,000 jobs through public works and aid to drought and recession hit local governments. Ford says he will veto on budget grounds though House support signals possible enactment. Bill provides 2.5 billion grants to state and local bodies for quick start projects within 90 days.
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Washington
Bruce retires after 50 years of public service in Brussels
Envoy David K. E. Bruce, dean of American European ambassadors and first U.S. envoy to Communist Peking, ends half a century in public service to retire on a Virginia estate. Kissinger hinted he may recall Bruce for future posts, a precedent implying a possible return to duty.
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Brussels
Belgium
UPI
David K. E. Bruce
America
Peking
Virginia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Henry Kissinger
Bruce
Jury selection slows in Hearst bank robbery trial
In San Francisco the process to empanel a 12 member jury plus alternates for Patricia Hearst’s bank robbery case proceeds slowly as Judge Oliver Carter and lawyers seek to speed questions and possibly consolidate probes. Nine jurors seated, seven excused. Hearst and her father attend in a closed session while mother is absent. Peremptory challenges total six for prosecution and ten for defense.
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San Francisco
UPI
Patricia Hearst
U.S
James L. Browning Jr
Explosive Prison Population Warns of Massachusetts Crisis
The Governor's Advisory Committee on Corrections warns Massachusetts prisons are bulging and could become explosive if populations are not reduced and facilities improved. They cite prohibitive renovation costs and urge closing large prisons, converting Walpole to other use, and expanding community corrections programs.
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Boston
UPI
Governor’s Advisory Committee On Corrections
Massachusetts
Michael S. ‘Dukakis
Norfolk
Framingham
Concord
Walpole
Hall
Bridgewater State Prison
Immunity Granted in Ambassadorship Bribery Case
Federal judge granted immunity to Benjamin Mates a New Hampshire witness in a grand jury probe into the Luxembourg ambassadorship sale for 300 000 to Nixon re election campaign. Mates a longtime Wyman ally and friend of Ruth Farkas testified previously under informal immunity in related inquiries.
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John Sale
U.S
William B. Bryant
Benjamin Mates
New Hampshire
Benton Becker
Mates
Becker
Bryant
Wyman
Bennington Banner Publication Details and Rates
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201. It is a subscriber to United Press International and the New York Times News Service. National ad reps are Matthews Shannon and Cullen Inc. Home delivery by carrier or motor delivery costs 15 cents per day. Mail subscription rates for Vermont within a 50 mile radius: 3 months 9 dollars, 6 months 18 dollars, 1 year 36 dollars.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times News Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
Vermont
Oklahoma congressman first Gulf contributions case verdict
Rep James R Jones of Oklahoma pleaded guilty to failing to report a Gulf Oil campaign gift in 1972. The case flags broader probes into corporate campaign contributions and possible congressional ties while Justice Department investigates around 50 related inquiries. Jones faces up to one year in prison and a $1000 fine with sentencing pending.
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Justice
Justice Now
Department
U.S. District Court
Gulf
Senate
Hugh Scott
Scott
Senate Ethics Committee
Ethics Committee
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Cannon
Jones
Watergate
Charles Ruff
Gulf General
Royce H. Savage
Congress
House
Oklahoma
House spy report frozen amid publication battle
The House intelligence committee blocked release of its 338 page final report by a 246 to 124 vote to sanitize or certify it before filing. Rep Otis Pike led calls for release. he called the move futile and argued the material was embarrassingly sensitive rather than dangerous. Feb. 11 deadline looms for further recommendations.
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Washington
Ford
Pike
Committee
Dan
Gerous
CIA
Separation of Powers
Even GW had credit woes in colonial era
George Washington faced long credit delays settling a tailor bill. A five pound charge for clothes from William Carlin dated June 26, 1771 remained unpaid until February 13, 1772. A collector later bought the note for 1300 dollars at a Waldorf-Astoria auction.
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New York
UPI
George Washington
William Carlin
Col. Washingon
Washington
Charles Hamilton
Waldorf-Astoria
Poll finds pessimism about U S recovery
New York based Harris poll shows 79 percent believe the country is in recession now, with 54 percent expecting it to last a year. Only 25 percent foresee recovery. The survey of 1400 adults conducted Dec 20–30 cites inflation as the key reason for pessimism.
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New York
UPI
Harris
Louis Harris
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Randolph A. Hearst
Catherine Hearst
San Mateo County
Bay State
Correction Department
Frank Hall
Shultz
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Perdue
Swifts
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