Criminal charges pile up against Patricia Hearst
UPI reports serious charges filed against Patricia Hearst including possession of a machine gun, kidnapping and robbery. FBI says she is wanted and dangerous as the SLA case widens with possible bank robbery and car theft counts. Families plead surrender while Hearst faces potential indictments in related crimes.
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Randolh Hearst
Hillsborough
Calif
San Francisco Examiner
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Inglewood
U.S
John R. Kronenberg
Lynwood
Tom Matthews
San Francisco
James L. Browning Jr
Hibernia Bank
First Rhode Island lottery tickets go on sale in state
Lt Gov J Joseph Garrahy led the opening at 1500 locations including the State House cafeteria where the first tickets were issued and donated to charity. Gov Noel returns Sunday from China as RI becomes ninth state to offer lottery with first drawing set for May 30. Prizes range from 20 to 200000, odds 1 in 200, expected annual revenue about 5 million.
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UPI
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Noel
New England
Strikes falter as Ulster back to work march draws tiny turnout
In Belfast only about 200 workers joined Len Murray in a march to the docks as hard line Protestants blocked roads and shops. A six day general strike cripples Northern Ireland with 16 000 troops deployed, deaths rise to 1023, and power cutbacks leave the province with 30 percent output.
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Britain
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Ulster Workers Council
Shore Road
Kissinger works on details of Israeli Syrian truce line
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger reports good progress in separating Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights and aims to finish this week. He holds talks with Israeli officials, plans Damascus discussions, and may discuss U S air surveillance to ensure the disengagement pact.
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Golda Meir
United Nations
National health bill given highest priority by Long
Senator Russell D. Long said the passage of a national health insurance bill should be the highest priority item in the closing months of Congress. He spoke as hearings opened, aligning with the White House plan and noting a similar measure co sponsored by Long and Sen. Ribicoff to protect families from catastrophic illness costs and expand coverage for the poor.
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Caspar W. Weinberger
Health, Education and Welfare
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Long-Ribicoff
Safety group seeks DOJ probe over Cadillac brake issue
The Center for Auto Safety urged the Justice Department to investigate GM over alleged conspiracy to withhold brake defect information. Cited as phantom brakes in GM internal documents, the problem could affect 1.1 million 1968 72 Cadillac cars.
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General Motors Corp
At the Movies Highlights From Local Theaters
Harte Theatre on Main Street enjoyed a successful run with Billy Jack while Twin Cinemas shows The Super Cops at Cinema I and a double feature at Cinema II featuring A Touch of Class with Glenda Jackson and Carnal Knowledge. Dubrow's at Manchester screens Papillon. Drive-in offers Walking Tall and Junior Banner. Calls list theater numbers. GM brake defect reports surface via Ralph Nader backed group alleging concealment from NHTSA. GM denies phantom brake failures and possible recall, with copies sent to Congress.
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Ann- Margret
Jack Nicholson
Candice Bergen
Kennedy Calls Public Financing to Fix Political System
U.S. senator Edward M. Kennedy urged Congress to pass public financing of elections to end corruption and restore faith in government. He warned that the current system treats politics as an auction and hurts ordinary people amid inflation and recession, urging action to aid working Americans.
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Mass Retailing Institute
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Green Up Vermont Banks Support Spring Drive
Vermont launches Green Up season as Governor Deane Davis promotes a state wide litter pickup. During Bank Week May 6 11 banks award seed packets and seedlings to customers and highlight ongoing community programs. Merchants National Bank Burlington continues a year long project to provide summer employment.
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