Fromme jury seems deadlocked in Ford assassination case
The Fromme jury, eight women and four men, remained deadlocked on attempting to assassinate President Ford on Sept. 5, despite a modified judge instruction. They sought guidance on whether to consider the lesser assault charge, which carries up to 10 years with parole.
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JFK library finds Boston site for memoirs and archives
The Kennedy family and library trustees pick a Boston Harbor site for JFK Memorial Library and Archives after years of planning and protests. Edward M. Kennedy says the location suits JFK’s sea connections and keeps the museum and archives together, despite Cambridge objections.
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Humphrey waits on presidency as New Hampshire write in begins
In Concord New Hampshire UPI reports Hubert Humphrey at 64 appears to let the White House pursue him after three failed bids. Backers have started a write-in campaign as New Hampshire sets the first primary for Feb 24 with Humphrey still seeking the nomination.
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Mathias mulls independent bid as third force emerges
United Press International reports Sen. Charles McC. Mathias R Md shifts from Ford GOP challenge to a possible centrist third party bid. He says a third force may influence events, though a 1976 run may not be possible. Also noted are Humphrey write in efforts in New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts and Jackson considering a late race entry amid a poll showing 14 percent for Jackson and 10 percent for Shriver.
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Poland Pays 560000 For Fishing Vessel Humbak Case
The Polish government agreed to pay 560000 to secure the release of the Humbak and its crew after the 292 foot vessel was seized for trawling within U S waters off Massachusetts. Captain Jan Ginter pleaded no contest. he received one year probation. The crew’s release ended a plea bargain described as possibly the largest settlement of its kind.
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Ex governor candidate held for killing Oregon police head
Robert Wampler, 59, a two time gubernatorial candidate, is held for murder in the shooting of Oregon State Police Supt. Holly Holcomb outside his Salem office. Holcomb died after being shot twice. Wampler had been fired by Holcomb in a 1958 incident and later ran for sheriff.
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California Democrats Still Favor Kennedy
In a Field Research Corporation poll California Democrats name Edward Kennedy as their favorite for the 1976 presidential nomination with Kennedy, Edmund Brown Jr. and Hubert Humphrey leading the field though no one is declared. Kennedy was 31 percent in November, down from 37 percent in August. Brown rose to 17 percent from 12, Humphrey to 12 from 9, and George Wallace held 10 percent in both surveys.
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Sisters die together in Portland home
Two octogenarian sisters died within hours of each other in their southeast Portland home. Dr. William Brady said Ethel Chapin, 84, had been caring for her sister Josephine Morris, 89, when their bodies were found Monday night. He noted one wonders if the younger sister died of a broken heart after her sister’s death.
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