Judge Blames Permissive Society for Ford Attempt
Sara Jane Moore, 45, was sentenced to life in prison by U. S. District Judge Samuel Conti for the September 22 gun attempt on President Ford in San Francisco. The judge blamed a permissive society and lack of capital punishment, saying Moore showed no remorse and aimed to deter others.
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Sara Jane Moore
Ford
U.S
Samuel Conti
Conti
San Francisco
America
Inflation Strains West Virginia Interstate Completion Costs
West Virginia Highway Commissioner William S. Ritchie Jr told lawmakers that finishing the interstate network remains priced at about 600 million dollars, unchanged from three years ago despite over 300 million spent. He urged a 300 million bond to accelerate turnpike work and other segments, with federal 90 percent funding and state 10 percent. The plan would court voter approval in November.
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Charleston
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West Virginia
Ritchie
West Virginia Turnpike
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Department of Highways
Virginia forecast shows brighter state revenues in 1977-78
Virginia fiscal experts told the House Appropriations Committee that the 1977-78 general funds could rise to 3.698 billion, with 2.954 billion in the current biennium ending June 30, 1976. A 744 million increase is offset by a 25 million contingency reserve and 55 million if federal revenue sharing is extended, which is uncertain.
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Richmond
William Forst
Virginia General Assembly
House Appropriations Committee
Forst
Congress
Ford to Address Virginia Commemorative Assembly
President Ford is expected to attend Virginia’s commemorative General Assembly session in Williamsburg on January 31. Gov. Mills Godwin and Sen. Byrd joined the White House in confirming invitations, with the House and Senate also inviting Ford to speak on any topic. The session faces budget pressures as the state seeks to finance services at current levels amid projected revenue gaps.
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Mills Godwin
Gerald R. Ford
Virginia General Assembly
Williamsburg
White House
Godwin
U.S
Harry F. Byrd Jr
India
Ford
Virginia House
Senate
House of Burgesses
Colonial
Rumsfeld to attend NATO Nuclear Planning Group meeting
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld will travel to Hamburg Germany next week for a NATO Nuclear Planning Group meeting according to the Pentagon.
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Washington
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Hamburg
Germany
NATO
Pentagon
Hearst Case Witness Describes Gentle Psychiatrist
A government psychiatrist testified Patricia Hearst appeared afraid as he questioned her. Kozol said he was gentle and compassionate, but Hearst cried only once when a slain terrorist was named. The judge planned a ruling by Friday on whether she must meet Kozol again.
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Patricia Hearst
U.S. District Court
Oliver J. Carter
Miss Hearst
Kozol
Boston
Symbionese Liberation Army
Summers Derailment Forces Temporary Track Closure
A Summers County trestle burned after 24 of 78 derailed cars caught fire, closing Chessie System main line between Huntington and Richmond for at least three days. An Amtrak Chicago to Washington train used that track. no injuries were reported. The tanker carried Acrylonitrile from DuPont. cause of the derailment is under investigation.
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West Virginia
Summers County
Tom Johnson
Lick Creek
Huntington
Richmond
Chessie
Amtrak
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Clifton Forge
Doomsday Warning Stirs Adelaide Social Panic
South Australian workers may desert factories as Premier Don Dunstan appeals for calm after clairvoyant John Nash predicted a Monday earthquake and tidal wave. Seismologist dismisses the vision as poppycock while Maj. Gen. Stretton plans to address a Rotary Club event.
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Adelaide
Australia
Don Dunstan
California
San Andreas
Alan Stretton
Dunstan
John Nash
Nash
Western Australia
EPA Threat Over Welch Sewage System Draws City Appeal
Welch Mayor W B Swope told the city board the EPA warned of civil or criminal action if the sewage system is not brought into compliance. The city may pursue a permit or build a plant with its own funds, possibly forgoing federal grants.
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Mary Anne Stevens
Environmental Protection Agency
Welch
W. B. Swope
EPA
Swope
McDowell County
Charleston
Jaeger
Morton Defends White House Political Role in Job Move
Morton defends his new White House counselor post with political duties while Ford’s lawyer seeks guidance from the FEC. The agency probes whether Morton mixing campaign duties with public payroll triggers reporting under new law. Buden schedules meeting with Curtis to resolve the dispute.
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Rogers C. B. Morton
White House
Ford
Federal Election Commission
Morton
New Election Commission
Thomas B. Curtis
Philip Buden
Curtis
Des Moines
Iowa
John Carlson
FEC
States Sacrificing Growth Funds to Meet Current Needs Survey Shows
A survey of 37 states finds capital outlays rising 31 percent 1974 75 but expected to drop 14 percent 1975 end. States delay growth capital using funds for day to day operations risking bond market reliance and credit ratings. Georgia freezes 28 million capital outlay with 10 million for Medicaid and rest to general revenue.
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Washington
Joseph Rhodes
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Pricilla Schwab
National Governors Conference
New York City
James Martin
Martin
Atlanta
Dwayne Riner
Georgia
George Busbee
General Revenue Fund
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