Court Handling Of Drug Cases Called Mockery
DEA Administrator Peter Bensinger told the International Association of Chiefs of Police that federal narcotics handling mocks public concern about hard drug abuse. He cited low bonds and short terms, noting a third of federal narcotics convictions last year received probation and one in three prison terms were three years or less. President Ford urged top priority anti crime legislation and possible repeal of mandatory minimums.
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Weather Details For Bridgeport And Vicinity
Cloudy and cool day with early showers expected then partial clearing by midday. Highs mid 60s, tonight partly cloudy with 50 to 55. Tomorrow fair with highs in the 60s. Precipitation probability 6 percent morning, rising to 30 percent later. North to northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Almanac notes for September 28, 1978 include tide times and sunrise sunset.
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Rhodesian Plan Still Alive Says U.S. Official
Washington UPI report says Kissinger backed Rhodesia plan remains on track despite African leaders from Zambia Tanzania Mozambique Angola Botswana raising concerns. Undersecretary Rogers noted need to reopen talks on crucial points while stressing no preconditions and support for negotiations.
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Go Cart Mishap Injures Leonard's Son in Stratford
The 16 year old son of State Police Commissioner Edward Leonard was critically injured when his go cart crashed into a parked car outside his Stratford home. Christopher Leonard sustained severe injuries including a fractured leg, broken elbow, facial wounds, and abdominal lacerations. Witnesses said a malfunctioned go cart sped uncontrollably. the vehicle struck a car owned by Richard C. Bohn and trapped the youth beneath the axle before firefighters freed him and he was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center. No charges were filed as police investigated.
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Jobs Bill Seen Possible Victim Of Pocket Veto
President Ford may pocket veto a 3.7 billion public works jobs bill if Congress adjourns without a vote. A White House spokesman offered no ruling, while Democrats said the measure would create over 300,600 jobs. The House passed the related appropriation Sept. 17 and the Senate on Sept. 22. Speaker Carl Albert noted the 10 day window for action would extend past adjournment. Rep. Jim Wright urged Ford to sign the appropriation.
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Carter Blames Republicans for New Poor as Ford Promises Crime Crusade
Democratic candidate Carter cites Census figures showing 2.4 million more Americans fell below the poverty line to 25.9 million, accusing Ford and Nixon of hindering work. Ford returns from the Deep South to spearhead a crime crusade after a Gulf Coast tour, with stops in New Orleans and Miami.
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Unprecedented Soviet Missile Push Draws U S Alarm
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned that the Soviet Union is pushing ahead with an unprecedented missile program to gain greater nuclear striking power. He cited deployment of new generation ICBMs and SLBMs, including multiwarhead variants, and said the pace is faster than anticipated while the U S maintains a lead in accuracy.
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Modest Progress on Ford Contract
DETROIT AP negotiators for the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co have made modest progress toward a contract settlement. A union source said the dam could break at any time, though another cautioned no settlement before next week at the earliest. Bargaining focused on health and life insurance with full sessions and subcommittee talks, amid a nationwide 370,000 worker strike. Police reported a brief picket action at Ford Rouge, dispersing without arrests or injuries.
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Average Connecticut factory wages top 200 in August
Hartford AP average Connecticut factory wages rose last month to more than 200 weekly for the first time. State employment fell from July to August while unemployment declined from 140,000 to 129,800 and employed persons dropped from 1,230,280 to 1,224,400. Unemployment rate stayed at 9.4 percent.
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Patty Hearst Testifies In Secrecy At Grand Jury
Patricia Hearst, 22, testifies before a grand jury in a sealed session about her 1974 kidnapping by the SLA. She arrives with federal marshals, wearing a blue denim jumper, while Steven Weed sits nearby. The attendance marks the first appearance as a government witness since the Berkeley abduction.
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Imports Up 16.7 Percent In Six Months
The Federal Energy Administration reports oil imports rose 16.7 percent in the first half of 1976, lifting U S reliance on foreign fuels. Fossil fuels accounted for about 20.3 percent of total energy demand through May 1976, with crude oil prices up slightly.
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House Moves to Curb Inflow of Foreign Doctors
Washington AP The House passed the 1976 Health Manpower Act to end the preferential immigration status for foreign physicians amid a reported 8 000 entering yearly. The bill, up for Senate approval, funds a 3 year 2.2 billion program to train American students and encourage practice in rural areas while addressing physician shortages.
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