Senate kills windfall tax reform proposals in tight vote
The Senate, urged by Democratic leaders and the White House, votes 53 to 44 to keep Byrd's windfall tax amendment alive as a potential tougher oil profits levy. Vice President Mondale presides, with Cabinet officials watching, while Stevenson proposes a 50 cent gasoline tax to promote conservation, likely not acted on this year. Byrd argues the tax aids the elderly and heating costs, while opponents warn it could curb high risk oil production. The chamber rejects fast-tracking and clears the way for further debate on related amendments.
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Charles Duncan
Robert Byrd
Byrd
Harrison Schmitt
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Carter
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Jody Powell
Russell Long
D-La
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
D-Nl
Stevenson
Feinstein Consoles Widow in SF Victory Win
Diane Feinstein interrupts a victory celebration to console Gina Moscone widow of slain Mayor George Moscone. Feinstein who became acting mayor after the murder defeated Quentin Kopp in a runoff on Tuesday.
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Connally Rejects Public Funds for 1980 Run
Former Texas Governor John Connally will not use federal matching funds in his bid for the 1980 Republican presidential nomination. He aims to maintain cash guidance for a rapid challenge to Ronald Reagan, amid strong private contributions and a self-imposed cap on individual and PAC contributions. He could raise more than eight million dollars privately while remaining bound by per donor limits. In South Carolina, Joseph Carl Shaw awaits execution as his lawyers push to stop the electrocution. Alabama's Wayne Ritter seeks a Supreme Court stay after the state high court denied one.
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California
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New Hampshire
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Alabama
Wayne Eugene Ritter
U.S. Supreme Court
Lewis Powell
Alabama Supreme Court
Ritter
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Jury Right in Civil Case Upheld by 9th Circuit
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that defendants in civil cases cannot be denied a jury due to case complexity. It reversed a San Diego federal court decision in a complex suit against U.S. Financial, a real estate company that collapsed in 1973, involving twenty separate actions.
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David Carliner
Appeals court ruling highlights jury limits in complex cases
The appeals court stated that the complexity of the case exceeded typical jury capabilities, underscoring concerns about juror comprehension and the appropriateness of trial proceedings. The decision signals potential grounds for appeal or retrial considerations.
Networks offer airtime for Carter campaign special
ABC and NBC propose selling 30 minutes of time next month to President Carter’s re election committee for a campaign special. The committee sought time this month to align with the December 4 announcement but was turned down by all three major networks.
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ABC
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Treen Claims Victory as First GOP Governor in 102 Years
Republican Dave Treen declares victory in Louisiana after a recount, asserting the state moves toward a two party system. He leads Democrat Louis Lambert by 9,871 votes from about 1.4 million cast as counts remain unofficial.
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Dave Treen
Louisiana
Treen
Louis Lambert
Terrorist Shootings Hit Fiat-Linked School in Turin
In Turin five male teachers and five male students at a Fiat-backed business school were shot in the knees by a 10 man 2 woman terrorist gang after they gathered more than 200 students and lectured them. Injured are in fair to serious condition with 15 to 45 days hospitalization. Four teachers were Fiat officials.
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Italy
Fiat Money
Fiat
Explosions Hit Japanese Oil Complex in Puerto Rico
Costly blasts struck the Caribe Isoprine satellite plant and spread to the Hector and CPI-2 facilities near San Juan. Ten people were injured and about 40 million dollars in damage occurred. Firefighters contained the fire after morning efforts.
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Puerto Rico
Caribe Isoprine
Commonwealth Oil Refining Co
Hector
CPI-2
Deportations ruled illegal in Iranian student case
U S District Judge Joyce Hens Green ruled the Carter administration violated equal protection by targeting Iranian students for deportation after the Tehran embassy seizure. The Justice Department filed an appeal within hours, keeping options open as the case moves forward.
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Carter
Justice Department
U.S
Joyce Hens Green
Tehran
U.S. Court of Appeals
Department
Robert Stevenson
Stevenson
Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Green
Soldier’s Body Returned From Panmunjom Mine Incident
North Korea handed over to U.S. officials the body of a missing American soldier who led a patrol into the DMZ and triggered an explosion. Seoul sources identified him as Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Anderson, 36, likely killed last Friday by a mine. The KCNA called the incident grave but said the return was a humanitarian gesture after the UN Command admitted intrusion and apologized.
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U S moves toward lifting Rhodesia sanctions with Britain
Washington reports the Carter administration will lift Rhodesia sanctions within 30 days of Lord Soames arriving in Salisbury if Lancaster House talks yield a settlement. Britain says sanctions will end once Soames' authority is recognized, despite U N Security Council procedures.
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Donald McHenry
Carter
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