Supreme Court expands free trial transcripts to indigents
The U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that indigent defendants in felony and minor cases must receive free trial transcripts for appeals. The decision, over Illinois rules, says wealth cannot block appeal rights, citing Jack Mayer’s 1969 Chicago case where a $300 transcript cost prevented an appeal.
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Banks Cut Prime Rate As Banks Move To Floating Base
New York banks announce rate cuts with Morgan Guaranty and Chase Manhattan trimming the prime lending rate from 5 percent to 4.5 or 5 percent effective immediately. Several institutions shift toward a floating base rate system with First National City Bank and Irving Trust adopting alternately adjusted rates influenced by money market conditions.
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Three-Sided Indian Advance on Dacca
Indian troops pressed a three sided assault on Dacca, meeting heavy resistance on the city outskirts as rebels launched hit and run attacks. Paratroopers and reinforcements moved in from northeast, east and south while Chinese troop movements were noted but disputed by officials. The battle raged amid broader clashes in Kashmir with artillery and tanks.
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Retail Liquor Sales Sought for Iowa Towns
Des Moines Iowa. J Stuart Kirk, head of a new liquor advisory commission, urged the 1972 Iowa legislature to allow retail merchants in small towns to sell liquor stocks. Gov Ray backed the plan, saying it could improve service and reduce costs where state stores are uneconomical. The advisory group plans to begin work soon. Minor quake rattles San Francisco East Bay Saturday, causing window rattles but no major damage.
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Secretary in mill skirt questioned for being "all thumbs"
A secretary in a mill skirt passes by as a quip asks who claimed she was "all thumbs" on a light note. The line plays on eye catching attire and a stereotype while the speaker remains unnamed.
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U N Deadlocks Over Indo Pakistan War Cease Fire Debate
India signaled willingness to consider a cease fire if East Pakistani rebels received a hearing. The U N Security Council debated six hours and adjourned without a vote on a U S truce resolution, delaying a quick Council decision. Bush pressed for an immediate vote while Malik urged more time for Moscow instructions.
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Nixon Pompidou Meet Amid Monetary Crisis Talks
Nixon and Pompidou met in Angra do Heroismo with a side talk on the international monetary crisis. Connally and Giscard d Estaing discussed it in a side meeting while Nixon and Pompidou prepared for broader talks on East West relations and Nixon's China and Soviet visits. Nixon stayed at a near base and traveled by helicopter through Angra's streets.
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IRA claims responsibility for Protestant legislator murder and home bombing
The Provisional IRA said it killed Protestant legislator Barnhill and blew up his home in Belfast. State authorities reported the attack occurred as Barnhill opened his door, with details of his age and location noted while a Dublin spokesman denied IRA ties. The day also carried broader international coverage including Nixon and Pompidou talks.
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Cedar Rapids proposes speed limit hikes on 75 major streets
Cedar Rapids city council reviews a plan to raise speed limits on 75 major streets after a yearlong traffic study. Public safety commissioner John Oberthien notes action will wait until spring to avoid winter driving hazards, aiming for realistic limits and better traffic flow.
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Americans freed after long captivity cross to Hong Kong
Hong Kong officials said Richard Feeteau and Mary Ann Harbert, long held since 1958 and 1968 respectively, crossed into Hong Kong and flew out on a U S military plane. Peking state media reported clemency for another American, and a fourth prisoner’s death action was noted. John Downey of New Britain had life sentence reduced.
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Parents learn daughter Mary Ann alive after years in Chinese prison
Palo Alto California parents Gene Harbert and Mary Ann Harbert react to news that their daughter Mary Ann, released from a Chinese prison, is alive and en route home. They had believed her dead for three years and mark their daughter’s 26th birthday approaching in December.
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Jury Challenge Based On Age Fails In Hash Case
A 2 year old man from Town City charged with hashish possession lost a motion to strike a jury panel for excluding youths aged 18 to 20. The defense argued the panel drawn from a voters list omits youth culture and violates due process and equal protection. The case proceeds with the current jury selection.
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Antarctic Researchers Welcome Unplanned Visit From Skies
In Meserve Glacier Wright Valley Antarctica a canvas hut houses scientists Maurie and Lileen McSaveney from Ohio State University. Sunday 15 guests dropped in from two navy helicopters to tour the dry valley where US New Zealand and Japanese teams study drilling sites and glacial history. The visitors included correspondents and navy personnel while the couple prepares to leave February 1 after a brief stay begun November 4 with NSF funding.
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Americans Captured in China Reported Missing in 1989
The New China News Agency said Gerald Ross McLaughlin and Miss Herbert were captured aboard a yacht in Chinese waters north of Hong Wong on April 21, 1989. McLaughlin reportedly committed suicide on March 7, 1989 while under investigation. Earlier, McLaughlin’s commutation to five years was noted but not dated. Also mentioned are Air Force Capt. Phillip Smith and Lt. Robert Prynn, still reported imprisoned.
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Dennis McCann 20 Killed in Texas Traffic Crash
Dennis R. McCann aged 20 of Robins was killed in a traffic crash in Georgetown Texas while en route home for holidays. He served in the army and was married March 7 1970 to Debra Adamson of Toddville. Survived by wife a daughter Stephanie Rae parents Mr and Mrs Robert McCann Toddville sisters Dianna Grigg and Janet Laurene Ardis June McCann brother Steven Arthur McCann and grandparents C R Johnston of Simi Valley California services pending at Turner Chapel East.
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