Attorney Seeks Revocation of Blanton Pardons Faces Threats
Nashville, Tenn. UPI reports attorney John Jay Hooker, challenging 34 of 52 Blanton commutations, is under police protection after threats to his life. Three judges will hear next week whether any clemencies should be revoked, while FBI records link Blanton to a parole-for-pay probe with aides arrested. Alexander sworn in early to curb further releases.
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Tennessee clemency backfires as prisons release 28
The state struggles with executive clemency actions by Blanton, including the release of 28 prisoners led by Roger Humphreys, whose 20 to 40 year sentence was commuted to time served. Senate condemns the moves while House stalls. A hearing is set for Tuesday to review Hooker’s challenge to the commutations and the release of Fred Smith, a convicted wife killer, despite a court order.
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UFOs at Defense Sites Reported in CIA Documents
Nearly 1,000 CIA documents released under FOIA detail UFO sightings at U S defense installations including Strategic Air Command bases in 1975 and bases in Montana Maine and Michigan. Ground Saucer Watch founder William Spaulding accuses a government cover up and cites five ex intelligence officers to testify.
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Singer's mother says polygamist son was murdered in cold blood
The mother of polygamist John Singer, shot by 10 officers during an arrest, says he was murdered in cold blood. A consumer advocate seeks a grand jury probe. Singer's first wife is jailed on contempt, and the couple's seven children enter foster care as authorities cite self defense claims.
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Weather almanac links 79s to harsh Russian climate history
Soviet experts cite Lenin grad almanac finding that years ending in 79 mark extremes in weather. Recalls 979 with thunder and gales, 1879 floods, 1679 invasion delays, 1779 severe winter, 1579 floods, Westminster Abbey flood, and 1979 cold spell so far.
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St Louis Named Test City in AFT Strike
The Board of Education identified St Louis as a test city for a strike by the American Federation of Teachers, with 74,000 students in public schools. Board member Rev Cecil Howard said the city is targeted as a pattern emerges with other cities facing similar actions. Howard noted 45 field representatives from the national union had been in St Louis for weeks planning the strike.
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Wright foresees digs and flood losing sub committee posts
House Democratic Leader Jim Wright said Reps. Charles Diggs and Daniel Flood will likely be stripped of sub committee chairmanships over alleged misdeeds. Diggs faces a payroll abuse conviction and a possible voter abstention request. Flood faces bribery and perjury trial, with leadership doubts on ratification.
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Park ready for talks with North Korea amid mixed signals
Seoul announced President Park Chung-hee said he was prepared for top level talks on reunification with North Korea and expected a meeting with Kim Il-sung while cautioning against a possible southbound invasion. He also noted restored U.S.-South Korea ties and pledged to meet with President Carter at an unspecified time and place.
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Train BUS Crash Kills Seventeen in Mexico City Suburb
A locomotive struck a bus carrying factory workers in an industrial suburb, killing 17 and injuring 35. Investigators say the driver tried to beat the crossing. The bus, about 75 aboard, was ripped open and overturned, with survivors describing people hanging from the doorway.
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London Ambulance Drivers Announce 24 Hour Strike
London ambulance drivers totaling about 3000 threaten a 24 hour walkout next week refusing to answer emergencies even if lives are at stake. Spokesman Bill Dunn says top pay should rise from 90 to 148 dollars a week. The strike would end emergency cover in the capital for the day.
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Somoza rejects U.S. plan to end Nicaragua crisis
President Anastasio Somoza in Managua rejected the latest U.S.-led effort to end a year of political bloodletting. He warned Washington may withdraw Ambassador Mauricio Solari as he defended his stance at a news conference, contrasting CIA reports on Iran and Nicaragua.
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