Hearst Jury Selection Opens in San Francisco Trial
Patty Hearst faces a bank robbery trial as jury selection begins in San Francisco. About 150 potential jurors are questioned as prosecutors and defense weigh attitudes toward kidnappers, victims, and the wealthy. Judge Carter says the case will be intensely covered and may sequester jurors for weeks.
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San Francisco
Patty Hearst
Miss Hearst
Albert, Johnson de
U.S
Oliver Carter
Patricia Campbell
Ite
Hearst
Alice Estrada
Hearsts
Carter
Tyler School Integration Plan Shrinks Minority Isolation
Tyler school district proposes five voluntary and specialized programs to cut minority isolation at Tyler Elementary. Supt. Marvin Maire calls the briefing a final work session before firm recommendations due February 9 for next fall. DPI requires a three year desegregation plan by July 1, with minority enrollment at Tyler at 40.8 percent last fall against a 23.5 percent guideline.
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Cadar Rapids
Tyler School
Marvin Maire
Tyler
State Department of Public Instruction
Tom White
Muke
DPI
Steve Chambliss
House Ban on Angolan Aid Seen
The House is set to join the Senate in backing a ban on continued U S military aid to Western backed factions in Angola amid the defense bill debate. Key lawmakers forecast overwhelming approval of the amendment to block funds for the Angolan conflict.
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Washington
House
Senate
U.S
Appropriations Committee
George Mahon
Marsin
Iowa
Mike Blouin
Dick Clark
D-lana
Angola
Don Bunker
D-Wash
Ford
Congress
Bonker
National Front For the Liberation of Angola
FNLA
National Union For the Total Independence of Angola
UNITA
Soviet Union
Cuba
Popular Movement For the Liberation of Angola
MPLA
United States
House International Relations Committee
House Overrides Health Veto In 310-113 Vote
The House voted to override President Ford's veto of a health education and welfare bill, 310 to 113, signaling momentum for a Democratic push to expand social spending. Senate Democrats were optimistic about completing the override, while a Republican compromise would set funding about 491 million above Ford's budget.
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House
Ford
Senate
Vurn
Johnson
John Brademas
Indiana
Ann Education Subcommittee
Johan
Beademas
Congress
Pracadaras
Auld
Ala
Editor recalls bizarre Moscow hospital stay with Soviet doctors
Keokuk Daily Gate City editor John Marion, 58, recounts three odd days in a Moscow hospital. He describes seven doctors arguing in Russian, poor patient care, icy baths, no bed sheets, unsafe blood draws, a burning light incident, and then being allowed to leave only if responsible for any harm. He notes the stay was free and the hospital contrasted with American standards.
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Keokuk
John Marion
Iowa
Moscow
Marion
Jane
Gate City
Mississippi River
Marlon
Smithsonian I Institution
Hts
Cedar Rapids Budget Forecast Signals Possible City Employee Layoffs
Cedar Rapids officials warn that the budget may require cutting staff as a preliminary figure shows general fund needs at 12 934 000 while requests total 15 890 000 leaving a 2 665 000 gap. Mayor Don Canney and Auditor Job McMahan caution that without revenue gains payroll costs threaten service, goods, and capital plans amid tax and funding uncertainties.
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Cedar Rapidy
Amd Theo
Job McMahan
Hudpet Ankings
Ate
St Doea
McMaton
Don Canney
Judge Blocks FDA Ban on Red Dye for 10 Days
In Washington UPI reports a temporary court order blocks the FDA from enforcing its planned ban on Red Dye No 2 for ten days. The ruling pauses the ban until a hearing can be held to determine next steps.
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FDA
Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
Tet Troubles Roil Senate Scene Over Party Balance
An odd phrasing notes excess of Democratic and Republican senators amid a shortage of United States senators, hinting at political contention during a tense period. The line implies instability in leadership or representation without naming individuals or dates.
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United States
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Norway
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