Irish Leader Concedes Defeat in Fianna Fail Surge
In Dublin Prime Minister Liam Cosgrave conceded an upset defeat as Fianna Fail led by Jack Lynch appeared set to form a new government. With 58 seats to 39 for Cosgrave's coalition results were not final but point to a major political shift amid high inflation and unemployment.
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Soviets Accept Rights Proposal At Helsinki Conference
Belgrade Yugoslavia UPI Western diplomats called the Soviet acceptance of a through review of Helsinki accords surprising and likely to speed the conference. Yury Vorontsov said the agenda would use the final act as basis while the United States urged a full discussion including human rights. The talks resume Monday to draft fall review agenda.
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Supreme Court urged to rehear Mitchell Haldeman appeal
Attorneys for John Mitchell and H R Haldeman ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its May 23 decision not to hear the Watergate cover-up appeals. A news leak report prompted the move as the two men face prison starts next week.
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Legislation Upgrades US Combat Readiness Says Culver
Sen John Culver says a new defense bill improves readiness by detailing objectives and future budget improvements. He notes GAO findings confirm Army readiness gaps and urges actions to fix equipment reliability while trimming funds for a new nerve gas weapon and boosting civil defense where needed.
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Suarez to form new government after Spain vote
MadridSpain Premier Adolfo Suarez said King Juan Carlos asked him to continue as premier and form a new government after his Democratic Center Union won 166 seats in Spain's 350 seat parliament. Felipe Gonzalez's Socialist Workers party took 118 seats and demanded an active left wing opposition.
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GOP Uses C R as Test For TV Ads in Cedar Rapids
Richard Pundt Linn county Republican chairman says a new public service style in TV spots is being tested in Cedar Rapids. Seven to ten five minute segments are planned with topics including saving money on vacations and aiding cardiac arrest victims. The ads air in the evening with a mail address for more information. Cedar Rapids is among a few cities chosen for the test to reshape the party image.
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Richard Pundt
Linn County
Pundt
Republican Party
Ray Escapees Receive Indefinite Administrative Segregation
Ray and six fellow escapees faced a two hour disciplinary hearing at Brushy Mountain state prison. The prison board sentenced them to indefinite administrative segregation, plus loss of a year and a half of good and honor time. They still face escape charges with no trial date set.
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Douglas Shelton
Man Convicted As Kids Testify In Detroit School Shooting
DETROIT AP An estranged husband Al Lewis was found guilty of second degree murder for shooting Bettye McCaster in front of 29 students at Burt Elementary Nov 10. Children identified him while 15 testified over three days. sentencing set for June 24.
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