Death sentence upheld in Yablonski murder case
A Washington County jury voted death for Aubran W. Buddy Martin in the Yablonski murder, delivering the verdict in 49 minutes. The decision, after the dismantling of the state electric chair and despite Gov. Shafer and Gov. Shapp's remarks, signals Pennsylvania juries still favor capital punishment and may lead to lengthy appeals. The case focuses on the assassination of labor leader Joseph A. Yablonski, his wife, and daughter, highlighting tensions between law and politics.
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Jock” Yablonski
Candidates seek tainted funds and corporate influence
A analysis of 1960s and 1970s campaign fundraising shows presidents aspirants relying on contributions from special interests including textiles and oil, with Nixon, Humphrey and others tied to favors. The piece notes unaccounted money, secret chests like Citizens for Yorty, and probes into political payoffs and ethics. It also covers a major ITT Hartford Fire merger with DOJ approval amid SEC inquiries and insider stock sales.
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California
Citizens For Yorty
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Yorty
Unclear merger probe and liquor law questions noted
The report discusses a Pennsylvania Liquor Code provision making it unlawful to sell or give liquor to minors and notes a separate Penal Code rule barring minors from alcohol. It also references SEC scrutiny of a merger, including secret testimony from Congressman Cotter and ITT’s hiring of Joe Fazzano to lobby Cotter, with all parties denying wrongdoing.
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Gringo in Knickers Maps Cortes Route Quest
Hal Boyle attempts a modern trek Veracruz to Mexico City mimicking Cortes but packs comic excess. The Brooklyn-born wanderer gears up with ropes boots and a 25-pound stove, faces amused townsfolk and misadventure, then returns home exhausted as his son questions his sanity.
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Mexico City
Hernan Cortes
Veracruz
Brooklyn
Cortes
Cuba
Somone
John
Montana
Never-Never Land
Antigua
Mexico
Pueblo
Hearts Reach Beyond Death In Unique Transplant Tales
In Sydney a 27 hour old baby receives a substitute heart and thrives, weighing 17 pounds now with checkups. In Commerce City a trucker with two transplants faces cataracts from anti rejection drugs, unemployment, and ongoing drug needs. A UPI religion writer suffers a heart attack, while practical notes on moving house mix with late 20th century concerns about health and daily life.
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Australia
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Colo
Pryor to 30 By Tim Pryor
A fragment from a column reflects on moving pains at home and the author’s thoughts on pain, faith, and resilience. The piece includes political names and addresses, noting religious perspectives and public figures amid family duties and personal cost.
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