Carter Grants Blanket Pardon for Vietnam Draft Evaders
President Carter ordered a full and unconditional pardon for Vietnam era draft evaders. Press secretary Powell said the order covers August 4, 1964, to March 28, 1973, with two exceptions and notes a study of deserters and those with other than honorable discharges.
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Carter study on deserters proposes limited pardons and amnesty
Powell announced Carter plans to review deserters and those with less than honorable discharges, proposing limited pardons for a small number of draft evaders. One option would bar any pardon for acts of violence and bar SSS personnel who violated the law. Carter advisers discussed alternatives with groups, aiming for a responsible, moderate path.
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Carter Celebrates Inaugural Night With Dance And Party Tour
President Carter and Rosalynn appeared at seven inaugural events attended by about 50,000 guests paying $25 for tickets. He asked audiences if they thought America could grow greater, receiving enthusiastic yes responses. He toured venues, sipped buttermilk at lunch, and reflected that it had been the greatest day for the Carter family as cameras clicked around the White House and Capitol.
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Assistant Chief Burke to become Hayward Fire Chief
Julian J. Burke, assistant fire chief for 22 years, will replace retiring Fire Chief Matt Jimenez as Hayward fire chief on May 1. Burke, 56, will receive a raise from $28,602 annually, with salary set within the lower range of a five step scale.
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Voluntary water cutback pushed to curb drought
The San Francisco Water Department plans a major campaign extending into South County to reduce water use by 10 to 15 percent amid drought. Officials from SF Water Department and Public Utilities Commission met with leaders including James Leonard to discuss intensified voluntary conservation measures.
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Yoshimura Convicted on Bomb Charge in Oakland
Wendy Yoshimura, tied to Patricia Hearst as an underground roommate, is found guilty on three counts for possession of explosives an automatic weapon and bomb components. Sentencing set for February 24 in Alameda County Superior Court. mistrial declared on a fourth count.
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Bay Area Transit to run rally stations with no agents
Newsbriefs report BART will test running rallying stations without agents to save money as weekend service begins. Other items note pretrial project Intercept in Hayward receiving nearly $900000, an off duty cop shot, and tributes to California protest figure Hubert H. Simpson who died at 96.
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