Melee at San Quentin Leaves Second Convict Injured
In San Quentin a Tuesday melee in a high security block left Frankie Padilla, 36, wounded and undergoing surgery. A guard fired to quell the brawl involving Padilla and at least two other inmates as authorities investigated. One officer reported Padilla was in custody for inquiry while the assailant remains unidentified.
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Supreme Court strikes down birth control law
The Supreme Court invalidated a Massachusetts statute that barred distribution of birth control devices except by a doctor to married persons. Justice Brennan wrote the opinion for the court, ruling the law violated equal protection by treating unmarried and married individuals differently. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger dissented. Justices Douglas, Stewart, Marshall joined Brennan. Justices White and Blackmun concurred separately.
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Indians and commune clash over Mission San Antonio grounds
Communa residents plead for letters of support for a group of about 15 American Indians who say they own the 200 year old California mission lands. Eviction notices were served after the Indians declined to stay as guests. The two groups plan to share the land, but Indians want separate space.
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Earth Day Passes Quietly Amid Waning U S Attention
Earth Day events in the United States drew scant participation with only church bells recalling past prominence. In 1970 tens of thousands backed bold environmental plans, while recent observances focused on local issues and small ceremonies, even on college campuses where support dwindled.
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Cooper still sought after famous hijacker mystery
D R Cooper remains at large as authorities launch a renewed search near Lake Merwin Washington with an undetermined number of Army personnel. A Portland station reported Army guards checking cars as the FBI confirms the activity tied to the Thanksgiving day hijacking by the man using the alias D B Cooper who demanded 34000 in ransom and four parachutes.
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DeWitt State Hospital Closes After Two-Year Operation
DeWitt State Hospital ends nearly two years of treatment for mentally ill patients as the Department of Mental Hygiene closes the facility due to operating cost factors. Thirty-seven of the 67 employees stay to provide security and fire protection while bed operations shift to Stocktol State Hospital. Placer County officials consider using the hospital's 13 buildings and 46 patient wards, plus a steam plant and other structures, for future use.
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Cranston seeks $10 million quake resistance study
Sen. Alan Cranston introduces a bill to fund 10 million dollars annually for a three year engineering study to strengthen buildings bridges and dams against earthquakes. He says current codes are inadequate citing San Fernando Valley damage and a 2 percent rise in construction costs to meet the magnitude of the 1971 Los Angeles quake.
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Salami and beer cancer warning sparks debate at UC
Scientists at a University of California conference discussed potential cancer risks from mixing salami and beer. Dr. Cara Luhrs cited animal studies linking ingredients in beer and cured meats to cancer, while Robert Gibson cautioned against premature conclusions and referenced the cyclamate scare using extreme animal-diet figures.
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California Canners and Growers
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Belfast hotel blast shocks city amid peace talks
A bomb exploded in a parking lot behind the 12 story Europa Hotel in Belfast injuring about 40 people including six hotel staff. Police said a stolen truck likely carried the device near Great Victoria Street as British PM Heath met Faulkner in London to discuss a peace package for Northern Ireland.
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Six Die as US Army CH47 Helicopter Crashes Near Waegwan
An American CH47 helicopter from Camp Carroll south of Waegwan crashed about 195 miles southeast of Seoul killing six of eight aboard. Two others survived in serious condition. All victims were American. The craft, based at Pyongtaek, went down one mile south of Waegwan.
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South Vietnamese push into Cambodia along Highway 7
South Vietnamese forces move 10 000 strong into Cambodia near the Parrot's Beak to reopen Highway 7 from the frontier toward Kampong Cham. Initial phase reports claim 743 communists killed, large arms caches seized, while U S and Vietnamese troops clash with guerrillas.
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Phnom Penh Mourns After Deadly Cambodian Artillery Attack
Reports say more than 102 killed with over 200 wounded as Communist shells struck Phnom Penh on Tuesday. The city observed a somber official mourning day while residents sought normal life amid shattered neighborhoods and fires.
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