Kemper pleads innocent by reason of insanity in Santa Cruz case
Edmund Kemper III accused killer of his mother and seven others pleads not guilty by insanity. Superior Judge Henry Iiver appoints two psychiatrists to examine him and allows unlimited juror challenges during the trial. Defense and prosecution discussed change of venue but attorney James Jackson seeks no limit on challenges.
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Oakland Killing Linked to Pa. Slaying Observed
Detectives say the Oakland security guard killing may connect to a Pennsylvania man's fatal shooting on a Berkeley Street. Both victims died from .24 caliber bullets. ballistic tests are planned to see if the same weapon fired both. Garden Swinte, 34, was found in his car near a truck. Kirk Hughes, 22, of Reading, Pa., was found earlier in Berkeley with no money. A tropical storm named Ira weakened over the Gulf of California, with winds near 30 mph, causing minor Baja California damage and heading northwest to dissipate.
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Folsom Prison Solitary Unit Closed
The Folsom Prison maximum security solitary confinement unit is closed for being unfit for human habitation. The Assembly Select Committee of Prison Reform and Rehabilitation announced the action, calling it a progressive step and urging similar closure at San Quentin. Prisoners will be moved to other facilities on the grounds.
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Two U S pilots killed in Naples crash
A U S Air Force Phantom jet crashed at Capodichino in Naples Italy during landing. Both American pilots died as the aircraft touched down and burst into flames. Officials withheld names pending family notification.
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California man charged in Waikiki gun spree
A California man, Karl Branca, 20, Newport Beach, was charged in a Waikiki shooting spree that shattered windows in several high rise complexes. He was arrested Tuesday on counts of reckless endangering lives carrying 3 firearms without permits and possession of marijuana. An associated suspect, Hwa held in Tien as bait, was arrested at a Waikiki hotel. no injuries were reported.
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Fireforces Rescue Nearly 100 From Riverside Hotel Blaze
About 100 people were rescued from the Riverside Hotel early Thursday as a fire of undetermined origin tore through the structure, reducing it to rubble. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries sustained during efforts to control the blaze.
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U S tightens controls on methaqualone fad drug
The DEA announces strict new controls placing methaqualone under cocaine like restrictions amid rising youth abuse. Bartels cites a survey showing hundreds of crisis reports and overdoses, noting the drug is sold as Quaalude and other names and linked to deaths and dependency.
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House to let courts decide who hears Agnew's case
House leaders decide courts first decide whether hearings on vice president Agnew belong in Congress or in the judiciary. Speaker Carl Albert rejects Agnew request for a House hearing, citing matters for the courts. Republicans push bills to create a select committee or impeach Agnew, while lawmakers note timing and who determines jurisdiction matter.
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Population declines hit New York and Los Angeles metro areas
The U S Census Bureau reports New York and Los Angeles metro areas lost population between 1970 and 1972. New York dropped 18 percent to 8.5 million, mainly in Manhattan and Brooklyn, while Los Angeles slipped about 30 thousand to under one million, dropping to third place behind Chicago.
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HEW proposes patient checks to curb Medicaid fraud
HEW plans require states with computerized systems to notify Medicaid patients of services billed by doctors and others. Patients would be asked to verify receipt of services, not forced to confirm. New penalties, including up to $10,000 fines and one year in prison, target fraud and kickbacks.
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FBI report notes crime decline in major cities
Attorney General Elliott Richardson cited the FBI Uniform Crime Report showing a nationwide 1 percent drop in serious crimes in the first half of 1973 over the preceding six months. Violent crime rose 4 percent in the period, while property crimes fell 2 percent, with mixed changes across urban and rural areas.
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Former Martha Mitchell guard denied career post at Agriculture Dept
Stephen B. King, who guarded Martha Mitchell during part of the Nixon era, was denied a career civil service post at the Agriculture Department. He accepted a political appointment at 26898 dollars yearly in congressional relations, starting this week. Civil Service officials cited veterans preference and his link to Martha Mitchell and John Mitchell as reasons for blocking a career slot despite his service as security director for the Nixon campaign. King, a former FBI agent, says publicity from the Watergate era has harmed his career and remains haunted by the six weeks tied to that period.
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Postmaster vows to curb Yale mail foulups and chaos
Postmaster General Elmer I. Klassen says he will prevent a repeat of last Christmas mail gripes. He plans unannounced post office visits nationwide and urges early holiday mailing as the Postal Service lobbies for faster, more reliable delivery amid reforms and labor changes.
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FTC probes bubble bath makers over consumer reactions
The Federal Trade Commission announced an investigation into the bubble bath industry. It urged anyone with information about adverse skin reactions or infections to contact the nearest regional FTC office in Atlanta Boston Chicago Cleveland Dallas Kansas City Los Angeles New York San Francisco Seattle or Washington DC.
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Edwards Pushes Action to End HEW Civil Rights Bias
Rep. Don Edwards urged via subcommittee that HEW civil rights officials aggressively combat discrimination in health facilities receiving federal funds. He cited testimony about reduced enforcement after Nixon’s first election and signaled HEW officials would be summoned to explain the lapse.
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