Supreme Court refuses to review Watergate convictions
The Supreme Court voted 5 to 3 to deny review of the Watergate cover-up convictions of John N. Mitchell H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman. National Public Radio cited the Friday conference decision delaying an official announcement. Mitchell Haldeman and Endlichman were convicted in 1975 and sentenced to prison terms for conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury in the Watergate cover-up.
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Inflation hits consumers as hospital and medical costs rise
Inflation data show March hospital charges up nine tenths percent and physician fees up 3 percent the largest monthly gains. Tax increases reduced purchasing power while real take home pay for the average production worker fell by about one tenth of a percent.
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Judge rules congressman won through election fraud
Louisiana judge Melvin Shortess declares Richard Tenry won the Democratic nomination for Congress amid election fraud claims. The ruling follows prior findings of vote stealing on both sides, though jurisdiction limits prevent overturning the runoff or general election. federal probes may review. Tony Tenry alleged 1000 votes switched. Moreau offered no court proof.
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Forces In Zaire Open Second Front Near Kapanga
Zairean and Moroccan forces press a second front against Katangan rebels in Shaba Province as government troops advance toward Mutshatshe. 1,500 Moroccan soldiers aid Mobutu’s forces amid reports rebels trained by Cubans in Angola. Diplomatic sources note small skirmishes and a crackdown on captured arms.
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Bill Advances To Restore Davis Rights In Senate Panel
Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to restore citizenship to Jefferson Davis after citing a prior action that restored Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The measure, introduced by Sen. Hatfield and co sponsored by Sens. Hatch Thurmond and others, follows Hatfield’s reading of a biography during recuperation.
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R-Ore
Orrin Hateh
Utah
Strom Thurmond
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Unusual Ad Prompts Caution On Coors Easter Beer
A Washington newspaper ad headline warns Easter beer lovers not to buy Coors Beer, claiming the product may be flat or watery. The ad, credited to the Adolph Coors Co. of Colorado, appears with an AP Wirephoto.
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Ex-Top General Executed Without Trial in Thailand
In Bangkok a former senior general Chalard Hiranyastel was executed by a one man firing squad for alleged involvement in a failed coup. Witnesses report his calm demeanor and a monk's sermon. four accomplices including his son received life terms. Government radio confirmed the act under broad wartime powers.
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Radio Thailand
Aroon Tavathasin
1St. Army
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Aswin Hiranyasiri
Tanin Kralvixien
Virginia and North Carolina Weather Outlook Brief
Warm humid weekend with scattered afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms in Virginia on Friday and Saturday. Highs in the 70s lows 40s to 60s. North Carolina partly cloudy with more afternoon and evening storms, especially in the mountains. Friday and Saturday highs near 70s to low 80s, lows 50s to 60s, mountains cooler. Downtown Weather Log notes calm winds and modest temperatures through the period.
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Man seeks abortion block in New Jersey case
A 19 year old college student and her 7 year old admirer won a temporary restraining order in New Jersey to delay her abortion until Monday. Rothenberger, unemployed, argues the fetus has rights and he should participate. He plans vocational study and says his mother may aid.
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