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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1976

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Heart drug used to treat cocaine overdoses gains new use

New York AP reports California researchers say the heart drug propranolol Inderal rapidly lowers blood pressure and pulse in cocaine overdose patients without blocking the high. In treated cases, it stabilized pulse 140 to 78, blood pressure 220/160 to 126/70, respiration 40 to 14 per minute. More studies needed before controlled trials.

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Brown May Split GOP With Oregon Write-In Plan

In Maryland and Idaho, Brown urged forward with a write-in bid for the Oregon primary on May 25. He warned the party could be fracturing as Laxalt cautioned about potential spillover from Michigan politics. Brown spoke at a rain-delayed event in Baltimore and at an airport news conference in Baise, Idaho, asserting his campaign momentum.

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Contract murder at Washington prison cost from 100 to 200

Seattle AP reports a Washington Supreme Court justice said contract killings at the Washington State Penitentiary can cost 100 to 200 dollars, while prison officials say some cases cost as little as 10. Detailing inmate violence, the article cites several killings tied to debts, drugs, and snitch status within the facility.

Washington Seattle Washington State Penitentiary Washington Supreme Court State Supreme Court Robert Brachtenbach Walla Walla James Harvey A.J. Murphy

Senate debates permanent intelligence committee and military aid bills

The Senate pursues creation of a permanent intelligence panel with exclusive CIA jurisdiction amid filibuster threats and cloture votes. Congress also moves toward new military aid authorizations for Ford, bipartisan fights over presidential campaign funding resume, and a House plan to extend unemployment benefits and expand energy research funding.

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Uncontrollable Passions Lead To 22 Auto Thefts In Miami

MIAMI AP. Psychiatrists testified that Wylie Carhartt had an uncontrollable passion for 1955 to 1957 Thunderbirds. He stole 22 cars in three years, restored them, and sold each for about 3000 dollars. A judge gave three years probation, restitution, and counseling, noting rehabilitation potential. Police recovered 14 cars. two had won auto shows. Prosecutors argued for jail, but the judge chose leniency.

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Suspects in El Salvador gun plot held on bail

In El Salvador a gun procurement case shows Raymond Geraldo with 1 million bail, Rodriguez aide. Other defendants face 500000 and 300000 bail. Americans Robert Michaelson Irwin Toboe man and Frank Alvarez each bail 300000. Dominick Cagianese sought. March 1 meetings discussed 2.8 million for submachine guns. Tape records cited. meetings at Pepper Tree Restaurant Northwestern Westchester Health Club Mt Kisco and Mott Haven Truck Parts Bronx.

el Salvador Raymond Geraldo Rodriguez Robert Michaelson Plainview Irwin Toboeman New York City Frank G. Alvarez Dix Hills N.Y Dominick Cagianese Nassau County Fiske Cense State Department Michaelson Joseph F. Kelly Pepper Tree Restaurant Northwestern Westchester Health Club Mt. Kisco Mott Haven Truck Parts Company Bronx

Londonderry shows way to peace in troubled Ireland

Londonderry where sectarian fighting once raged now shows possible peace steps as Protestant and Catholic councils share power. Officials say mixed representation and cooperation hint at a path for Northern Ireland, despite fears of a Republic expansion and continued IRA activity.

Londonderry Northern Ireland Derry United Kingdom Londonderry’s James Hegart Jack Allen Britain Republic of Ireland Oiny Fermanagh North Dowr Hegart Irish Republican Army

Ford top Reagan manager

Stuart Spencer, deputy manager of the Ford campaign and Reagan’s early California governor campaign chief, drew Reagan’s anger over party unity remarks. Ford’s payroll at headquarters rose to 207 on May 1, then plans cut 62 jobs by June 1 to fund direct campaign activity.

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Pentagon Keeps Tabs on Citizens Seen as Military Threats

A Senate intelligence panel report finds the Pentagon still spies on civilians deemed threats, with nine penetrations since 1971 and continued surveillance near bases in Japan and West Germany. It notes Navy actions in San Diego Long Beach Charleston and a Berlin mail interception related to Americans in Berlin for McGovern.

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