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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1975

Page

2

Patricia Hearst Not Cooperating Fully In Defense

Patricia Hearst underwent four hours of intensive physical and neurological tests as her lawyers disclosed she is not cooperating fully in her defense. Tests included one to detect central nervous system abnormalities. Judge Oliver J. Carter received assurance that procedures regarding Patty's jail status would proceed.

Patricia Hearst San Francisco U.S. District Court Oliver J. Carter US. Atty James L. Browning Jr Patty’s

Hearst defense taps Bailey as new chief attorney

The Hearst case adds F Lee Bailey to Patty Hearst’s defense team after a brief in chambers hearing. He said the defendant’s state of mind will be a major issue and noted no questioning of Hearst about her fugitive period. Attorneys Hallinan and Knutson described Hearst as wavering toward her parents and lawyers and facing a possible nervous breakdown. Hearst, returned to jail after psychiatric testing, showed disorganized and impatient behavior during jailhouse talks.

Patty Hearst Boston F. Lee Bailey Carter Chambers Bailey Terence Hallinan John Knutson Symbionese Liberation Army Patty Hearst Lieve Miss Hearst San Mateo County Redwood City Hallinan

Colby Hands Over Almost All Subpoenaed Papers

CIA Director William Colby surrendered all but about 50 words of subpoenaed documents amid a dispute over sensitive material. Treasury officials testified threats against President Ford have risen since the Fromme incident, including a case where a federal undercover agent was offered $325,000 to kill the president.

Capitol Hill Sacramento Ford Rex D. Davis Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Senate Belleville St. Louis Washington FBI White House Elkins W. Va Newark Chicago Colby CIA William E. Colby Treasury Department Lynette Fromme Davis Secret Service Robert Bates Bates New York Democrat Congress Pike House

Sipple Sues Media Over Reports He Is Homosexual

Former Marine Oliver Sipple sues news outlets for 15 million dollars over reports that he is homosexual. The complaint claims publicity harmed his reputation and caused mental anguish. Named defendants include seven papers and parent companies, plus columnist Herb Caen. papers listed are Chronicle LA Times Chicago Sun-Times Denver Post San Antonio Express Indianapolis Star and Des Moines Register.

San Francisco Oliver Sipple Ford Sipple Daes San The Chronicle Los Angeles Times Chicago Sun-Times Denver Post San Antonio Express Indianapolis Star Des Moines Register

Kidnapping Update Tied to GM Security Police

State police said their statement came at 1 a.m. Tuesday after General Motors security police notified them that a kidnapping was in progress. The text notes a reunion with three family members and details an elder son being dumped in a field near the home before making his way there.

General Motors

Fatal crash on foggy highway near Mexico City kills at least 45

A trailer truck , a bus and two other vehicles collided on the Mexico City Toluca highway about 35 miles west of the capital. The wrecks burst into flames leaving 45 dead and 15 injured. Witnesses described passengers screaming as the bus burned and some bodies found in a ditch. Injured were taken to hospitals in Mexico City and nearby towns.

Mexico City Red Cross Toluca Enrique Mejia

Ford Gets His G-Man Badge At Hoover FBI HQ Dedication

President Ford received the G-man badge during the dedication of the J Edgar Hoover FBI headquarters costing 126 million dollars. FBI Director Kelley praised Ford as good agent material while dignitaries gathered in the sunlit court yard. The event aired live to Japan as the nation celebrated the new building and Ford called for renewed commitment to the rule of law in America.

Washington Ford FBI J. Edgar Hoover FBY Clarence M. Kelley Pennsylvania Avenue White House Capitol Hoover America

Medal of Hoover era FBI dream framed at ceremony

At a dedication marking 13 years of planning, a plaque with an FBI badge honored J Edgar Hoover era ambitions. The event featured the U S Marine Band playing the J Edgar Hoover March. The article notes Medicare figures with 24.1 million beneficiaries including 22 million aged 65 plus and 2.1 million disabled.

Sixty Die As Soviet-Hungarian Jetliner Crashes

A Tupolev 14 operated by Malev with 60 aboard plunged into the Mediterranean near Beirut. Witnesses saw a bright flash and explosion as the plane hit the water. By evening 37 bodies were recovered. sharks swarmed the surf hindering salvage.

Beirut Lebanon Mediterranean

Gladys Heads North After Gulf Coast Threat Fades

The hurricane Gladys, initially seen moving west, pushed into hostile conditions and turned northward. It drifted northwest as a minimal storm with 75 mph winds, then rapidly intensified Monday, raising concerns for forecasters inland.

Gladys Atlantic

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