Patty Hearst Visits Jail Amid Family Distress
The Hearst parents visited Patty Hearst in San Mateo jail Thursday night and left distressed after learning of a recorded conversation with a longtime friend. The transcript shows Hearst declaring revolutionary feminist beliefs and a wish for bond release without returning home as a prisoner. Mrs Hearst lashed out at reporters, while observers note the public interest in her statements and defenses as her three lawyers prepare for a fair trial.
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Patty Hearst
San Mateo
Patty
Hearst
Hearsts
Bear Bryant Wins NCAA Challenge Over Player Limits
Bear Bryant, Alabama coach, secured a federal court victory against an NCAA rule capping visiting teams at 48 and home squads at 60 players. Judge Sam Palmer ruled the restriction gave an edge to home teams, noting the era's specialization and the question of needing 60 players on field and bench.
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Bear” Bryant
University of Alabama
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Sam Palmer
West Point Admits Women and Minorities in Ranks
West Point will enroll 80 women next year as part of routine action on a military appropriations bill in Washington. The academy has gradually increased minority representation, with 5.7 percent of cadets now black, higher than many colleges surveyed.
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West Point
Washington
Army and
Defense Department
Trish
Speeding Departures From Detroit Attract Unemployed Travelers
The article notes thousands flee Detroit after scarce jobs and high wages. Trailways may offer half fare to move elsewhere, with city support possibly, and many head south to family roots. Auto plants recovered yet cannot absorb all workers, 82,000 unemployed, 100,000 leaving town since spring.
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Detroit
Trailways Bus Company
ICC Violation That Makes Sense and an Opportunity Half-Fare
A discussion of the Interstate Commerce Commission’s early role in halting discriminatory half-fare sales to settlers and Continental Trailways chief Fred Currey proposing an Opportunity Half-Fare for the unemployed. The piece notes ICC and President Ford’s initial praise for the plan as a creative social remedy, citing a New York Times Detroit report.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Northwest
ICC
Fred Currey
Continental Trailways
Ford
Mr. Currey
New York Times
Detroit
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Center of the World View and a Moving Interstate Fare Debate
Holmes Alexander critiques the center of world power concept and praises a moving humane fare idea by Continental Trailways for aiding unemployed workers. He notes the ICC's stance on indigent travelers and contrasts it with Greyhound's protest, arguing that Trailways shows business conscience and utility in addressing unemployment.
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ICC
Greyhound Lines, Inc
General Motors
Trailways
Greyhound
Coors Seat Held Up in Senate Commerce Hearing
The Senate Commerce Subcommittee chaired by Senator Pastore grilled Joseph Coors for a post on the CPB board amid questions over his conservativism and ownership of Television News Inc. Witnesses pressed censorship fears while emphasizing the need for diverse viewpoints on public broadcasting. The hearing suggested conservatives face harsh scrutiny, while proponents urged balanced coverage and that broadcasters belong on the CPB board when possible.
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Senate
United States
Senate Commerce
John D. Pastore
Dk.t
Joseph Coors
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Coors
Ford
Television News Inc
Pastore
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Ralph Nader
Daniel Inouye
Hawaii
CPB
Public Television
William F. Buckley
Public TV
Weicker
CPR
Soaper Preamble Frames Insect Policy Quip
A senator notes that many states lack an official insect while vacation memories linger. After a summer of rough play, school children await glimpses of the crownups in action. Congressmen Sludgepump opposes awarding contracts to the lowest bidder, citing concerns over imagination and funds.
Rise Of Crime In DC Sparks Judicial Controversy
Senator Barry Goldwater questions why Washington DC experiences high street violence. The piece cites a judge’s release on personal recognizance of a 22 year old charged with stabbing a draftsman, noting prior arrests and court absences. It argues lenient handling of prior offenders fuels more homicides.
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Amtrak
Theodore R. Newman Jr
Newman
U.S
Builey
Strikes and Scores Cast No Clear Light on Moral Indignation
Pro football tests of moral indignation showed five striking teams facing mixed results. Redskins Giants Lions won openers while Jets and Patriots lost, Jets pummeled 42 to 14. Authors say outcome mostly reflects team strength, not mood of protest.
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Buffalo Bills
Bills
Redskins
Giants
Lions
Jets
Patriots
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