Jury rejects TV violence insanity defense in 15 year old murder case
Ronny Zamora, 15, found guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing death of an elderly woman. Jurors say violent TV did not drive insanity. sentencing set for November 7 and Zamora also faces burglary armed robbery and weapon charges. Defense planned appeal citing a new frontier in American jurisprudence.
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Woolly Bear Coats Signal Cold Winter in Pennsylvania
Lancaster report notes woolly bear caterpillars mostly dark brown to black. 83-year-old Herb Krone cites darker coats as warning of severe winter ahead. He predicts periods of cold and misery but not as extreme as last year. admits prior forecast was off.
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Steel price hikes blamed for inflation pressures
Washington AP report says steel prices have risen 79 percent over five years, outpacing other domestic prices by 24 percent. The study notes a 9.4 percent rise in the 12 months to August with further September increases, citing higher labor and material costs and underused capacity. It also reports lower steel profits and significant recent layoffs amid rising imports to 32-month highs.
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Food safety tips and a trivia Q&A roundup
The Enterprise reader questions cover safe sandwich meat practices and keeping food at safe temperatures, plus a nostalgic lookup on Robert Blake and Our Gang cast, Shirley Temple, Dolly, and Karen Quinlan. The reply cites USDA guidance on two hour room temperature rule, hot or cold serving, and a Blue Ice refrigerant product.
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Senate Boosts Minimum Wage as House Backs Unions
The Senate votes 76-14 to raise the federal minimum wage from 2.30 to 3.40 by 1981 in steps starting Jan 1 1978, while the House acts to ease organizing and punish anti-union violations. North Carolina delegation opposed the labor measure. Conference talks will reconcile differences.
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How They Voted on Minimum Wage Hike in Senate
AP The Senate approved raising the minimum wage from 2.9 to 3.40 per hour over four years. In the Carolinas, Republicans Helms of North Carolina and Thurmond of South Carolina voted for, while Democrats Hollings of South Carolina and Morgan of North Carolina voted against.
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Democrats prevail in Congress after 257-163 vote
AFL-CIO President George Meany praised the outcome after the 257-163 approval. He said Democratic leadership won against what he called outrageous lies and distortions from right wing opponents backed by business.
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Mandel Gets Four Years In Prison
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a mail fraud racketeering scheme. Judge Robert L. Taylor expressed sympathy but noted serious missteps. Mandel faced up to 105 years and a $42,000 fine, while five co-defendants awaited sentencing. Blair Lee remains acting governor, with Mandel suspended from duties but still holding the title.
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Six-year-old’s death linked to codeine overdose not disease
North Carolina medical examiner’s report indicates a strong likelihood that Danny Lee Houser died from a codeine overdose rather than Reyes syndrome. The 6 year old’s body contained 0.2 milligrams of codeine, enough to be lethal, according to sources cited by The Greenville News.
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