Manson group sentenced to death in Tate murders
Charles Manson and three female followers were formally condemned to die in the gas chamber for the Sharon Tate killings. Attorney Paul Fitzgerald questioned the moratorium on executions, noting legal delays and automatic appeals that could stretch into five years. The case hinges on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on death penalty constitutionality amid nationwide uncertainty.
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Linda Deutsch
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Paul Fitzgerald
United States
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Fitzgerald
Manson
San Quentin
Florida Uses Rainmaking Plane Against Everglades Fires
Florida forestry officials test a CL215 water bombing aircraft loaned from Canada to combat 450000 acres burned statewide by 6292 fires. The Everglades see 217000 acres scorched, with smoke triggering respiratory issues on the Gold Coast as Homestead AFB troops aid mop up.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Florida
Nature
Canada
Everglades
Robert Miller
Florida Division of Forestry
Lake Okeechobee
Miller
Dade County
Everglade National Park
Homestead Air Force Base
Forestry Rangers
Mon
Roe County
Gold Coast
Dade-Monroe County
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Billie Sol Estes Seeks Parole Hearing Again
Billie Sol Estes, once hailed as a prodigy of finance, seeks a second parole bid from the eight member U.S. Parole Board. He is at La Tuna Federal Correctional Institute in Texas serving a 15 year term for mail fraud and conspiracy stemming from a 1965 scheme selling fake fertilizer tanks. The board will review his case next Monday. Estes will be represented by lawyers and family, not appearing in person.
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Mark Brown
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Billie Sol Estes
Federal Correctional Institute
la Tuna
Tex
Estes
U.S. Board of Parole
Financial Boy Wonder
West Texas
Parole Board
George J. Reed
Star Miss Lane’s bold ventures spark financial risk
The star argues that with many engagements keeping her busy and solvent, she still risks money to create a new show. She insists a mere collection of songs won’t suffice. audiences demand a fresh, real production for their money.
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Miss Lane
Cotillion Club Dance Promises Big Night For Teens
The Cotillion Club sponsors a Friday April 23 dance beginning at 9 p.m. in Harris Gymnasium featuring Twenty- Grand all stars. Admission is $1.50 in advance and $2 at the door. Tickets available from any club member.
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Ester Hicks
Cotillion Club
Harris Gymnasium
Education official flags sick leave bill as questionable practice
North Little Rock AP State Education Commissioner A W Ford said it is questionable for the legislature to require local districts to grant teacher sick leave without new revenue. He spoke to the Kiwanis in North Little Rock as the legislature adjourned, noting the bill’s passage came under teacher pressure and urged fiscal review. He warned districts may go a year or two without proper funding.
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North Little Rock
A. W. Ford
Ford
North Little Rock Kiwanis Club
Hope District faces choice on school funding and term
County officials stall on a reassessment program prompting the public to decide next March between a reassessment, a millage increase, or a reduced school system. Teachers argue salaries lag the state average by about 500 dollars and pledge cooperation for a revenue plan. An eight month term is proposed if funds are not secured.
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Carter Sutton
Marion Robertson
Teachers Association
AEA
Kenneth Harrison
el Dorado
Benton
Hope School District No. 1A
Little Rock to Seek Ozarks Grant for Convention Center
Gov. Dale Bumpers announced the Ozarks Regional Commission may fund a $600,000 grant to Little Rock to renovate Robinson Auditorium into a convention center. The grant would cover 30 percent of the $2 million project, aiming to boost tourism and state revenue, with parks development also highlighted as a growth path. The speech tied tourism gains to funding for a nine month term and district teacher contracts, noting potential long term local support.
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Little Rock
Dale Bumpers
Ozarks
The
Little Rock Unlimited Progress
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Hope Church of Christ
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Kingston
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