Kerner to fight conviction in bribery case
Former Illinois governor and U.S. Court of Appeals member Otto Kerner, 64, and Theodore Isaacs, 62, were found guilty on 17 counts including conspiracy, bribery, fraud and tax evasion. Kerner vows to seek acquittal or a new trial as sentencing looms. maximum penalties total up to 83 years and $93,000 in fines for Kerner, with Isaacs facing 73 years and $73,000.
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Viet Cong General Returns to Saigon After Cease Fire
In Saigon Viet Cong Lt. Gen. Tran Van Tra, chief of the VC delegation to the cease fire commission, visits the Indonesian peacekeeping team and meets South Vietnamese officials. He says peace is imminent and speaks of victory for the people as downtown Saigon fills with morning shoppers and no crowds cheer.
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Cranston urges privilege for newsmen to protect sources
Senator Alan Cranston urged Congress to grant reporters an unqualified privilege to refuse disclosure of confidential sources. He testified before a Senate subcommittee, citing his prewar Europe journalism experience in Germany and Italy as supporting context for protecting newsgathering sources.
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Arkansas Senate Approves 8.3 Million for Voc Tech Schools
The Arkansas Senate approved 8.3 million dollars to build and outfit 10 additional vocational technical schools. Lawmakers move to expand career education amid budget considerations and pending details on site selection and equipment timelines.
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Weather and state fiscal actions noted in Arkansas briefing
Weather report for 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday shows high 61 and low 26 with fair conditions and a cooler trend. Arkansas forecast calls for fair, cooler weather tonight and partly cloudy skies Wednesday with little temperature change. lows in the 20s to 30s and highs mid 50s to low 60s. In state action, Gov Dale Bumpers warns of added operating costs for facilities and tax needs. Senate funds Ozark Folk Culture Center at Mountain View. House approves 93-2 a Public Building Authority bill for a Capitol-area office building. administration-backed private employment agency regulation bill defeated 44-37. Senate votes 23-0 for the employment bill amid Bumpers' opposition. concerns about general revenue and vocational schools potential cost increases. Governor notes no federal help and possible tax rise in 1975 if programs expand. Bumpers has not stated veto intentions if legislation passes the House.
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Bumpers Faces Budget Talk On Gasoline Tax And Referendum
Governor Bumpers urged caution on a refer endum due to a 300000 dollar cost and precedent concerns while signaling a preference to present revenue sharing funds as a total highway package. He outlined a balanced budget for 1973-74 and 1974-75 aimed at a contingency fund and sustaining essential programs within a lean state spend.
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Obituaries for Albert Bustin and Carl Reece Face Local Notices
Albert Bustin 76 member of Union Baptist Church died Feb 20 in a local hospital. Survived by wife Myrtha and children Dean Cora Mae D R Bennefield William Carlton, 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, three sisters and five brothers. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Old Union Baptist Church Bodcaw burial Union Cemetery Nevada County. Carl Reece 88 retired farmer and New Hope Baptist Church member died Feb 17 in a local hospital. Survived by daughter Hansford Long, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Oakcrest Chapel, burial Shover Springs Cemetery.
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