Soledad Brothers Released After Innocent Verdict
SAN FRANCISCO AP The all white jury found Fleeta Drumgo and John Clutchette not guilty of the murder of guard John Mills at Soledad Prison, while George Jackson faced related charges. Juror John Callahan accused witnesses of being bought, saying there was no case against the defendants. Judge S Lee Vavaris stated the system works after the verdict. Angela Davis, a notable supporter, faces trial for weapons tied to the Marin County Civic Center shootout.
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Weather and prison shootout context from 1960s Arkansas report
Experiment Station notes 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday report highs 85, lows 82 with 1.63 inches of precipitation and heavy hail. Arkansas forecast shows showers and thundershowers spreading tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions. Article also covers the Soledad Brothers shootout case at San Quentin, naming Jackson, Mills, Drumgo, Clutchette and guards, with details of trials and alleged involvement.
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Hussein to Press Nixon on Jordan Federation Plan
King Hussein of Jordan meets President Nixon to explain his plan to transform Jordan into a federated state and seeks continued U.S. economic and military aid. Middle East specialists expect he will not leave empty handed. The visit is described as strictly private and marks his fifth meeting since 1967 and third since Nixon's presidency.
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Senate panel backs Social Security raise to 200 for individuals
The Senate Finance Committee approved a plan to raise minimum Social Security payments to 200 a month for individuals with 30 years of covered employment and 300 for married couples. The measure narrows the gap between low income retirees and maximum benefit receivers, affecting about 340,000 people at an immediate cost of 110 million annually.
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Alcoholics Can Be Taught to Drink Socially
Johns Hopkins researchers report that chronic alcoholics can learn to limit intake with a token economy and immediate rewards or penalties. In a study, 19 volunteers restricted to five ounces daily and showed 76.6 percent control. when unrestricted they drank excessively.
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Jail Break Delays Davis Murder Trial in Santa Clara Jail
A prisoner holding a female clerk and a sheriff's deputy hostage at knifepoint attempted escape from Santa Clara County Jail. No inmates escaped. one or more were injured. The Angela Davis murder kidnapping trial, located near the jail, was delayed until after 1 p.m. Local authorities surrounded the two-story facility as the investigation continued.
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Memphis Desegregation Case May See DOJ Action Later
The Justice Department may intervene in the Memphis school desegregation case but likely not until federal hearings finish. Judge McRae set hearings for 9:30 a.m. today as documents show debate over deferring steps amid anti-busing proposals from President Nixon. Various desegregation plans have been submitted, ranging from 13,789 to 61,530 bused pupils.
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Hawaiians Seek Water Transit to Ease Honolulu Grid
Honolulu explores water based mass transit inspired by Venice and Amsterdam. The 500 passenger Hawaii ferry begins April 3 linking Ewa with Aloha Tower to cut seven miles and 40 minutes from road travel. A canal system proposal would use hydrofoils and minibuses to move passengers along coastlines and through canals, lowering environmental impact and costs.
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Nixon renews welfare reform plea faces uncertain Senate bets
Washington reports President Nixon urging swift Senate action on welfare reform. Backers remain hopeful but key figures, including Finance Chairman Russell Long, doubt passage. Conservative critics push a tougher plan, while Sen Ribicoff unveils a more expansive $11.5 billion alternative with broader coverage and higher guarantees.
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Obituary notes and political attendance span Texas to Virginia
Hale Center resident Mrs. Ernest Jones, 76, died March 27 in Lubbock. Funeral set for March 29 at First Baptist Hale Center. survivors include two sons and four grandchildren. Also, jazz trumpeter Joseph G Sharkey Bonano, 72, legendary New Orleans musician, dies. Lieutenant Governor Bob Riley to represent Gov. Bumpers at Southern Growth Policies Board meeting in Richmond, Virginia.
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Arnold presses eco values in congressional bid in Arkansas
Magnolia Arkansas Democratic candidate Richard Arnold told Jaycees that government must change to prioritize human life and environmental values alongside growth. He argued economic expansion will occur but should be tailored to preserve wetlands and natural resources important to Arkansas.
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Chaplains Wife Testifies on Stable Sex Life in Court
Kathleen Jensen testified at her husband Navy Chaplain Andrew F. Jensen's court martial that their sex life remained steady over the past two years despite accusations from two officers' wives of affairs. She described specific dates and noted lost love notes recovered from their Cecil Field quarters.
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