Fatal blast at Texas natural gas plant kills three
Investigators from the Texas Railroad Commission and federal agencies probe a 124inch pipeline rupture at a Goldsmith plant near Odessa. Three workers died James C. Fife Robbie Carpenter and James Lackey all residents of Odessa. Several others were injured from burns or smoke inhalation as flames lit the flat West Texas landscape. Fire crews from multiple towns contained the blaze within two hours, and a plant official says the damage runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Court raps attorneys orders two new trials
Mississippi Supreme Court sharply criticizes defense and prosecution in two marijuana possession cases, ordering new trials for Charles Clemons and Linda Gemons. Opinion cites reprehensible conduct by County Atty Robert Sullivan and judge-improper remarks by Atty William Odom. Also affirms several unrelated murder, burglary and rape convictions.
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Parents contest death of son after life support removal
Fresno AP report details Sammy Uribes death after his respirator was shut off 18 days post injury. Doctors fault anesthesia mistake, parents say they never consented, hospital says the action followed a staff meeting and tied to brain death. The case raises legal questions about consent and end of life.
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NSA intercepts target antiwar activists and dissidents
NSA intercepted over 1000 communications involving antiwar activists and other dissidents starting in 1969 and lasting two to three years. Summaries were sent to CIA and FBI for Operation CHAOS, with targets including Dr. Benjamin Spock Jane Fonda Eldridge Cleaver Abbie Hoffman and David Dellinger. Some names were reportedly provided by CIA.
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White House lists proposed budget cuts for Ford plan
The White House drafted a roughly 28 billion dollar package aimed at slowing federal spending growth to back Ford's push for a tax cut paired with equal spending reductions. Treasury Secretary Simon said the list does not include Social Security, school lunches, child care, Medicare, or veterans benefits.
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Ford to seek Middle East aid after Sinai pact
President Ford plans to ask Congress within weeks for military and economic aid to Middle East nations following the Sinai accord. He signed a resolution allowing 200 U.S. civilians at early warning stations and stressed continuing diplomatic pressure to advance peace. Senate later backed the Sinai accord and civilian deployment 70 to 18 and 341 to 69 respectively.
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