Witness admits greed fueled failure to report Mayer bribery case
Key witness in former Tony Mayer Planning Director James Mayer trial told Superior Court that greed and ambition kept him from reporting the scheme to authorities or developers. Architect James Coppedge described threats and pressure from Mayer, noting the Brock organization would have dropped projects if Mayer’s demands were known. Coppedge acknowledged not acting due to city hierarchy fears and personal ambition, while admitting the act crossed into crime.
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Judge questions L A school plan on desegregation
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge told school attorneys that a proposed plan to integrate the city’s schools does not appear to satisfy constitutional requirements. Judge Paul Egly recessed to await a written response by Thursday amid strong doubts, noting federal precedents that render similar plans unconstitutional. The plan, approved by the Board of Education, would affect about 33 000 of 208 000 pupils in segregated elementary schools and 275 000 of 595 000 district students overall. The Los Angeles district, covering 700 square miles, is the nation’s second largest.
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Court frees last two Moonies after custody ruling
A California Court of Appeal halted an earlier custody ruling, granting two Moonie youths temporary freedom while leaving open where they may go. The case involves Janice Kaplan and John Hovard, two of the so-called faithful five who had been placed with their parents amid claims of deception by church members and deprogrammers.
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Standby tax plan eyed to curb gasoline use Carter proposal
Washington report notes a standby 10 cent per gallon tax on gasoline over three years if consumption rises, with a potential 50 cent cap. The White House would not comment. President Carter aims to curb energy dependence as gasoline prices rise, with plans to unveil energy policy April 20.
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Russian trawler Taras Shevchenko held in Boston harbor
The Coast Guard escorted the Russian fishing trawler Taras Shevchenko into Boston after seizure under a new 200 mile fishing limit. U S authorities seized the vessel and began examining its catch and records, while a second Russian vessel, Antanas Snechkus, was ordered to Boston for inspection following reports of prohibited species. Deputy Secretary Christopher pressed the Soviet envoy over ongoing violations.
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New England
Pilot doubts emerge after Canary Islands collision
Richard Witkin of the New York Times reports that a KLM pilot questioned runway clearance in the moments before a Pan Am 747 collision near Canary Islands on March 27. Cockpit voice tapes from the wreckage reveal internal doubt about whether the takeoff was properly initiated and the final exchange included the line God demare.
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York Times Service
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Independent Science Role for Spy Ship
A page reports on a science role linked to a spy ship, outlining its mission scope and institutional backing. Details emphasize research aims, organizational connections, and potential implications for intelligence and maritime science collaborations.
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