Scientists Urge Public Agency Over Biotechnical Advances
A panel of scientists and philosophers urged creation of a constitutional amendment to establish a public agency that would assess future biological and technological developments, warn of crises, and ensure research serves humanity. The group warned advances could reshape life, brain computer links, and even control heredity and offspring sex.
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Center For the Study of Democratic
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Michael Scriven
University of California At Berkeley
Kenneth S. Tollett
School of Law
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Girl Scout Bus Crash Near Kingsburg Injures 15
A bus carrying 47 Girl Scouts and leaders from the Pasadena Glendale area overturned on a county road near Kingsburg. Fifteen girls were injured and taken to Kingsburg hospital, with conditions not yet known. Driver Robert Lighter, 23, said he was momentarily distracted and lost control. The group was returning from a tour of Northern California.
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Unconstitutional Probate Code Questioning Embezzlement Case
A Los Angeles judge voided a probate code provision allowing detention for refusing to answer questions about suspected estate misdeeds. In the Myers estate case, Iris McBean argued over furnishings theft during a rental, while the ruling warned the Sutherlands would be testifying against themselves. Western Airlines resumes normal service after a 17 day Teamsters strike that halted 230 daily flights.
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Western Airlines
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Police withhold Tate toxicology results in Tate slayings
Authorities refused to disclose toxicology tests on Sharon Tate and four others killed at Benedict Canyon. The coroner said tests, to determine alcohol or drug influence, are complete but not authorized for release. Police maintain confidentiality while continuing the investigation into the eight month pregnant actress and companions.
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Seale accused in Rackley slaying in Minnesota statement
George Sams, Panther troubleshooter, files 11 page statement with Judge O Kane alleging Bobby Seale ordered the killing of Alex Rackley. Sams describes Seale's visit to Rackley, remarks on Rackley as pig, and approval of disciplining and killing Rackley. Extradition hearings and jail hold ordered.
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Bobby Seale
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George Sams
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Connecticut
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New York
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Cat Strangler Sentenced to 30 Days in San Diego
Leroy Zimmer, a 24 year old maintenance man, was jailed after admitting he strangled a cat. A neighbor saw him in an alley with hands around the cat's neck claiming the animal had been bothering children.
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