Evel Knievel Hurt In TV Practice Crash In Chicago
Stunt man Evel Knievel was injured while practicing for a nationally televised pool of sharks jump. He suffered a fractured left collarbone internal bleeding in his right calf and a broken arm but was listed in good condition at Michael Reese Hospital and rested comfortably. CBS aired a taped version of the crash after the cancellation of the live stunt.
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Bilandic Named Democratic Nominee to Complete Daley Term
Michael Bilandic 53, once Daley’s understudy, won the Chicago Democratic statemakers nomination to fill the unexpired mayoral term. He was chosen 47 to 2 from a pool of candidates after Daley’s death, six weeks into his interim tenure.
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Former NY Congressman Hastings Sentenced for Kickbacks
A federal judge in Washington sentenced ex Rep James F Hastings to at least 20 months in prison for accepting kickbacks from two men on his payroll. Hastings must begin his 20 month to five year term within a week and will not appeal. The judge warned public officials to avoid similar misconduct.
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Longet Pleads For Mercy In Killing Case Outcome
Claudine Longet, mother of three, pleads with the Aspen judge to spare jail as she is sentenced to 96 days in two stints for criminally negligent manslaughter in the March 21 death of her lover. Judge George Lohr voices sympathy but imposes probation, citing respect for the law.
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Cuba talks open as Vance signals shift in policy
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance indicated the United States is ready to discuss normalizing relations with Cuba without preconditions, even with Cuban military presence in Angola cited as not blocking talks. President Carter seeks Cabinet press openness and pared-down trips.
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Judge orders King wiretap tapes sealed for 60 years
A federal judge ordered the FBY to hand over all tapes and transcripts from MLK wiretapping to the National Archives and seal them for 60 years. Bernard Lee and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference filed suit for damages. Archivists must preserve the records and reveal them only by court order.
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