California funeral industry faces long running abuses
Fourteen years after The American Way of Death, Californians report ongoing mistreatment by undertakers. Tales include body embalmings without permission, high pressure to buy expensive caskets, and improper funeral arrangements. The FTC urged nationwide rules amid cited abuses by large funeral firms and a major California operator faced multiple counts and refunds.
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Weather Update Sunny and Warmer With 73 High
Sonny and warmer today with a high near 73 and a low around 47 tonight. Complete weather on Page B-5. The edition comprises 38 pages.
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Carter introduces eight Cabinet members at White House oath
President Carter pledged to let Cabinet secretaries run their departments with minimal White House interference and said major decisions come from him. He announced eight sworn in and urged rapid Senate action on three pending confirmations, naming Cyrus Vance, W Michael Blumenthal, Harold Brown, Cecil Andrus, Bob Bergland, Juanita Kreps and others with praise.
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Tragic LA family killed in apartment slaying
A Los Angeles mother Celestine Wonders and three of her four daughters were found shot dead in their 1108 West Hist Place apartment. The youngest child aged 1 remained alive for up to 36 hours with the bodies. Strangulation and a small caliber handgun were suspected. ex-husband Jeffrey Wonders was sought for questioning.
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Sonia Simpson
Francois Callier
Desiree Wash
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Desiree
Francois
Mrs. Collier
Michael Mercer
Mondale in Brussels reaffirms NATO ties
Vice President Walter Mondale arrived in Brussels on Sunday night and reiterated the Carter administration’s commitment to the Atlantic Alliance. He stressed two way ideas flow and high level consultation with NATO, the EC and Belgian and US governments as he begins a nine day trip focusing on economic issues like inflation and unemployment. Mondale called the mission unprecedented for a vice president and aimed to reassure traditional allies.
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Mondale
Europe
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Brown shake up set at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Harold Brown plans a sweeping reorganization of the Pentagon top layer. He would replace 10 assistant secretaries and 11 offices with three clusters headed by under secretaries for resources, for policy, and for evaluation, absorbing existing posts. Legislative approval from Congress would be required.
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Defense
Harold Brown
Defense Intelligence
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Air Force
Gunflow to Mexico fuels gun culture among officials
In Mexico City officials and governors openly carry pistols, portraying firearm ownership as normal despite U.S. weapon inflows. The piece traces centuries of gun availability, the 1968 shutdowns, the 1971 registration law, and ongoing nonpolitical violence, noting a robust gun market and cross-border access.
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40 to 50 in Congress tied to Korea scandal
Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker says as many as 40 to 50 members of Congress may be tied to the Korean influence buying scandal. He notes not all are Democrats, most are in the House, and that investigations and possible prosecutions are underway. Baker also criticizes Carter's tax rebates and proposes changes to congressional pay and outside income rules.
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Independent beer liquor probe raises sale inducement questions
A page summary notes an investigation into illegal gifts intended to influence beer and liquor sales. It reports a political clash over California’s death penalty and mentions a Carter aide’s resignation from an exclusive club. It also references ongoing KKK activity and evolving court decisions, with tensions between police and district attorney offices.
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