Prison revenge plot eyed in Chowchilla bus kidnapping
Investigators pursued a theory that three ex convicts arranged the Chowchilla schoolbus kidnapping to exact vengeance. Authorities gathered witnesses and linked seized items to suspects, while an informant from San Quentin raised possible names though officials warned parts of the tale had holes.
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Marine drill instructor convicted in recruit death case
SAN DIEGO AP A court martial convicted SSgt Henry C Wallraff of one charge in the December death of recruit Lynn McClure. Wallraff was the second drill instructor on trial after SSgt Harold Stonson was acquitted of manslaughter last month. McClure died from a head injury after a pugil stick bout. two other charges were dismissed. Wallraff, 22, from Marine on St. Croix was tried at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, with eight convictions and two acquittals in the long series of cases this year. McClure’s parents seek 1.5 million dollars in a wrongful death claim.
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Viking mission gains full go for Mars landing
Pasadena AP reports Viking 1 is cleared for a landing on Mars with separation timed at 12 47 a m and touchdown planned for 4 53 a m PDT The team expects first surface pictures and a search for life the mission viewed as potentially more significant than Apollo despite its greater challenge.
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Cella Sentenced Five Years For Hospital Embezzlement
Santa Ana physician Louis J. Cella Jr. was sentenced to five years in federal prison after being convicted of embezzling more than 600000 dollars from two Orange County hospitals. Codefendants received varied sentences, with additional charges for tax evasion and Medicare fraud. The judge allowed bail pending appeal, noting Cella as highly culpable in a fraudulent scheme tied to political contributions.
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Rep Leggett Faces Emotional and Financial Allegations
Profiles Leggett amid federal probes and a Washington Post report alleging emotional and financial troubles. The congressman, linked to a South Korean bribery probe, reportedly supports a second family with about 20 000 of his 50 000 dollar annual income. Staffers say he plans reelection despite scrutiny.
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Ford calls for prosecutor post and defends pardon
President Ford pressed for a permanent special prosecutor's office to investigate government wrongdoing and said his Nixon pardon was in the national interest. He indicated it would be up to voters to decide if it affects his campaign. Ford claimed mounting delegates and warned of further news.
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Meany backs Carter with all-out labor support
AFL-CIO president George Meany announced unified labor backing for the Carter Mondale ticket, saying the aim is to put America back to work. The 35 member executive council voted unanimously, initiating voter mobilization and registration efforts with a broad union machinery and a 12.5 million-name database. Carter welcomed the endorsement after Meany spoke by phone from Plains, Georgia.
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Flow grounds Navy F14s for fourth time
The Navy grounded about 50 of its F14 jets after fatigue testing revealed a crack in a main landing gear related part. The move affects roughly one quarter of the fleet, and follows prior grounding actions over the past four years. The crack was found during testing at the Grumman plant in Long Island, New York.
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Doctors Split On Breast X-Ray Peril
A page A7 briefing notes doctors divided on the risks of breast X rays. The leak of a secret House report is deemed impossible to pin down, with officials cautious about the implications for medical screening and policy.
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