Court battles and new death penalty limits across states
In North Carolina, about 50 inmates remain on death row under pre existing law after the Supreme Court ruling. Missouri Governor Bond signs a new death penalty measure mandating the gas chamber for premeditated murder. The Supreme Court will hear cases on whether drunk driving defendants receive lawyers with formal training.
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IRS confirms juicy files on key taxpayers
The IRS acknowledged in a declassified report that nationwide computerized files held personal data on selected taxpayers and included gossip about sex and drinking habits. The system had major defects and was suspended January 23 after less than two years. Rep. Al Ullman released the report but said the committee had not reviewed it or endorsed it.
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IRS
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D-Ore
Congressional Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Smog rules seen costing car fuel
General Motors President Elliot Estes warned that by 1977 state air pollution rules will raise fuel consumption 20 to 30 percent for new California cars. He told the Comstock Club in Sacramento that the Air Resources Board rules exceed federal requirements, pushing California models to fewer miles per gallon.
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Estes
Air Resources Board
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Rule change lets shorter people join FBI growth in diversity
Clarence Kelley announced to Rep. Don Edwards that the FBI rescinded the height rule for agents saying selection will be based on general qualifications including height. The note implies broader access for women and minorities and smaller applicants.
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FBI
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Don Edwards
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FBI Oversight Subcommittee
Edwards
Kelley
Time limit on doctor suits voted in California
The California Senate approved a bill to cut the general medical malpractice filing window from four to three years, with stricter limits on special cases. The measure, by Sen. Alfred Long, now goes to the Assembly on a 22 to 21 vote.
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Monterey Park
Assembly
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San Francisco
Kissinger urges both sides in Middle East to concede for peace
Kissinger warned that fundamental Arab Israeli issues remain unresolved risking new oil tensions or a U.S.-Soviet clash. He urged concessions from both sides and said the Ford administration would push for peace or risk fresh crises. He stressed U.S. commitment to Israel and Arab interests and urged allies to lift Turkey’s embargo.
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Middle East
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Part-time U S jobs bill gains Senate approval
Senator Tunney's bill to shift 2.7 million federal workers to part-time status passes voice vote. The measure would require 2 percent of civil service vacancies annually for five years, converting about 270,000 jobs to part-time roles, with many filling full-time positions. The senator cites higher demand for part-time posts.
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Washington
John Tunney
D-Calif
Senate
Tunney
Civil Service
Slower U S Rebound Seen Without Big Auto Push
Analysts predict a gradual recovery from recession with 9.5 percent growth in a month but no strong autos revival. Kellner cites small ticket items driving initial gains while Schultze argues employment can rise from toasters and vacations even without autos, delaying a surge.
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