Death penalty veto override in California Senate vote
In Sacramento AP reports the California Senate approved an override of Gov. Brown’s death penalty veto 27 to 12, moving the battle to the Assembly. The bill, by Sen. George Deukmejian, would permit gas chamber execution for specified crimes yet allow life imprisonment without parole if jurors see fit. Brown had vetoed the measure.
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Monterey
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French child killer executed by guillotine at dawn
In Douat France, Jérane Carrein, convicted of drowning and attempting to rape a girl in 1975, was executed by guillotine at dawn in the prison courtyard. The case rekindles national debate on capital punishment as a second similar execution in 12 months sparks reaction from observers and lawyers.
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Bodies of 2 missing in Baja found
Ensenada Mexico trained trackers followed tracks in the Baja California desert to a wash where the bodies of Los Angeles police officer Frank E Clausen, 35, and 1-year-old Steven Ciminn were found. They died of dehydration after being without water since Friday.
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Trio Stranded in Sierra de Juarez Seek Water and Help
A missing trio, including Clausen and Morris, wandered toward the Baja 300 area in the Sierra de Juarez near Ensenada. Ground searches with volunteers and air support found a note saying no food or water as rescue crews race to locate the men alive amid extreme June heat.
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Girl Scouts' killer hunted as escapee linked to Camp Scott deaths
Locust Grove Oklahoma AP report says Gene LeRoy Hart 24 once escaped from Mayes County jail in 1973 faces three murder charges tied to the Camp Scott case where three Girl Scouts aged 9 to 10 were sexually mistreated and killed. Authorities say tattered wedding photos found near the bodies connected Hart to the slayings while a man in a cage fled from a local search. Officers believe the escapee may be armed and urged caution, as authorities continue the hunt with dogs and a helicopter.
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RTD to raise fares July 1 for buses and Park and Ride
The Rapid Transit District board voted Thursday to increase bus fares effective July 1 with senior citizens exempted from the main rise. Park and Ride users face the largest jump under a board initiated step system while regular fares and monthly passes also rise. Senior fares were set aside after resistance from elderly riders. Six low ridership lines will stay on plat schedules in South Bay Whittier Norwalk and Compton. Long Beach Transit fares remain at 24 cents amid anticipated hikes.
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House probers to quiz Hanna on Korean role
Former Southern California Congressman Richard Hanna is set to testify before a House committee about his role in securing a Tice deal for South Korean figure Tongsun Park in exchange for support for U.S. military aid to Korea. Other ex lawmakers named by sources include Cornelius Gallagher. The probe, led by Rep. Fraser, examines alleged South Korean influence operations and whether Park offered favors for policy outcomes. Fraser said naming specifics may wait until due process, while Justice Department liaison efforts continue to resolve information-sharing friction.
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Supreme Court limits jail inmate union rights nationwide
In a 6 to 3 ruling the Supreme Court upheld North Carolina prison bans on inmate union recruitment meetings and publications. Justice Rehnquist wrote that inmate free speech is balanced by institutional needs to prevent violence and disruption, curbing prison organizations and treating inmate groups differently from civilian groups.
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Pentagon plans avutron shells for European nuclear artillery
The Washington Post reports the Pentagon is moving to produce avutron shells for U S nuclear artillery in Europe, pending congressional funding and President Carter's approval. Neutron warheads would kill by radiation alone, unlike conventional nuclear weapons which combine blast heat and radiation.
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Congress urged to act on U.S. over population
A brief Almanac note flags upcoming seasonal shift with summer looming. An ICC probe centers on alleged sex for favors while a cancer chief endorses a ban on saccharin. The page mentions the start of summer and references ongoing investigations and health policy discussions.
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