Three youths killed in Soweto anti government protest clash
In Soweto hundreds of thousands joined a protest over student leaders detentions. Police opened fire after attacks on patrols as clashes spread through the township. A trailer crashed into a house, killing two children playing inside, and several youths were wounded or arrested amid a tense, nationwide show of anger in South Africa.
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Johanesburg
South
Tnhannesburg
South Africa
Mahee Sind
Dithganesburg
Soweto
Governor faces Assembly vote over death penalty bill
Debates on capital punishment escalate as Governor Deukmejian and lawmakers clash over an override. Critics call the measure weak while supporters push a stricter option for the ballot next year. The session continues amid calls for consistency and protection for victims.
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Briggs
Deukmepan
Assembly approves bargaining for UC college employees
In Sacramento the Assembly backed a bill to grant about 100000 University of California and state college employees collective bargaining rights. They would join public serial workers as the second state group allowed to elect a union to negotiate contracts on wages and conditions. The measure by Assemblyman Howard Berman cleared the Assembly on a 34-1 vote and moves toward the Senate.
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Sacramento
University of California and State College
Serioul
Howard Berman
Beverly Hills
Senate
Slaying blamed on climate of violence in San Francisco
In San Francisco a 34-year-old carder, Robert Hillsborough, was stabbed 17 times by youths shouting anti gay remarks on his way home from a gay bar. Police said four to five attackers confronted Hillsborough and his roommate, Jerry Taylor, after a drive-in stop. Taylor escaped. Hillsborough died. Gay rights leaders link the death to Anita Bryant campaign rhetoric and broader harassment.
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San Francisco
IAP
Robert Hillsborough
Gwen Craig
Coalition “ Human Rights
Anna Bryant
California
John Briggs
H-Fullerton
Hayaawa
Willsborowh
Jerry Taylor
Pale
Carter gas guzzler tax passes House challenge
In Washington the Ways and Means Committee backed a modified version of President Carter’s energy tax plan. The panel approved delaying the tax on the worst mileage cars to the 1980 model year while aiming for substantial oil savings, though with lower revenue than the original proposal.
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Washington
Carter
House
Ways and Means
Thursia
Lax
al Ullman
Vass
Cas Gurelers
Tan Decks
Lily
Martha Keys
Ckan
IRS says Agnew owes $13000 in taxes and penalties
The IRS asserts Edwin M Agnew owes 13000 in taxes plus penalties following disclosures that show higher than reported income. The filing includes 21870 from the General Services Administration for home improvements and other personal use charges plus 5555 for personal family expenses.
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IRS
Agnew
Washington
Spirit
Acne
General Services Administration
Rovers Chain
AMA backs comprehensive health insurance plan in congress
The American Medical Association reaffirmed support for a nationwide health insurance plan while steering away from terms implying government control. Delegates urged careful study, voting to replace national with comprehensive in talks, and to assess if HRISI8 and S218 could imply nationalization of private practice.
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San Francisco
KAS
American Medical Association
AMA
Edgar Beddingfield
Wilson
N.C
Congress
Robert Kelly
Grand Rapids
Minn
Board of Trustees
Illinois
Morgan Meyer
July Fourth Gas Prices Edge Up Across Region
A survey by the Automobile Club of Southern California shows July Fourth gasoline costs rising versus Memorial Day. Regular averages 61.6 cents, premium 41.2 cents, unleaded 64.4 cents, with some West Covina and Santa Monica stations offering lower prices and Mammoth Lakes listing the highest. Regional lows occur in Tulare and Riverside areas while Santa Monica and Santa Ana regions show varied premiums and unleaded costs.
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Automobile Club
Southern
Califorma
INL
West Covina
Santa Monica
Jang Beach
Tulare
Riverside
Santa Morea
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Heinen
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Ronald Regnam
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Hallsborough
Taylor
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