Army admits germ warfare tests on civilians and San Francisco
The Army acknowledged secret tests using harmless and live bacteria over two decades targeting 19 civilian sites including the National Airport and the New York City subway. Three Ft Detrick workers died from infections in the 1950s and 1960s, with 504 ill. In San Francisco 1950 tests involved Serratia marcescens off the Bay, linked to 11 pneumonia cases and one death. The case spurs a survivor family lawsuit seeking evidence.
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Gunman in hostage drama seeks Carter apology surrender likely
In Warrensville Heights Ohio a gunman Cory Moore 25 holds Police Captain Leo Keglovic as hostage demanding a televised Carter apology for misdeeds to blacks Moore expected to surrender after a White House news conference Moore demanded Carter speak to him before freeing the captain while a second hostage Shelley Kiggins 17 was released Moore warned whites to leave or face a curse and burning money if they cannot leave the earth continues with the siege and negotiations
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House approves tax cut with 50 dollar rebates
The House passed a 32 billion two year tax cut package with rebates up to 50 dollars for spring use and higher take home pay for about 45 million individuals and couples. The measure, approved 282 to 131, now advances to the Senate.
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Carter to visit London for May NATO talks and Syria meet
President Carter will travel to London on May 7 and 8 for economic talks with leaders of six industrialized nations at Downing Street. He may extend the trip to a NATO foreign ministers session and a possible meeting with Syria's Hafez Assad, with speculation of a Switzerland stop.
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Deuk death penalty bill advances to Senate approval
California death penalty bill by Sen. George Deukmejian clears Settle Judiciary Committee 7-2 with amendments. It would allow death for treason and 15 murder categories, plus life terms for other murder convictions, as the fight in Sacramento moves toward a veto override by Gov. Brown.
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Taxi-franchise winner shot in Inglewood execution style
Theodore Say owner of Ted's Limousine Service and his driver Jo Dyre were found shot to death at the Inglewood business after being tied and killed apparently between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Police reported no signs of robbery and no known motive. The city council had recently tentatively awarded Say a West Los Angeles taxicab franchise.
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Population limit wins in Santa Barbara ballot
Santa Barbara residents backed two nonbinding measures to cap city population at 85,000. With about one third of precincts reporting, over 80 percent supported the limits, part of the general plan. The current population is roughly 72,000.
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Mrs Trudeau Travels to New York with Rolling Stones
Margaret Trudeau wife of Canada's prime minister accompanied Mick Jagger and Ron Wood to New York on a personal trip. A Stones spokesman said she would stay with a friend and carry on with a holiday until March 17 when she attends the Ottawa hospital opening. No official confirmation.
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