Ray seeks new trial over Foreman pressure to plead guilty
James Earl Ray will seek a new trial alleging his former attorney Percy Foreman pressured him into pleading guilty in the MLK assassination case. His brother Jerry Ray delivered what is described as evidence supporting the petition and said a decision will be made within days on who will file it with two attorneys considered.
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Tragic Fire Claims 4-Year-Old Carson Girl
A 4-year-old Carson girl, Barbara Silva, died in a shed fire behind her home at 23236 Med Ave. Firefighters and sheriff deputies said the blaze started while a tet and two other children were near the shed. Jerry 16 and other youths attempted rescue. mother Viola and two other children were treated for shock and released. Fire units from County Engine Co. 36 and Engine Co. 127 responded.
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Find Fillmore Letters Ordered Burned in ’89
Syracuse Herald American reports the discovery of Fillmore papers believed burned order in 1839. Prof Charles M Lynder of State University College Oswego confirms finding the trunks of the 13th president once stored after leaving the White House.
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Fullerton Auto Crash Kills Two Drivers and Passenger
An early Saturday two car collision at Richmond Street and Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton left Gary Donald Lewis 27 and Raymond Lee Maynard 24 dead on arrival at St Jude Hospital. Robert G. Jordan 34 remained in critical condition at St Jude's Hospital.
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St. Jude Hospital
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Kennedy Arrives in LA for RFK Memorial Dinner
Sen Edward M Kennedy arrived in Los Angeles with his wife Joan to attend a memorial dinner in the Beverly Hills area. The event at the Beverly Hilton raises funds to cover costs of the late RFK presidential campaign ended by an assassin's bullet.
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Anguillans Attack Occupation Officer in Weekend Protest
About 300 Anguillans mainly women and children stormed the British occupation headquarters on Anguilla. Tony Lee, appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, was assaulted as his car arrived. A demonstrator said Lee bit her arm. Exiled President Ronald Webster arrived in New York and warned of possible detention by Britain.
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Kosygin Letters Said to Influence Nixon ABM Move
Secret Soviet correspondence reportedly shaped Nixon's choice to pursue a modified ABM program. A high level but unnamed Democrat cited Kosygin letters interpreting an offer to vote for ABM now or face a future massive system. The source, linked to talks with Moscow, said denying an ABM before talks could hurt bargaining position.
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