Supreme Court declines to overturn Miranda ruling
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by two states to overturn Miranda. In a 5 to 4 decision the court upheld a murder conviction while ruling the issue not essential to the ruling. The majority stressed constitutional rights to counsel and the exclusionary rule, holding police interrogation without a lawyer violated the defendant’s rights.
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Iowa
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U S agrees to talks on ties with Hanoi
President Carter announced the United States will resume talks with Hanoi without preconditions to establish friendship and normal relations. A commission report from its Hanoi visit said Vietnam is prepared to establish diplomacy and may discuss economic aid in humanitarian terms.
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Drought aid requested for drought stricken West and plains
President Carter urged Congress to approve 811 million dollars in loans and grants to assist communities farmers and ranchers hit by drought across western and plains states. Interior Secretary Andrus backed swift action noting severe shortages ahead while stressing aid focus on federal reclamation lands and irrigated areas.
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Eastern storm cuts power to thousands
A major spring storm sweeping rain snow and high winds knocked out power to thousands across the Northeast. Blackouts were reported from New Jersey to Massachusetts as crews worked to restore service. towns including Nashua and Keene were hard hit and schools closed. Gardner declared a state of emergency and converted a school to a shelter as outages persisted into the night.
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Rain Forecast Lifts Southland Shower Chance Through Friday
The National Weather Service predicts a 40 percent chance of showers through Friday with a cold front from Northern California ending the recent warm spell. Cloudy beaches and mountains warn of gusty winds and blowing sand in deserts while lower slopes may see light rain and snow above 3,000 feet in the north and 3,000 in the south. Four ski resorts report spring snow conditions and remain open this week.
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Doctor Accused of Strangling Newborn at Westminster Hospital
Orange County district attorney charged Dr. William B. Waddell Jr. with murder after a newborn girl survived a saline abortion attempt on March 2 at Westminster Community Hospital. Police say witnesses saw the doctor choking the infant in the nursery before she died an hour later.
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House kills building-site picket bill in defeat
The House rejected a bill to let labor unions picket entire construction sites in disputes with a single employer by a 217 to 196 vote. Carter planned to sign. veto risk loomed previously. the measure faced eight hours of debate and would broaden picket rights for unions on construction projects.
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Boy Guilty of Second Degree Minder In LB Arena Stabbing
Report notes a boy found guilty of second degree minder in a stabbing incident at LB Arena. Prosecutors described the events leading to the assault and the ruling details are expected in the trial record. The case was covered alongside other notices on the newspaper page.
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