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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1977

Page

9

U S weighs Zaire aid as Nigeria mediates conflict

Secretary of State Vance said aid for Zaire may be unnecessary if Nigeria mediates a political solution. He noted the U S has sent about 82 million in supplies and that Nigeria agreed to mediate the invasion by 2000 rebels from Angola, avoiding rapid deep U S involvement.

Washington Zaire Cyrus RL Vance Senate United States Vance Farrier Senate Foreign Relations Nigeria Angola State Department R Napeening

Zaire Air Force Bombs Invaders in Shaba Towns

Official reports say Zaire air force jets bombed Kisenge manganese mine town and Dilotu railhead, amid insurgent advances in Shaba province. Claims of invader numbers vary, with Centrist sources citing up to thousands. Somali alignment not applicable.

Zaire Mine Town Kinshasa Wie Kisenge Shaba Dilotu Benguela Bine Banthurd Kesenge Shabat Kolwort Banthing Titulo Risende Opera Aum Anajor Vei Angolt Mareh Shabai Katanga RHR Kasaji Kasay Illo Kapanga Sandon Thhat

Justices Clash Over Miranda Case Dissent In Court

The Supreme Court heard Brewer Williams involving the murder of 3 year old Pamela Powers. Chief Justice Burger issued an emotional dissent against the majority ruling, while Justice Porter Stewart led the majority with Justices Brennan Marshall Powell and Stevens concurring. Dissenters included Rehnquist Black and White. The victim, Pamela Powers, was sexually molested and her body found in a culvert after being abducted in Davenport. Robert Anthony Williams turned himself in following legal guidance, with controversial statements made during transport.

Tis Burger Porter Stewart William J. Grennan Thorgood Marshall Lewis F. Powell Jr John Paul Stevens William B. Rehnquist Harry A. Blackmur Byron R. White Brewer ¥. Williams Pamela Powers Robert Anthony Williams Wade Davenport

Supreme Court upholds Miranda right to attorney during interrogation

The case centers on Williams who turned himself in after a crime in Davenport and Des Moines. Courts debated police handling and whether Miranda rights were violated, with federal courts ordering a new trial while state courts upheld evidence gathered without counsel. The Supreme Court reversed the lower rulings, reaffirming the right to legal counsel during interrogation.

Des. Mipines Davenport Des Moines Dis Moines

California electricity demand to double by 1995 forecast

The California State Energy Commission projected electricity use will double by 1995, growing about 3.8 percent annually over 20 years. By 1981 demand hits 27 billion kWh, 287 billion by 1995, with fewer new plants needed but strained finances and environment. Focused measures include using agricultural waste and fuel cells, and upgrading existing facilities such as Shasta Dam.

Sacramento California Wits State Energy Commission Commission Maullin Shasta

Tragic Case: 11-Year-Old Found Dead After Abduction

Autopsy in Birmingham Michigan concluded that Timothy King was smothered and held captive for a week after being abducted near a neighborhood drugstore. Investigators warn the killer might be a trusted figure, possibly a clergyman or police officer, as seven other child deaths are probed. The body showed binds and recent bathing, with death timed between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 1:45 p.m. that day.

Birmingham Mich Lap Timothy Kine Werner Spite Wayne Comnly Spitz Michigan Dovtor Jerry Tobin

Drought aid programs unveiled by White House plan

The White House outlines drought relief totaling about 2.3 billion dollars including 8900 million in loans at 4 percent for emergency water systems and 59 million in 5 percent SBA loans. Programs from Farmers Home Administration and Interior Department total 150 million in grants plus 30 million for irrigation. Agriculture stabilizing costs and energy safeguards are included.

Small Business Administration Farmers Home Administration Interior Department Bureau of Reclamation South Western Power Administration Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service White House Andrus Merien Bob Bergland Bergland

Andrus presses firms on offshore gas leases

Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus asked Ocean Production Co and Coastal States Gas Producing Co to explain why seven offshore leases are not producing natural gas. Six leases were active. production was suspended for technical or legal reasons. Andrus extended deadlines for information through April and may decide lease extension requests after reviewing explanations.

Washington Interior Secrary Ceeil D Andrus Ocean Production. To New Orksais Coastal States Gas Producing Co Monstan Andris

Ex-cop allegedly offered 500000 to kill King

Mary Baird confirmed her husband Clifton Baird a retired Louisville officer told Rep Gene Snyder of an alleged plot to assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said he had been offered 500000 on two occasions to commit the killing and that officers and FBI agents were involved. Authorities declined comment.

Louisville, Ky Mary Baird Gene S .Ky Martin Walther King Jr Baird Clifton Juisville Snyder Louisville FBI May King Servier Baird Sael Anmeant Kidg Washington Kine Kentucky Post

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