California Assembly approves death penalty bill in push to override veto
The California Assembly joined the Senate in approving a death penalty bill led by Sen. George Deukmejian. Governor Brown had pledged to veto such legislation as a matter of conscience, making an override uncertain. Deukmejian planned talks with Brown to press for enactment.
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Bob Schmidt
Sacramento
California
Assembly
Senate
Gov. Brown
George Deukmejian
Long Beach
House
Althoukmejian
Brown
Deukmejian
Helicopter crashes atop Pan American Building killing five in NYC
A helicopter toppled onto its side atop the 50 story Pan American building in Manhattan after ferrying airport passengers. Five people died including three on the roof and two struck on the streets below. Bellevue Hospital treated eight injured as investigators weighed gear failure or structural issues.
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New York
mid-Manhattan
Pan American
Paul Warne
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Robert Levenwood
Centerreach
N.Y
Michael Baden
David Toomey
Montclair
Michael Findley
Manhattan
Milan
Italy
Anne F. Barnecott
Bronx
Haden
Supreme Court upholds driver license suspension without hearing
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously to uphold automatic license suspension or revocation after points from traffic violations, endorsing states like Illinois and California with similar systems. Justice Blackmun noted presuspension hearings would impede efficiency and delay removing dangerous drivers.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ilinois
California
Illinois
High Court
Harry A. Blackroun
Readers to quiz Carter in live KNXT telecast
Seventeen Independent Press Telegram readers will join about 170 Southland attendees for a Carter interview on KNXT Channel 2 from 12 30 to 2 p.m. in Los Angeles. Some audience members may ask questions as Carter discusses drought damage and the UAW convention.
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Carter
Knxt-Tv
Channel 2
Southland
Los Angeles
United Automobile Workers
California
Central Valley
Masked motorcyclist held during post office letter pickup
George Ricks, 25, parked at a Los Angeles branch to retrieve a registered letter, wore a wind mask, triggered a police stakeout after a citizen reported a masked man. Police surrounded the a building, he surrendered when told, cited for marijuana possession, and released to attempt pickup again.
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George Ricks
Monrovia
Los Angeles
Peart
Ricks
Carter seeks brief hike in porpoise kills
President Carter asked Congress to raise porpoise kill quotas for this year by about 10,000 to 69,000 while planning a gradual reduction starting in 1978. The administration bill, before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, would tighten quotas over the next four years, with potential increases only if economic disruption is shown. Tuna fleet ships returned to port in February to protest current limits and set out again after the bill's introduction.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
John Murphy
D-N.y
House
Secretary of Commerce
U.S
San Diego
Congress OKs tax reductions for 46 million
Congress gave final approval to a bill cutting taxes for 46 million low and middle income individuals and simplifying returns for 95 percent of Americans. The House approved 383 to 2 and the Senate by voice vote. The measure extends credits and lowers rates through 1978, with net savings totaling $44.1 billion.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Andy Jacobs
D-Ind
Charles Wiggins
Rcalif
Carter
White House
Postal Service plans higher postage and limited mail days
Postmaster General Bailar said first class stamps would rise to 15 cents, possibly 16 with six day delivery. The plan cuts mail delivery to five days weekly, with rate changes awaiting governors and Rate Commission approval. If approved, higher rates would take effect in early 1978 and reduced service after the next Christmas season.
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Nashington
Benjamin F. Bailor
Bailar
Senate
Postal Service Board of
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