Hearst says SLA torture drove her to insanity
Patricia Hearst testifies in a written affidavit that she was forced by the Symbionese Liberation Army to participate in a bank robbery under terror, was confined in a closet for weeks, and brainwashed, while denying voluntary joining and seeking bail with court psychiatric examination.
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California passes major malpractice bill signed by Gov Brown
Gov. Brown signed a key malpractice reform bill aimed at reducing doctors' insurance costs. The measure reduces award limits to 250000 for pain and suffering and shortens the statute of limitations to three years. It increases the Board of Medical Examiners' power and adds seven non physician members while prompting opposition from lawyers groups.
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Deureka
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Keene
Wesley Kinder
Kinder
House OKs energy bill with oil
The House passed a comprehensive energy bill 255 to 148, sending it to the Senate. It restores oil price controls, allows emergency gasoline rationing, and restricts busing of schoolchildren for racial integration to save fuel.
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Eloise Ravages Florida and Alabama Coastal Areas
Hurricane Eloise tore a 60 mile Florida coast strip then moved into Alabama with fierce winds and floods. Panama City Beach Fort Walton Beach and Destin suffered severe damage as hundreds of buildings were unroofed and lines down. Tornadoes touched down and 100000 residents fled inland amid traffic jams.
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Long Beach Tops Nation With 105 Degree Heat Wave
Long Beach reached 105 as dry desert air swept into the South Coast Basin. San Diego hit 103 and Los Angeles tied 102, hottest Sept 23 readings in years. Santa Ana winds and a high pressure system fueled the swelter with very low humidity. Forecasters expected a small relief the next day.
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Massive Santa Ana fires blaze across Southern California
Dozens of fires fed by Santa Ana winds scorch more than 20 000 acres across four counties with evacuations in Sierra Madre and Riverside. The large 16 000 acre blaze in Riverside’s Badlands prompts full containment expected after an historic Air National Guard airlift. At least three firefighters injured as crews battle flames near Ontario and Moreno, with extensive property damage reported.
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Secret Service drafts new Ford protection measures
The Secret Service prepares stricter protective procedures for President Ford after a San Francisco shooting attempt. President Ford vows not to be held hostage by threats as officials push for outside reviews and delay bodyguard timelines to Oct. 1. Sara Jane Moore, 45, fired a .38 pistol but Ford was unharmed.
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Philip Buchen
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Easury
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Charles Barca
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Barca
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Fish load sinks boat as 1 lost and 6 saved
The St. Joseph capsized about 3 45 p m near White's Point after nets loaded with anchovies pulled the vessel down. Vito Sapienza, about 40, reportedly trapped under nets and disappeared. Six crewmembers escaped to safety. Coast Guard units and a diver searched the area. sharks were seen near the water. Guarrasi, owner, estimated boat value and gear losses.
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Long Beach Grand Prix Hobbled by Barricades Suit
Long Beach lawyer Floyd King filed a 10 page lawsuit in Superior Court seeking an injunction to halt the Grand Prix and related events just days before the race. He and his family say barricades and a 14 foot cyclone fence will block access to their home and offices on Ocean Boulevard. A hearing was set for 9:30 a.m. in Department A with defendants including the Grand Prix Association and the City of Long Beach.
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Hidden extortion plot fails over postage shortage
A $1 million extortion scheme is blown due to postage issues. The item is noted on page A-7 of the Independent. The report references a massive FBI domestic spying operation traced to 1936 and mentions Jackie Onassis amid fiscal concerns for 1963.
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