Mandel Guilty Of Corruption Ex Maryland Governor Convicted
Gov. Marvin Mandel of Maryland was found guilty on 17 counts of mail fraud and one count of racketeering in federal court after a lengthy trial. The verdict tied to gifts and benefits from codefendants to influence racing legislation and fund Mandel’s divorce settlement. Mandel, who could face up to a 105 year term, plans an appeal and faces immediate removal from office under state law unless a new trial is granted. Acting Gov. Blair Lee III would assume office on Oct. 7 if Mandel resigns or is unable to serve.
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Carter to Lead Campaign to Sell Panama Canal Treaty
President Carter said he will personally lead efforts to correct misconceptions about the Panama Canal pact and win public and Senate support. He noted opposition plans a nationwide campaign to block ratification and stressed US involvement in defense and future canal development.
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Kentucky
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Henry Kissinger
Robert Byrd
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Water Toxic As Laetrile, Says User in Dallas Area
Arlington cancer patient Charles Sittig takes six laetrile tablets daily and calls for the FDA to ban other natural substances if laetrile remains illegal. He cites water as dangerous after a few poisoning cases and presses Citizens' Choice to pursue equal enforcement of natural substance laws.
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Arlington, Tex
UPI
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Charles Sittig
Sittig
Dallas-Fort Worth
Citizens’ Choice
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Dallas
FDA
Elmer Hanebutt
United States
Suchig
Mexico
Berkowitz pleads innocent to two Son of Sam murders
David Berkowitz appeared in a Brooklyn hospital arraignment wearing pajamas and a bathrobe. He pled not guilty to two counts of murder and related charges for the Queens killings. A judge ruled on hearings about tapes claimed to involve Berkowitz. hearings will proceed with witnesses and subpoenas as needed. He remains under psychiatric evaluation to assess competency.
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New York
UPI
David Berkowitz
Sam
Queens
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Brooklyn
Christine Freund
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Ira Jultak
Son
Experts Detonate Device Left in Bank in Santa Maria
A five man team from Vandenberg Air Force Base and a police explosives dog detonated a brown paper sack device in the Bank of America parking lot after a man in his 50s entered the bank about 12 15 pm and fled with undisclosed cash. No injuries reported. Police evacuated the area and sought the robber.
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Santa Maria
Calif
UPI
Bank of America
Selber
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Landmark hotel faces staff cuts amid financial difficulties
Gene Hamm, Summa Corp. labor-relations manager, testified the Landmark hotel laid off about 30 dealers in February as it faced financial hardship. He referenced a craps schedule showing 21 dealers but could not explain its meaning. The hearing resumes at 10 am.
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Summa Corp
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Rebels hit by probation limit on recruiting for 1980 move
UNLV faces probation that bans national championship eligibility and restricts recruiting. Officials hope to play privately contracted telecast games with Athletes in Action and several colleges, as they join the Western Athletic Conference in 1980 after six recruits.
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