Manson Seeks To Act As His Own Lawyer in Tate Killings
Bearded Charles Manson urged the judge to let him defend himself against seven murder counts in the Tate killings. Judge Keene ordered Manson, 35, to return for further proceedings and noted he may represent himself only if he fully understands the consequences. Also before the court were Leslie Van Houten and Linda Kasabian, both tied to multiple murder charges with trials set or delayed.
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Manson
Los Angeles
API
Charles Manson
Superior Court
William B. Keene
Sharon Tate
Keene
Leslie van Houten
Leno LaBianca
Rosemary
Los Feliz
Linda Kasabian
Atorney
Major Provisions Of The Tax Reform Bill
Washington outlines key changes including higher personal exemptions rising to 750 by 1973, higher standard deductions, a 1 1000 minimum for low income, social security benefit boosts, reduced surtax, continued excise taxes, and moving to cap high earners at 60 to 50 percent of earned income. Capital gains rules tighten with first 50000 taxed at 25 percent and higher gains taxed at half the ordinary rate. Foundations taxed and required charitable giving set at 6 percent net worth.
Nellismen Killed As F-111A Crashes Near Indian Springs
Two Nellismen died when an F-111A crashed near the Indian Springs gunnery range after several passes. The Air Force grounded the fleet pending investigation, with prior crashes and a controversial safety record prompting national debate. Survivors include Lt. Col. Mack’s wife Linda and children, and Maj. Anthony’s wife Mary and two sons.
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Air Force
Vietnam
Nellis
Arizona
Las Vegas
Indian Springs
Washington
Nevada
Australian Air Force
Col
Mack
Maj
Anthony
Col. Mack
Linda
Maj. Anthony
Mary
125 Feared Dead In Vietnam Crash
An Air Vietnam chartered DC-4 collided with a U.S. F4 jet near Cam Ranh Bay and crashed near Nha Trang. About 125 believed aboard. authorities said exact deaths unclear. The disaster, Air Vietnam s second this year, caused fires in nearby prefabs and involved a Chinese crew.
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Air Vietnam
South China Sea
Saigon
U.S
da Nang
Cam Ranh Bay
Nha Trang
Nha Trang Air Base
Far Eastern Airlines
Trucker Loses Cargo In Crash On Las Vegas Freeway
A long distance driver Richard Wood of Indianapolis lost control on a Las Vegas freeway over Lamb Boulevard. His oversize rig drifted left into the median divider, wrecking a double flat-bed trailer and four tractors. He was hospitalized at North Las Vegas Hospital for treatment.
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Las Vegas
Lamb Boulevard
Nevada
Richard Wood
Indianapolis
Ind
Wood
North Las Vegas Hospital
Black Nationalist Found Innocent In Shoot-Out
A Detroit jury acquitted Alfred Hibbitt, a Black Nationalist, of assault with intent to murder a police officer after a 54 week trial. Police said two officers were shot at near New Bethel Baptist Church, where four ANA members were wounded and one assailant killed. Rafael Viera was ordered to stand trial for second degree murder in Czapski's death.
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Detroit
Mich
UPI
Alfred Hibbitt
Hibbit
Hibbitt
Republic of New Africa
RNA
Richard Worobec
New Bethel Baptist Church
C. L. Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Worobec
Ner
Michael Czapski
The
ANA
Czapski
Clarence Fuller
Black Legion
Black
Solons Debate Holiday Tax Plan and Nixon Veto Tactics
Congress weighs a massive tax measure tied to the Philadelphia Plan amid labor lobbying while Nixon considers veto options. Mansfield notes possible pro forma sessions to linger in stay-open mode and potential pocket veto if adjournment occurs.
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Congress
Scott
Nixon
Philadelphia
GOP
Senate
Labor and Health, Education and Welfare Departments
Mansfield
House
John McCormack
West Las Vegas Youths Push Plan for Community Center
West Las Vegas youths outline a center proposal including a dental clinic a tutoring service with young black teachers a community library focused on black literature and job and legal counseling. By 9 30 p m leaders debated electing governing body members from local community groups and unresolved leadership.
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West Las Vegas
Corey
Mesquite Secures Funds for New Sewer System
Federal approval guarantees 433000 for Mesquite sewer work with a 185000 grant and 2460000 loan repayable in 40 years. The plan serves about 120 homes and businesses with nine miles of pipe and a treatment plant to protect Lake Mead from Virgin River pollution. Federal aid comes through Farmers Home Administration and the EOB, amid community debate and deadlines to select architects and operating groups for HUD submission.
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Mesquite
Alan Bible
Bible
Lake Mead
Farmers Home Administration
Bail Reduced Denied in Kimble Murder Case
District Judge Clarence Sundean refused a bail reduction for 19 year old Louis Kimble in the homicide of Johnny Lee McCraney 25. Kimble set to stand trial January 12 1970 for shooting a service station attendant during a June 24 dispute over a 15 cent soda.
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Kimble
Johnny Lee McCraney
Robbery Suspect Given Probation
Arthur Gene Jones, 26, pleaded guilty to the September 11 robbery of the Texaco Service Station at 1107 S Main St. He was placed on five years probation by Dist. Judge Thomas O Donnell after an original eight year sentence was suspended. Jones admitted stealing about 75 dollars. he was arrested five hours later at the Greyhound Bus Depot when police staked out his car.
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Arthur Gene Jones
Texaco
S. Main St
Dist
Thomas O'Donnell
Nevada
O’donnell
Jones
Oklahoma
Greyhound Bus
Robbery at Strip Casino Targeting Change Girl
Deputies to report a change girl named Margaret Reynolds was robbed of 1700 dollars at a Strip hotel casino booth. The suspect, a 34 year old man about six feet tall and 200 pounds with a brown flat top, approached at 12:45 a.m. and threatened her without displaying a weapon.
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Sheriff's
Margaret Reynolds
Airport expands McCarran rentals to five firms and VIP limo
County commissioners acting as the Airport Committee vote to expand McCarran rental car franchises from three to five, adding Checker and Whittlesea alongside Hertz Avis and National. Gray Line wins the bus service. Whittlesea gets VIP limousine, with 10 percent gross income fees and a $25,000 minimum for rental cars. Shared bus franchises receive per-trip fees. taxicab contracts remain undecided.
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Airport Committee
McCarran International
James Bartley
Gene Matteucci
McCarran
Hertz
Avis
National
Checker and
Whittlesea
Gray Line
Bill Briare
George Franklin
Briare
Bill
Jim Brennan
Checker and Whittlesea
Christmas Attack On Saigon Seen
Military sources predicted Viet Cong attacks against Saigon defenses on Christmas Day despite a cease fire. Eight Americans were killed when a helicopter was shot down near the DMZ. A captured VC commander confirmed orders for Saigon area attacks during Dec 4–6 meetings.
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Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
U.S
Bien Hoa
U.S. Army
1St Infantry Division
Nixon
Three Storms Slam Roads and Skier Areas Nationwide
Three storm systems dominate the weather picture turning mountains into a skiers delight and roads into motorist terror. The northeast is blanketed with snow while Upstate New York reports eight to 12 inches causing traffic snarls and snow emergencies in Schenectady Kingston and Troy. Airports shut down and two 707 jets slide off icy Philadelphia runways with no injuries. Midwest faces heavy snow and frigid temperatures as travel warnings rise.
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New England
New York
Schenectady
Kingston
Troy
N.Y
Philadelphia
Trans World
Midwest
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Langley Air Force Base
Miramar Naval Air Station
California
Navy
West Vegas
Economic Opportunity Board
Larrie Stovall
EOB
Faye Mullen
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Louis Kimble
United Press International
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