Liberian Tanker Captain Arrested Over Delaware River Oil Spill
The Liberian registered tanker Olympic Games captain Vassilios Vlismas was arrested in Philadelphia on charges under the Water Pollution Control Act and the Refuse Act of 1898 for discharging about 133500 gallons of oil into the Delaware River. The incident follows other Liberian tankers in American waters, as authorities tighten scrutiny and call for stricter standards for foreign vessels entering U.S. ports.
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United Press International
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Daphne
Puerto Rico
U.S
David W. Marston
Vassilios Vlismas
Edwin E. Nauthons
Marston
Vlismas
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Gloucester City
Tanda No
Wiman
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Environmental Protection Agency
Russell Train
Slasher Suspect Greenwood Guilty
A jury found Vaughn Orrin Greenwood guilty of nine knife murders in Los Angeles during 1974-75, earning the moniker skid row slasher. Greenwood, 33, a transient from Chicago, did not testify. sentencing was set for Jan. 19 with possible new-trial motions.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Vaughn Orrin Greenwood
Greenwood
Chicago
Charles Gessler
Hollywood
Burt Reynolds
Early Broady
Gessler
Mini-Mob War Tied to Buffalo Slaying Found on Reservation
US authorities link the 1971 disappearance and 17 year old James Harper to a quiet early 1970s Buffalo organized crime feud aimed at curbing amateur burglars and informants. An informant led to a shallow grave on the Cattaraugus Reservation where Harper was found shot in the head. Investigators pursue indictments as multiple witnesses are questioned and cooperation grows with FBI and state police support.
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Buffalo, N.Y
UPI
Buffalo
Cattaraugus Indian Reservation
James Harper
Erie County
Edward C. Cosgrove
Harper
Cosgrove
Villagers Burn Couple After Witchdoctor Accusations
In Malipsdrift, South Africa, hundreds watched as Man kurwana Magoma and his wife were bound and burned alive on a football field after witchdoctors accused them of causing a car crash that killed three. Police say 28 people including two witchdoctors were arrested for murder.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
UPI
Mankurwana Magoma
Malipsdrift
E.K. Kane
Magoma
Police Sniper Ends Kidnapping Standoff With Gunman
Officers closed in on a hostage situation as a gunman who had been released from Larned State Hospital refused talks with doctors. Dozens of police surrounded the home with roadblocks while a mother inside begged for prayers and protection for her child. The hostages' names were not released and no motive for the siege was given.
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Lamunyon
Larned State Hospital
Larned
Sheriff's Office
Haysville
Wichita
Land boom losses cited in Nevada fund loans
The fund writes off about 40 to 50 million in mortgages and claims its position is similar to banks that invested in 1960s land. Nevada real estate totals 269 million, with 119 million in Penasquitos Ranch San Diego and 65 million to La Costa Land Company. Major La Costa owners include Moe Dalitz and Irwin Molasky.
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Glass
Nevada
San Diego
Penasquitos Ranch
Morris Shenker
Jimmy Hoffa
Dunes Hotel
Penasquitos
la Costa Land Company
la Costa
Moe Dalitz
Irwin Molasky
Las Vegas
Miami
California
Pension Funds
Pension Fund
Southern Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Pension Trust
The
Teamsters
Murrieta Hot Springs
Hart’s Ashes Buried On Mackinac Isle
Senator Philip A. Hart was buried on Mackinac Island in a simple graveside ceremony attended by his widow Jane, their children, Mackinac Island officials, and Prentiss Brown’s sons. The service, led by Father Joseph Francis, cited faith and mercy as Hart’s remains were laid to rest in bitter cold. Hart, 64, died of cancer in Washington ending an 18 year Senate career championing civil rights consumerism and the environment.
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Mackinac Island
Mich
UPI
Philip A. Hart
Hart
Jane
Air Force
Margaret Doud
Michigan
Prentiss Brown
Joseph Francis
Washington
Senate
Solar Heat's Just As Cheap
The ERDA backed Mitre Corp study finds solar heat in new homes already competitive with electricity in most cities and could rival oil and gas within four years if goals are met. Solar units may cost 4000 to 12000 dollars with 1500 more for backup, and pay for themselves within 5 to 15 years.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Henry Marvin
The
Energy Research and Development Administration
Marvin
ERDA
Mitre
Sun Power
Seattle
Bismark
Charleston
Columbia
Madison
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Guyanilla Bay
Caribbean
Kenneth G. Wiman
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Paulsboro
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Claymont
Slasher
FBI
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Homicide Squad
Leon Donovan
Mackinac Isle
City Hall
Sirloin
Puy
Hosmer Sig
MR. Friday
FILET
Dover
Usda Choice
USDA
New York
U.S.C.A
Corn Belt
Highland
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