American Wins Pancake Race In Liberal Kansas
Sheila Turner repeated as champion in Liberal Kansas winning the 27th annual International Pancake Race with a 415 yard run in 59.7 seconds beating Olney England’s Susan Hillier who finished in 61 seconds. Turner earned a $500 bond and kisses from dignitaries as Liberal kept the silver skillet trophy leading 15-11.
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Justice Probing Lockheed
The Pentagon asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations that Lockheed paid U S Air Force colonels cash to secure overseas contracts. Lockheed admits 22 million dollars in questionable payments abroad and denies any illicit U S gratuities to NATO officers.
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Pesticide Salesman Approved for Jury in Good Trial
Sandra Good, 31, acting as her own attorney, won approval to keep Clarence Edner Jr as a juror in her trial on a charge of conspiring to mail death threats. She may attempt again to remove him during final jury selection and pressed to questioned his views on chemical use. She is a former roommate of Lynette Fromme, the would be presidential assassin.
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NRC Defends Safety Stance Amid Engineer Criticism
NRC Chairman William Anders testified before the Joint Atomic Energy Committee defending the commission's safety focus. He said regulators have already addressed the technical issues raised and would derate or shut down plants if public safety requires it, regardless of costs.
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Agnew Crime Program Falls Short of Goals
A $104 million federal crime program launched in 1972 under Spiro Agnew failed to meet its quick reduction targets in eight cities. The MITRE Corp. analysis found limited gains, with murders, rapes, and robberies rising overall, though Dallas Denver Newark saw some improvements.
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Black Lung Bill Faces House Floor Test Amid Walkout
House debate opened on a bill to expand black lung benefits despite administration opposition and a miners walkout. Supporters argue relief from bureaucratic hurdles, while critics call it budget gimmickry and warn of broader labor demands arising.
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Nixon Reports to State Department on China Trip
Nixon will send a written China trip report to the State Department for review to determine if it warrants President Ford's attention. Officials say the report was requested by Nixon and may be made public at the appropriate level. In Phoenix, police study finds average arrest costs for marijuana at $80.67 per arrest. 3,369 arrests last year cost the city $271,777.
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Goodyear Firestone Antitrust Suits Dismissed
After nearly six years of investigation the Justice Department drops civil suits against Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Firestone Tire and Rubber for lack of evidence. Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Kauper cites insufficient proof and says the government may revive the cases if needed.
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Las Vegas Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
The forecast calls for variable clouds on Wednesday and Thursday with a chance of showers. Gusty southwest winds reach 20 to 30 mph at times. Today’s high will be in the lower 50s and the low in the mid 30s. Yesterday’s high was 53 and the low 39. Humidity around 42 percent with a 15 percent something. Sunrise at 6 09 and sunset at 5 37.
Gun Control Bill May Be Doomed
House Judiciary Committee sent a hard handgun bill back to subcommittee in a 17 16 vote amid liberal charges of NRA lobbying. The measure would ban sale manufacture and import of cheap concealable handguns and exclude the 40 million already owned. Supporters say it would curb crime. opponents argue it hurts sports use and self protection. Chairman Rodino cautioned uncertainty about salvaging the bill. Rep Edwards claimed the move ends gun control efforts for the year.
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