New evidence on Kennedy and King cases challenged
The House Select Committee on Assassinations is said to have produced little new information on Kennedy and King. sources say much of the so called new leads came from Mark Lane. Lane shaped the committee’s direction and persuaded Coretta King to seek reinvestigation. Concerns arise over credibility of unnamed witnesses and delayed investigations. Weisberg criticizes the committee for pursuing old leads for PR value.
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Amin scraps plans for London visit
Uganda's President Idi Amin relented on attending the Commonwealth heads of government conference in London. Kenyan leader Arap Moi pressured Amin after calls from James Callaghan and regional attacks, with Uganda seeking to preserve Kenya supply routes and improve ties with Nairobi.
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Moluccans Free Two Pregnant Women Amid Grievous Hostage Crisis
Two pregnant women, Annye Brouwer Kort and Nelleke Ellenbroek Prinsen, freed after 13 days in captivity by South Moluccan terrorists. Officials say 53 other hostages on a northern Holland train are in good condition amid heavy psychological pressure.
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Broadway's Annie dominates 7 Tony wins at 31st awards
Annie leads with seven Tony Awards including Best Musical Play and Best score. Julie Harris wins Best Actress for The Belle of Amherst and Al Pacino takes Best Actor for The Basic Training of Paulo Hummel. Other honors go to Diana Ross Lily Tomlin Barry Manilow and more.
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One Officer Patrol Cars Prove More Efficient
A Police Foundation study finds one officer patrol cars are more efficient and at least as safe as two officer units. Conducted over a year in San Diego, the research challenges the belief that two-person squads are essential for effective policing in high crime areas.
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Tense Chicago unrest after Puerto Rican riots
Security was boosted after a weekend of riots in Humboldt Park Chicago where two people died and at least 133 were injured. Rioters mainly Hispanic youths threw debris and Molotov cocktails as police faced conflicting accounts of the initial shootings and claimed restraint.
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