Bert Lance Cleared of Criminal Wrongdoing
The U S comptroller of the currency cleared budget director Bert Lance of criminal wrongdoing over personal multi million bank dealings prior to his White House appointment. The inquiry covers mainly 1975 onward with earlier overdraft questions cited and Senate hearings scheduled for September 7.
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Washington
UPI
Comptroller of Currency
Federal
Bert Lance
Carter
John Heimann
Heimann
Congress
Senate
Lance
Calhoun, Ga
First National Bank
Georgia
Senate Government Affairs Committee
Hanover Trust Co
New York
National Bank of Georgia
First National Bank of Chicago
Georgia Bank
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Charles Percy
Armed man frees 63 at retreat in Santa Cruz incident
Thomas Wilson, 26, of Bakersfield, seized a Bahai Center retreat near Santa Cruz with a new .22 rifle and 200 rounds, held 63 diners hostage for five hours after hijacking a city bus. Negotiators sought two men as he spoke of delusions and outside grievances before surrendering.
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Santa Cruz
Calif
UPI
Thomas Wilson
Bakersfield
Atascadero
Ken Allen
Menlo Park
Wilson
Santa Cruz City
Iran
Jack Kembro
Mariposa
Kembro
Shane Kembro
San Luis Obispo
Elvis Fans Lament King’s Death and Graceland Vigil
Grieving Elvis Presley fans gathered outside Graceland awaiting funeral details as a hit run near the mansion killed two teens from Monroe Louisiana and injured a third. Suspect Treatise Wheeler, 18, was arrested after a pursuit. charges include two counts of second degree murder and drunken driving.
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Memphis
Juanita Joanne Johnson
Alice Marie Hovartar
Monroe
Methodist Central Hospital
Tammy Bauer
St. Clair
Treatise Wheeler
Wheeler
Byrd Opposes Quick Panama Canal Treaty Vote
Senate leader Robert Byrd tells the White House not to push for a 1977 end of year vote on the Panama Canal treaties. He cites public opposition and political risks in 1978 elections, noting about 75 percent oppose surrender of canal control. Thurmond and Helms advocate delaying a vote while pursuing modernization benefits for Panama.
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Byrd
White House
Washington
UPI
Senate
Robert Byrd
U.S
Canal
Ellsworth Bunker
Sol Linowitz
House
Panama
Air Force
Jesse Helms
N.C
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Thurmond
Helms
United States
Rain delays next flight of shuttle Enterprise
A tropical storm drenched Edwards Air Force Base delaying the second free flight of the space shuttle Enterprise and soaking Rogers Lake Bed. NASA and contractor officials weigh delays, possible tests, and schedule shifts while flood damage climbs across Southern California and Imperial County.
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James P. Sweeney
California
Enterprise
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Edwards Air Force Base
Desert
NASA
Trudy Tiedeman
Rogers Lake
Tiedeman
Rockwell International
Rockwell
Dick Barton
Barton
Kennedy Space Center
Florida
Edwards
Imperial County
Mexico
Los Angeles
Nevada
Pacific
San Diego
Oxnard
Radio sport fund campaign falls short of expectations
Betsy Susman reports the foundation with KLOM KIBK and KNEZ raised 385.50 in pledges for the Youth League Recovery Fund. Deejay David Cohn called the result absurd and organizers blamed listener apathy or prior outlays while noting some contributions did come in. Steven Kay of KLOM defended listener interest but admitted the telethon did not meet hopes.
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Klom
Kibk
Knez
Youth League
David Cohn
FTC sues Los Angeles Times over advertising price breaks
The FTC accuses Times Mirror Co. of violating antitrust laws by systematically giving substantial discounts to high volume advertisers. The Times calls the action a test case and says it will vigorously defend the measure, noting no impact on its rate policies is expected. The agency says the action may prompt further investigations.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Trade Commission
Los Angeles Times
FTC
Times Mirror Co., Inc
Los Angeles
the Times
Commission
Wallet Lost in Lompoc Center Restored by Stranger Return
A woman loses a $100 wallet at Lompoc Shopping Center. A second young woman finds it and returns the wallet, relieving the distressed owner. The incident highlights quick community aid at the shopping center.
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Lompoc
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