Patrolmen Pay Proposal Drives State Budget Debate
A proposed constitutional change by California Highway Patrolmen would set their pay at the highest level for any comparable officer in the state, potentially limiting the Governor and Legislature from adjustment. Critics warn it could outstrip education and welfare funding and require a two thirds vote to change, while noting patrolmen already enjoy favorable retirement terms and that their work is primarily traffic enforcement rather than broader policing.
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Cleaver may come home from Algeria say wife
Eldridge Cleaver's wife Kathleen says he may return to the United States rather than stay in Algeria where refugees are restricted. She warns his life is in danger and cites potential legal moves in U S courts and the United Nations as factors in a possible return.
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Hurricane Celeste pummels Johnston Island and Hawaii
Hurricane Celeste battered Johnston Island for six hours with 150 mph winds and 45-foot waves. A Navy reconnaissance plane assessed minimal damage while residents and 580 crew were evacuated to Honolulu. Clean up on Hawaii followed Tropical Storm Diana with $200,000 in damage and an emergency area declaration.
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Shunichi Kimura
British dockworkers end three week nationwide strike
Longshoremen at all British ports resumed work ending a three week walkout. Liverpool and Preston dockers agreed to return today following union instructions. TGWU leader Jack Jones warned punishments for those who attacked officials during protests.
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Skyjacker to be charged by federal court today
Frank M. Sibley 43 appears in Seattle federal court to be formally charged with hijacking a United Airlines 727 and demanding a record ransom. He was shot by an FBI agent during the seven hour hijack from Vancouver to Seattle. the attack left him with shoulder and leg wounds. The ransom plan included 2 million dollars a cargo of 15 pounds of gold and firearms. Sibley, a former pilot, was seized near Stateline Nevada after the incident at Seattle Tacoma airport. He faces 20 years to life if convicted.
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Stan Pitkin
Missoula
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Beate
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Largest group of Korean orphans arrives in U S homes
Seattle welcomed 155 Korean orphans from Seoul aboard a Trans-International Airlines jet. Holt Adoption Inc placed most in American homes, with 39 arriving in Seattle and the rest to Chicago and other cities. The group ranged from 6 months to 13 years, many under 12 months.
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Seattle- Tacoma
America
United States
Ronald Reed
Rogue River
Ore
Holt Adoption, Inc
Creswell, Ore
Harry Holt
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