Demos vow to force through remapping plan
Democratic leaders say they will push reapportionment plans despite a likely Reagan veto and court challenge. Talks with Republicans collapsed after a week of negotiations led by Robert Monagan. The plan aims to widen the Assembly Democratic edge from 42-38 to at least 44-36 while the Senate would stay at 21-19. a Chicano seat is proposed for East Los Angeles. The Reapportionment Commission started amid a lawsuit over its constitutionality as minority Democrats seek greater leverage in approvals. Monagan notes Democrats may seek judicial resolution and leaves the Capitol.
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Snipers Kill Soldier In Belfast Ambush
A British soldier was shot in the stomach by three gunmen on an army patrol on the Upper Falls Road in Belfast. The attack follows another four sniper incidents in 24 hours targeting Catholic and mixed districts, as Britain and the opposition move toward a cross party effort to resolve the Northern Ireland crisis.
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Castro admits capture of Miami ship by Cuban gunboats
Cuban Radio announced the capture of the 1 400 ton freighter Johnny Express, flying the Panamanian flag, about 120 miles off Cuba's eastern coast after it defied orders to stop. The broadcast blamed the United States for piracy and warned of action against pirate ships operating from any flag. Captain Jose Villa reported being wounded and pleading for U S Coast Guard aid.
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Charges Dismissed in Huey Newton Slaying Case
Alameda County District Attorney Lowell Jensen dismissed the manslaughter case against Huey Newton cofounder of the Black Panthers after two hung juries. He said a new trial would require new evidence such as locating the murder weapon used against Oakland policeman John Frey on October 28, 1967. Newton, 29, smiled and hugged his sister.
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X24A lifting body to gain new shape for NASA tests
The X24A lifting body flown to Denver will receive a longer double-delta, flat-bottom redesign at Martin Marietta for 1 million dollars. The upgraded S24B will be tested at NASA to assess hypersonic performance and controlled landing at slower speeds.
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Two Americans Die, 56 Wounded in Vietnam Combat Week
U.S. command says two Americans killed in combat last week with 56 wounded. Nonhostile deaths total 38, including a Dec 3 helicopter crash. Vietnamese and allied commands report high Viet Cong/North Vietnamese casualties, marking a low weekly U.S. death count since March 1965.
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Nationwide storm aftermath and warnings spread across the states
A powerful storm system left fatalities and injuries across the South and Midwest. High winds and heavy property damage hit Texas through Kentucky, with New York under wind warnings and crews repairing downed lines. Governors declared emergencies in Missouri, while looting fears prompted police patrols in Republic and Hurst.
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Officer Arrests Daughter on Marijuana Charge in Denver
Patrolman John L. Pinder, a 15-year Denver police veteran, arrested his daughter Connie 18 and two men at home after suspecting a hidden item. He discovered marijuana and said he acted on instinct to do what he felt was right.
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Frazier Sentenced to Gas Chamber in Five-Homicide Case
John Linley Frazier received the death penalty by gas chamber after confessing to shooting five people and disposing of the bodies in a pool. Prosecutor Peter Chang called the case a masterpiece of horror and said he would be willing to witness the execution.
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