California appoints Rose Bird chief justice amid criticism
Gov. Brown names Rose Bird California chief justice despite no prior judicial bench experience, while Wiley Manuel is chosen for the state Supreme Court. Critics question Bird’s background though Brown cites balance and broad system insight.
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Balloonist Karl Thomas aims to resume cross country flight
Karl Thomas 28 of Troy Michigan aspires to continue a cross country flight after a storm forced his hot air balloon to land 45 miles south of his Sunday destination. He started 13 days ago in Arcadia California seeking to beat a 33 day record set by Malcolm Forbes, with search crews locating him near the Missouri River.
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Arcadia
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Lompoc
OPEC Experts Open Week Long Price Split Talks
In Vienna economic experts from OPEC meet amid reports a compromise may unify price increases at 7 to 7.5 percent for 1977. Saudi Arabia and the UAE may accept a uniform 7 percent rise, ending the two tier pricing that has persisted since December.
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UPI
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Emirates
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Medi Cal costs rising nearly twenty percent yearly in California
California Medi Cal costs soar about 20 percent annually as 2.7 million residents receive aid. Officials cite broader use of preventive care and fewer prior authorization limits, while analysts warn of tax hikes to fund rising expenses.
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Medi-Cal
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Department of Health
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Ronald Reagan
Four Brothers Murdered In Execution Style Slaying
Four Spencer brothers and Gregry Brooks were shot to death in a mobile home on a remote county road in Hollandsburg Indiana. Betty Spencer survived by playing dead and walking to a neighbor to call police. Investigators consider three or four gunmen involved. two suspects were questioned but not charged. The victims were Reeve 16 Ralph 14 Raymond 17 and Gregry 22. Police say the home was ransacked and the scene showed execution style signs. Keith Spencer was at work in Indianapolis.
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UPI
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Parke County
Rockville
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Raymond Spencer
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Brooks
Keith
Indianapolis
DATSUN Unveils 810 Family and 200S X Couplings
The announcement promotes the DATSUN 810 family car with 4 and 5 door wagons, powered by the 240Z six cylinder fuel injected engine, offering a 4 speed or automatic transmission and optional air conditioning and power steering. It also introduces the 200S X sport model with a 2000 cc engine, 5 speed gearbox and AM FM stereo as a luxury gran turismo option.
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