Heroin Smuggling In Bodies At Center Of Probe
Investigators focus on Fayetteville North Carolina amid reports heroin was shipped to the United States inside dead soldiers from Vietnam. Army sources say the operation appears civilian with no current Army involvement. Customs leads the case as UPI cites informers claiming 44 pounds moved via a 24hour Honolulu stop. According to sources, indictments of over a dozen people may follow.
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San Quentin inmates back at work amid strike waning
About two thirds of striking prisoners returned to their jobs on day two at San Quentin, where 412 refused to work among 1,842 inmates. Prison officials said the strike lost steam and likely involved a few organizers prompting others. The 17 demands included warden resignation, conjugal visits, long hair, radios and TVs in cells, and legal representation at parole hearings.
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Prisoners Release Guards After Seven Hour Standoff
In Reidsville Georgia a group of 44 maximum security prisoners released four guards unharmed after seven hours of knifepoint standoff. Prison Commissioner Ellis MacDougall promised no disciplinary action and would consider 14 inmate demands. Governor Jimmy Carter and officials postponed a planned overnight prison visit.
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Anti hijacking program heads into first phase Friday
The first phase of the U S anti hijacking program starts Friday with 531 airports screening all passengers and luggage, armed guards at gates by Feb 5, and physical searches if needed. Airlines urge quicker boarding and calm cooperation as authorities deploy over 2000 screening devices in a major security rollout.
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Lawmakers Fail to Overturn Reagan Veto in Final Session
In Sacramento lawmakers failed for the 26th straight year to override Gov. Ronald Reagan's vetoes. Fifteen override attempts across Tuesday and Wednesday fell short as assemblymen and senators could not reach the required two-thirds vote. The last successful override was in 1946 under Earl Warren.
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Margarine ads halted over heart disease claims
Washington FTC charges Standard Brands deceptive advertising for Fleischmanns Margarines claiming heart disease prevention. Company agrees to stop such claims in future ads under a consent order without admitting violation. FTC also questions claims about children having the same disease risk as adults.
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Corona defense rests in mass murder trial
The defense rested without calling witnesses in the Juan Corona trial in Solano County after Judge Patton denied a directed verdict. Closing arguments set for next week as the jury likely begins deliberations late next week following prosecutors’ case with more than 150 witnesses.
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