FBI cuts 75 agents on Hearst kidnapping case
FBI has pulled 75 agents off the Patricia Hearst case since the May 17 gunbattle that left six SLA members dead. Charles Bates said 150 agents had worked on the case since Hearst was kidnapped in February. Hearst, 20, joined the SLA and denounced her family in tape messages. she is wanted on federal and state charges for a Southern California holdup.
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Patricia Hearst
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Holiday fire risk forecast across California for July 4 weekend
State and federal forestry spokesmen warn fire danger will be critical in California as warm spring rains leave tall grass in many areas. William Harrington cites higher fuel in the Division of Forestry and James Ruppelt notes danger ranges from high to very high across California's 18 national forests. A single range and brush fire west of Red Bluff charred 6,500 acres before containment.
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San Francisco
UPI
California
William Harrington
State Division of Forestry
James Ruppelt
The
Federal Service
Red Bluff
California crime victim aid program expanded to 23000 limit
Attorney General Evelle J. Younger announced a new state law increasing crime victim compensation to up to 23000 for lost wages and medical bills. The program is funded at 1.8 million this year, with posters to publicize benefits in hospitals and police stations, aiming to reach more victims. The change marks a shift in focus as Younger says victims are no longer forgotten.
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Sacramento
UPI
Evelle J. Younger
Younger
Nationwide storms drift east with tornadoes in Dakotas and Michigan
Thunderstorms move east across the nation with tornadoes reported in the southeast quadrant of South Dakota and a funnel sighted near Traverce City Michigan. A tornado watch remains in effect for southern Minnesota and west central Wisconsin until 7 a.m. Hard rain falls in several regions while other areas stay clear. Temperature readings span from 45 degrees in Evanston Wyoming to 92 degrees in Needles California.
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South Dakota
Traverce City
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Minnesota
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Mexico
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Florida
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New England
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Alabama
Illinois
Intermountain
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Oregon
Evanston
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Needles
Calif
Judge rules Farr immune from grand jury probe
Los Angeles Times reporter William Farr gained immunity under California shield law in a grand jury dispute. Superior Court Judge William Choate vacated contempt and freed Farr but he must appear again July 29 to address potential jail for the original contempt citation.
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Los Angeles
UPI
William Farr
Farr
William Choate
Choate
California
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Herald Examiner
Charles Manson
Frank Sinatra
Elizabeth Taylor
Superior Court
Charles Older
Nixon associate C Arnholt Smith indicted in bank funds case
C Arnholt Smith former US National Bank executive and Westgate founder faced 25 felony counts including conspiring to take 27.5 million from his bank. Co-defendant Philip Taft also charged, as the bank collapsed in October amid the largest U.S. bank failure. Both released on bonds and to return July 31.
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SAN Diego
UPI
Nixon
C. Arnholt Smith
United States National Bank
U.S
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Justice Department
Philip A. Taft
Westgate-California Corp
Smith
Westgate
Taft
Edward Infante
Grand Yy
USNB
Securities and Exchange Commission
Wide range of high paying certificates with guaranteed rates
Mission Federal offers certificates with varying terms and strong early withdrawal penalties. A savings counselor helps select the best plan. They promise hometown service plus extras like free checking at a local bank, free safe deposit boxes with a $2,500 balance, free money orders, travelers checks, save-by-mail forms, and more.
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