Carter names Jody Powell as first White House press secretary
Jody Powell, 33, a longtime Carter ally from Vienna Georgia, is chosen as president elect Carter's first formal appointment. Powell, a Baptist with a lightweight journalism background, is noted for loyalty to Carter, reluctance to lie, and a past Air Force Academy expulsion.
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Police chiefs study 55 mph limit impact on law enforcement
Los Angeles Police Chief Ed Davis said the 55 mph limit burdens police resources and a study will determine life saving and fuel conservation factors. Texas safety director Wilson Speir backs 60 mph for multilane highways. troopers arrested over 700,000 times this year under 55 mph.
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Assassination Committee Reviews King and Kennedy Films
The House Select Committee on Assassinations opened its first formal meeting with viewing of King and Kennedy film footage. Chairman Thomas Downing announced a 170-member task force to probe both killings and related FBI CIA background while stressing the panel’s thorough mandate.
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Bail freedom for Patty doubtful
Patricia Hearst faces ongoing Los Angeles County charges from a 1974 Inglewood store incident even if federal bail is granted. A $500000 state bail would be needed before release, while Orrick weighs her appeal and safety plans are drafted. Hearst, daughter of Randolph A. Hearst, was moved to a San Diego federal prison at her request amid threats.
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Security Pacific Bank Promotes Agri-Business Loans
The bank touts over 300 million dollars invested in agri-business loans spanning feedlots fertilizer citrus cotton tractors dairy farming and more. It emphasizes local knowledge and neighborly service from agri-business minded bankers, promising security in numbers for farmers seeking help.
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Children of heart attack fathers show higher risk in Framingham study
In a 27 year Framingham study, offspring of men with premature heart attacks show higher blood pressure and cholesterol, heavier body weight, and more smoking than peers with no family history. Researchers say both heredity and environment drive risk, urging prevention focus on children of affected fathers.
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Icy Glaze Closes West Texas Roads and Fog Envelops Coasts
Moisture from dense fog and subfreezing temperatures created an icy glaze on west Texas streets and highways early today. Patchy dense fog covered parts of the Gulf and South Atlantic Coasts with scattered rain and snow in portions of Florida, the Pacific Northwest, and western Idaho. Most areas reported clear skies and dry conditions.
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