New wave of jail violence over illegal narcotics
In California prisons a new wave of violence tied to illegal drugs has emerged. Wardens report increased drug traffic across 11 state facilities, with marijuana heroin and pills triggering fights over promised payments and drug quality as inmates buy and sell inside.
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Officials unhappy over poll on fluorocarbon ban
Two Consumer Product Safety Commissioners disagree with a UPI poll showing much support for banning fluorocarbon aerosols. They question the survey's material impact on safety decisions and warn the topic is highly technical and controversial.
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U S and Romania sign 10 year trade pact in Bucharest
U S Commerce Secretary Elliott Richardson and Romanian Deputy Prime Minister Ion Patan signed a 10 year comprehensive trade agreement in Bucharest. The document, the broadest pact yet between Washington and a Soviet bloc nation, covers economic industrial and technical cooperation and sets guidelines for U S Romanian ventures. Richardson noted assurances to American industry against expropriation or discriminatory treatment.
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Plains church desegregation moment as King seeks membership
Rev. Clennon King, a black activist, asked to join the all white Plains Baptist Church in Georgia during a service led by Pastor Bruce Edwards. The request was referred to the watch care committee amid ongoing racial tensions surrounding President-elect Carter.
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De Bolts aid 'unadoptables' through AASK effort
Robert and Dorothy De Bolt of Piedmont lead Aid to Adoption of Special Kids AASK to place handicapped children in loving homes. They started the agency after adopting 13 children and write of J R who regained walking with crutches and Karen born without limbs. The couple fund the nonprofit by donations and seek more supporters.
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