Harrises Rest Case Without Calling Defense Witnesses
LOS ANGELES AP William and Emily Harris rested their case without calling a defense witness. This move blocks Patricia Hearst from testifying against them, signaling jurors may decide their fate by week’s end. Hearst had been expected to testify for the prosecution.
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Derground
Patricia Hearst
Sesson
Harrises
Miss Hearst
Hearst
San Francisco
Harris
Bill
Emily
Weinglass
San Diego
Economic leading indicators point to slower growth
The government index of leading indicators rose 0.3 percent in June led by higher business spending, the Commerce Department said. The gain followed a 0.7 percent May advance, the smallest in seven months, with a continued growth signal though at a slower pace ahead.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Savage Fighting Continues In Beirut
Savage fighting rages in Beirut and Lebanon as clashes and rocket duels claim 68 lives and injure 89. Amid a tentative peace effort by Syria and Palestinian guerrillas, Christians appeal to the Red Cross and UN over mass-execution reports at Tal Zaatar while mass graves and a siege unfold in eastern Beirut and adjacent areas.
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Lebanon
Syria
Beirut
International
Red Crops
United Nations
Tal Zaatar
Amchit Radio
Yasir Arafat
Tai Zsatar
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Soviet Union
Arafat
Assad
U.S. Navy
Coronado
Athens
Ervin backs death penalty ruling in Supreme Court decision
Former Senator Sam Ervin says he supports the Supreme Court ruling upholding death penalty laws. He spoke at a news conference amid discussion of President Ford’s Nixon pardon shaping the 1976 race.
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Atlanta
Sam Ervin
U.S. Supreme Court
Ervin
Ford
Nixon
Expansion Adds 17 CB Channels With Jan. 1 Rollout
FCC expands CB radio to 40 channels starting January 1 adding a 60 day permit and engraved serial numbers on new sets. Rules aim to curb interference with television and auto thefts while providing filters for remaining interference. CBs remain for local use and stricter radiation suppression targets TV channels 2 5 and 7 as the agency addresses industry complaints. The agency notes most operators will shift to the new 40 channel format by year end.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
Onlv
Raymond Spence
Tim Baker Attends Jaycee Workshop in Tulsa
Tim Baker of the Mexico Jaycees joined national officer training in Tulsa for the upcoming United States Jaycees year. He met Frank G. Ziebell, 57th president of the 350000 member organization, and learned about programs for about 8500 Jaycee chapters. Baker toured the U S Jaycee War Memorial headquarters, built in 1951 to honor Jaycees who died in war.
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Tim Baker
Mexico
Kidnap Suspect Leaves Trail of Gun Deals
James L Schoenfeld and Frederick Woods IV, linked to the Chowchilla mass kidnapping of 26 students, elude authorities as gun shop sightings and abortive Canada crossing attempts emerge. Schoenfeld’s brother Richard surrendered. FBI and Alameda County Sheriff’s office pursue confirmed and unconfirmed tips across the United States.
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Chowchilla
Canada
Schoenfeld
Frederick N. Woods IV
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San Francisco Peninsula
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Livermore
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Reagan May Have Blown It Says Curtis
Former Missouri Republican figure Thomas Curtis says Ronald Reagan may have blown his presidential bid by selecting liberal Sen Richard Schweiker as running mate. Curtis, a Reagan ally, says he learned of the choice from the media and lacks advance notice. He voices unhappiness and notes hurt among conservatives nationwide.
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Ronald Reagan
Richard Schweiker
Pennsyyvania
Thomas
Curtis
Reagan
Missouri
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Michigan
Kansas City
Springfield
Ford
Ballengers Host Weathers Coffee Invitation
Mr and Mrs Ted Ballenger of 903 Lakeview Road host a Friday 11 a.m. coffee at their home for Gene Weathers a candidate for the Ninth District U S Congressional seat. Ballenger serves as campaign chairman for Audrain County inviting all interested voters to attend.
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Ted Ballenger
Lakeview Road
Gene Weathers
U.S
Ballenger
Weathers
Audrain County
Toy Designer Shoots Three Co-workers
In Chicago a 33 year old toy designer killed three co workers and wounded two others before shooting himself. He left notes suggesting paranoia and believed colleagues plotted against him. The victims included Anson Isaacson and Joseph Callan, both partners at Marvin Glass & Associates, along with Kathy Dunn and Donald Nix.
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Chicago
Albert Keller
Keller
Marvin Glass & Associates
Near North Side
Anson Isaacson
Isaacson
Joseph Callan
Kathy Dunn
Douglas Montague
Montague
Burton Meyer
Britain Breaks Ties With Uganda
London AP report says Foreign Secretary Anthony Crosland announced Britain is breaking diplomatic relations with Idi Amin's Uganda government. He said the decision was taken with deep regret in the House of Commons.
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Anthony Crosland
Britain
Idi Amin
Uganda
Crosland
House of Commons
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