Officials differ over Ray testimony date
The House assassinations committee members clash on calling James Earl Ray for quick hearings on Martin Luther King Jr. murder. Rep Fauntroy urges two weeks to refocus on the case, while acting chairman Preyer and chief counsel Sprague push for delaying until corroboration improves. Ray seeks to testify in a closed session to allege conspirators framed him.
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Preschool Clinic Scheduled at Poasttown Gym
A pre school clinic for children entering kindergarten or first grade in the Madison school system will be held in the Poasttown Elementary gym. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a.m. and 12 30 to 3 p.m. Tuberculosis skin tests and doctor physicals are required. Teachers assess learning styles as new students must be five by Sept 30 for kindergarten or six for first grade.
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Supreme Court passes on felony murder question in Smith case
The Supreme Court refused to hear Ernest Benjamin Smith Jr. in his appeal over the use of felony murder to impose the death penalty. Smith, on Texas death row for a 1973 Dallas armed robbery in which a clerk was killed, would have faced execution after the court declined review.
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Mine rescuers seek miracle at Kocher Coal mine
In Tower City Pennsylvania rescue teams using sensitive TV and sound gear search a mine where five miners are believed trapped since Tuesday. Federal officials say finding survivors would require a miracle, but operations will continue around the clock. Foreman Sam Klinger casts cautious hope despite slim odds.
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Kocher Coal Co
General Motors Faces Billions In Regulatory Compliance Costs
General Motors estimates annual compliance costs with federal rules at about 1.3 billion dollars, highlighting the financial burden of regulatory obligations on the automaker.
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