Harris Trial Goes to Jury Deliberations in SLA Case
Los Angeles jurors weigh William and Emily Harris fate as defense cites alleged juror prejudice and a possible paper gallows during jury selection. Chief attorney Weinglass seeks mistrial and dismissal on grounds of judicial misconduct. Brandler to resume emergency hearing today.
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Harris
Los Angeles
Apo
William
Emily Harris
Harrises
Leonard Weinglass
Brandler
Patricia Hearst
San Francisco
Jeannie Barton
Chowchilla bus kidnap list found at suspect home inportola valley
Authorities confirm a paper bag bearing a list of Chowchilla kidnap victims was found at the Woods family estate in Portola Valley. With Woods and two Schoenfelds in custody, officials say the case may be near closure unless new leads emerge. A female suspect is also being considered by deputies, though no additional arrestees are expected at this time.
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Chowchilla
Calif
Alameda County
Tom Houchins
Frederick N. Woods
Portola Valley
Associated Press
Redwood City Tribune
Woods
Sacramento County
Madera
Livermore
Kid Ray
Richard Schoenfeld
James L. Schoenfeld
Houchins
Jack Baugh
Baugh
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vancouver
James Schoenfeld
San Francisco
Canada
Bellingham
Wash
Seattle
California
Status Of Major Bills In Congress
Washington AP summarizes key bills: Clean Air Act Amendments before both chambers. Defense Appropriation passed by House awaiting Senate action. Estate and Gift Tax changes awaiting House. Food Stamp Revision passed Senate awaiting House action. Full Employment Planning in Senate committee. Medicare Revision in House committee. Postcard Registration for House action. Social Security Financing in House committee. Tax Code General Revision passed by House under Senate review. Unemployment Benefit Revision passed by House awaiting Senate action.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Mt. Vernon Housing Authority Meeting Set For Tuesday
The Mt. Vernon Housing Authority will hold its monthly meeting in City Hall council chambers at 7 p.m on Tuesday August Wade venue unclear but city government channel announces session.
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Mt. V. Housing Authority
Mt. Vernon Housing Authority
City Council
City Hall
Humane Society To Meet Aug 19 at Power Co. Building
The Jefferson County Humane Society will meet at 7 30 p m on Aug 1 at the Illinois Power Company building 2610 Broadway. The public is invited.
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The
Jefferson County Humane Society
Ilinois Power Company
Broadway
Hearings Ordered On Illinois Unemployment Checks Delay
A federal appeals court in Chicago ordered hearings to determine why Illinois is late issuing unemployment compensation checks. The 7th Circuit urged McMillen to force prompt payments, noting only 47.5 percent of first time claimants are paid within 14 days as required by federal standards. The panel suggested sworn statements from applicants to avoid delays caused by employer reporting gaps.
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Chicago
Wingis
Circuit Court of Appeals
Robert A. Sprecher
Thomas R. McMillen
U.S. District Court
Sheldon J. Roodman
Labor Department
McMillen
Motorcycle Stolen From Home Here Friday Morning
Thieves stole a 1972 Honda CL 350 motorcycle from Russell Elliston at 1709 S 15th St between 12:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Friday. The bike, red and white with orange pinstripes and $450 value, carries Illinois plates MCY 187884.
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Russell Elliston
S. 15Th St
Illinois
J. R. Ansley
Main St
Park Plaza
Logan St
Leola Jones
S. 13Th St
Alvin Masters
18Th St
American Legion 49 Club
Pacemaker Trouble Brings Chicago Girl to Good Samaritan
An eight year old Chicago girl, Kimberly Hughes, suffered pacemaker trouble during a Benton vacation trip. After attempting air transport to Chicago, the plane diverted to Mt Vernon and then landed at Good Samaritan Hospital where she was treated overnight and released. She is the daughter of William and Sharon Hughes of Chicago.
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Chicago
Good Samaritan Hospital
Benton
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan
Kimberly Hughes
William and
Sharon Hughes
Area Accident Details Return to Roadway Confusion
Parry J. Humphreys aged 60 suffered a minor mouth injury after an area auto crash. Mrs Humphreys was being treated this morning with injuries not yet described by the emergency room. Denise Lewis, a passenger in the Mandrell truck, was treated and released for minor injuries at Good Samaritan Hospital. Camille Humphreys was charged with failure to yield right of way.
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Phreys
Parry J. Humphreys
Humphreys
Denise Lewis
Mandrell
Good Samaritan
Meadowbrook Road
Miss Mandrell
Camille Humphreys
Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Suspect In Auto Theft Case
A 28-year-old Mascoutah man was jailed after his arrest Friday for auto theft. License checks showed the 1971 Ford Pinto he drove was stolen in Longview Texas, with an active warrant cited. In a separate case, a 28-year-old San Diego man was released after the owner did not press charges. police said the California man’s car had been stolen from a Chicago man.
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Longview
Tex
San Diego
California
Chicago
Woman questioned in $8 theft at The Warehouse
Police questioned a 24 year old Mt. Vernon woman after $8 vanished from a table at The Warehouse 238 Main St. Two witnesses said she pocketed the cash as she sat near Steve Callahan. She denied the theft and was released pending charges.
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Mt. Vernon
Main St
Steve Callahan
West Frankfort
Mt Vernon Weather Summary Friday High 92 Low 69
Mt Vernon reports a Friday forecast of 92 and 69 with a current 7:00 am temperature of 70. Rainfall for the period is .54 inches, total rainfall to date 19.97 inches in 1976. Past comparisons show today’s highs and lows 90/71, five years ago 78/51, ten years ago 86/60. Sunrise and sunset times are listed for Sunday and Monday.
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MT. Vernon
New Interior Design Program At RLC Aims For Retail Focus
Janet S. Alred outlines a new program in interior design covering design materials furnishings wall coverings lighting and related areas with added emphasis on sales and business courses. The plan includes student involvement in real work situations and internship placements with local furniture stores after most coursework is completed as the fall semester begins Monday August 23.
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Alred
RLC
Storm Rain and Lightning Hit Mt Vernon Area
A severe overnight storm struck Mt Vernon causing multiple lightning strikes. Oglesby, Drennan, and the Mt Vernon Glass Co experienced electrical damage but no injuries or major fires were reported. Minor sign damage and negligible rainfall accompanied street flooding as crews worked to clear debris.
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Kim R. Oglesby
Stanley Drennan
Williams St
Drennan
Mt. Vernon Glass Co
Salem Road
United Methodist Children’s Home
Richview Road
Mt. Vernon City Schools
Wth
Main Streets
Mt. Vernon
Weather summary for early week outlook
Extended outlook covers Monday to Wednesday with cool start. Lows near 60s and highs in the upper 70s. A few periods of unsettled weather possible with a slight risk through midweek.
Illinois mines strike spreads to Zeigler near Murdock and Newman
In Douglas County two Zeigler mines idle as locals 1870 and 8682 of the United Mine Workers walk off. Only hoisting engineers and mine examiners stay on at Zeigler Mines 1 and 5. A meeting was planned to decide on continuing the walkout. Motions filed under a 1975 injunction seek court action. hearing set for Aug 16 with subpoenas for local presidents. Statewide, Illinois mines including Orient Nos 3,4,6 and others reported closed, with miner counts estimated between 1,400 and 2,000 as West Virginia and national leaders debate back-to-work orders.
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Illinois
Zeigler
Douglas County
UMW
Murdock and
Newman
Blan
Danville
Miller
West
Finois
Mitchell
Arnold Miller
West Virginia
International
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
Springfield
Freeman United Coal Corp
Orient
Waltonville
Inland Steel Co
Lesser
Peabody Coal Co
Eagle
Shawneetown
Will Scarlett
Stonefort
Zeigler Coal Corp
Johnston City
Consolidation Coal Corp
Burning Star
Pinckneyville
AMAX
Free Grants To Homeowners Here In Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon officials announce free grants to homeowners to cover up to 2000 in code improvements such as wiring heating and roof repairs. program targets two Mt Vernon areas and requires applications processed through City Hall with a review by a citizen committee.
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Novak
Mt. Vernon
Broadway
24Th St
Main Street
Salem Road
City Hall
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