Courageous Crippled Boy Overcomes Odds With Hope
In Abrenathy Texas a second grader, Patrick Lewis, born with multiple defects, learns to get around with artificial arms and legs and a wheelchair. Teachers and family praise his determination and view his progress as a Christmas season inspiration.
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Cover-up trial degenerated into verbal joust between litigants
The Hubert G. Mardian trial in Washington turned into a heated exchange as he sparred with Assistant Watergate Prosecutor Jill Wine Volner. Mardian, a longtime lawyer, challenged questions and called for decorum while details emerged about Liddy, Mitchell, and the White House role in Watergate. The cross examination intensified as the judge urged an end to argumentative dialogue and prepared for further defense arguments.
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Police seek court order for newsfilm in board meeting melee
Charleston detectives seek a Kanawha County Circuit Court order to compel WCHS WHTN and WSAZ to surrender newsfilm from a Board of Education meeting riot over controversial textbooks. Officers aim to identify hecklers amid slurs and a punch injuring Superintendent Underwood.
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Hearst Heiress Named As Estate Heir Amid Missing Kin
Patricia Hearst named to share in Millicent Hearst estate estimated at 2.5 million dollars in New York. The 88 year old widow of William Randolph Hearst Sr. died in December. Patricia Hearst and Emily Harris are sought by the FBI as remaining SLA fugitives. A separate note from London reports John Stonehouse named as a Communist spy by a Czech defector.
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Contract talks resume to end new coal strike
Pittsburgh report states contract talks between United Mine Workers and Association of Bituminous Contractors resume at 10 a.m. in Washington to end a strike by 4500 construction workers and reduce about 50000 idled miners. Government official W. O. Usery Jr. called the session after a breakdown last week over a 39 member Bargaining Council demand.
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J and L furloughs 1000 workers due to coal strike
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp announced the layoff of about 1,000 Pittsburgh Works employees because coal stockpiles ran low during United Mine Workers strikes. The firm will trim blast furnace capacity and reduce open hearth operations while 500 more workers face reductions in finishing and shipping.
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State to switch to aluminum dog tags for all counties
The state moves to cheaper aluminum dog tags delaying supply to the last counties. Production delays at the Pittsburgh corrections facility affect timing for Adams through York counties with Wyoming last. Officials say enforcement continues for other dog law violations while tags arrive.
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Congress eyes veto override on federal strip mining bill
Congressional leaders pressed President Ford to allow an override vote on the strip mining bill after Senate approval. Speaker Carl Albert and others sought a session veto decision, while both chambers fell short of the two thirds to override, signaling uncertain fate in a potential Senate move.
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Unclear textual snippet prompts unknown match
Fragmentary OCR text mentions locations Nebraska and Anarene with references to attorneys and Indians, but lacks coherent events or names to summarize clearly. No verifiable details for a factual newspaper card.
Kremlin Chiefs Change Aims In Ten Year Plan
Moscow reports an redevelopment move as the Kremlin reshapes top leadership for a decade. In Washington, lawmakers back a rail network plan and the creation of CONRAIL to operate a semi-public system, with mixed creditor actions affecting property.
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Boyle case delayed in Media Delaware postpones hearing
The Boyle case involving former Unite president convicted of crimes is delayed until February 17 as Judge Catania, originally slated to preside, postpones at the request of Special Prosecutor Richard Soraine and defense attorney Charles Peruto.
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Belated death find at Grand Canyon rocks N of South Rim
Park rangers said remains found Sunday near the Grand Canyon belong to Hearn, 50, of Mount Joy Pennsylvania, who disappeared in February 1979 while driving a rented car. They indicated strong signs of death by own action but withheld details pending an inquest.
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Fire damages several Crawford County business buildings
About a dozen apartment residents escaped unharmed as fire damaged multiple structures in Meadville's downtown. The blaze destroyed a pet shop and heavily damaged a paint store while other businesses suffered lesser damage. Firefighters evacuated residents from a second floor apartment and fought the flames.
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Baby and trolley crash injures couple near Monongahela Bridge
In Pittsburgh area an auto collided with a trolley near the Smithfield Street Bridge over the Monongahela River. A 2 month old baby and Della Lear were taken to the hospital with minor injuries along with Mrs Lear's husband William 23. The collision derailed the trolley and disrupted evening traffic. The hospital reported both mother and baby were doing fine.
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