Judge Battle's Death Could Affect Ray Case Trials
Judge W U Preston Battle died of a heart attack in his chambers raising the possibility that James Earl Ray could seek a new trial or withdraw a guilty plea. Tennessee officials debate whether the letter Ray wrote constitutes a motion for a new trial as the case moves forward.
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Sirhan Trial Moves Into Thirteenth Week in Kennedy Case
Los Angeles jurors hear psychiatrist Dr. Seymour Pollack as state rebuttal witness amid debates over Sirhan Bishara Sirhan's mental state. Pollack suggests paranoid traits but notes political motive in Kennedy assassination. Defense argues lack of premeditation. County official Hahn places trial costs at about $1 million.
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Anguilla and Britain Reach Temporary Governance Accord
Acting President Ronald Webster and Anguilla rebel leaders agree to work with British Commissioner Anthony Lee. The British government will recognize the locally elected council, with Lee remaining as commissioner and advisers appointed on a provisional basis. Troops to be withdrawn as soon as possible after the March 19 invasion by British forces.
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Subsidy Sought For D C Transit
Washington transit chief urges Congress to grant a 4 year subsidy of 45.9 million to the D C transit system. He proposes funding partly by new district taxes on commuters who drive to work and states the subsidy would return the bus company to profitability and cut fares from 30 to 25 cents.
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Nominations For Carroll School Post
Arnold A. Amass of Westminster is the first nominee for the Carroll County Board of Education seat. The School Board Nominating Federation also named Jean Day of Sykesville and Ann Pyne of Linwood as second and third choices. Other aspirants listed include Ralph Baumgardner Tyronne James Bushey Charles Drury John Harner Carl Hokhemeyer and James May.
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Federation
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Sykesville
Charles Drury
Taneytown
John Harner
Carl Hokhemeyer
James May
Author says Ray killed King to elect Wallace
William Bradford Huie asserts in Look magazine that James Earl Ray killed Martin Luther King Jr to help George Wallace win the presidency. Huie cites Ray's claim of political motives, his plea of guilty to a 99 year sentence, and Ray's belief he would be pardoned, while noting possible foreknowledge by others.
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George Wallace
William Bradford Huie
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Look Magazine
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James Ear
U S Jobs Fall After Government Spending Cut Drive
Federal civilian employment dropped about 48 000 in the first eight months after the 1968 reduction bill took effect in July. Exempted positions rose by roughly 15 000 under the Revenue and Expenditure Control Act. In February total permanent civilian employment reached 2 967 940 with gains from seasonal hiring. Civilian agency total 1 651 617. military 1 316 323.
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Congress Awaits Nixon Budget Revisions
Washington reports Congress waits for President Nixon to release budget revisions as leaders from both parties mark time. House and Senate leaders say the session started well but await direction for spending cuts after Easter. Officials aim to trim the Johnson era estimate of 195.9 billion for the new fiscal year.
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Nison To Spend Easter In Florida
Nixon will fly to Florida for a Spring vacation after attending Eisenhower burial services. The Nixon family will return to Washington after spending the Easter weekend at their Key Biscayne retreat.
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Crime Fight Called Vital Says CAPD Director Hoover
In the monthly enforcement bulletin CAPD Director Hoover warns public support is essential for effective policing. He states fear prevails in many cities and credits officer training and modernized facilities for progress amid ongoing chaos concerns.
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