Maryland joins 32nd state with death penalty law
The new Maryland law allows capital punishment for murders tied to robbery rape or kidnapping mass murder contract murder or police or prison guard killings. A unanimous 12 member jury must sentence to death or life terms. Pennsylvania governor Shapp vetoed a similar measure amid ongoing opposition from New York New Jersey governors. As of Jan 10 1978 there were 421 people on death row in 22 states with Utah last executing in 1977.
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Carter finds privacy and relaxation amid White House life
President Carter told editors and news directors he can find privacy and rest in his job despite constant coverage. He recalled waves of well wishers at a fishing trip exit and noted recreation with family, tennis, and woods walks are available at White House or Camp David. The transcript release coincided with a 10 day Camp David stay.
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Dear Abby readers weigh love versus consequence
Dear Abby advises Bored in Burlingame to end the dating to avoid a hard breakup, notes a one sided love fades, and warns the man may wear her down. Other letters discuss marital trust with Elaine in therapy, and a Knight of Columbus newsletter bone analogy about office types.
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Americans in China plan July Fourth celebration in Peking
A hundred hot dogs and many Yankee drinks head to the U.S. liaison office in Peking for a Fourth of July gathering. About 400 Americans and guests are expected, as the tiny mission grows with more visitors, trade, and cultural exchanges since Nixon’s 1972 visit.
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Odessa American Classified Rates and Mailing Terms
The Odessa American publishes daily and Sunday from 222 East 4th Street Odessa Texas. Subscription rates include home delivery in Odessa Beta Trading Zone and All Other Zones 4.00 per month by motor route in Ector County 55.00 per year 28.00 half year 14.50 quarterly and 5.00 per month. Sunday only 3.00 per month Saturday only 1.50 per month. Single copy 15 cents daily and Saturday morning 35 cents Sunday.
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FEC reports high rate of candidate disclosure
The Federal Election Commission says over 90 percent of candidates filed financial statements before primaries through June. Of 861 candidates, 91 percent filed on time, 9 percent were nonfilers or filed late. 60 percent filed 10 days before, 31 percent late but on record. Chairman Aikens pledges steps to improve on-time filings as primaries resume in August.
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