Davis denied bond. awaits trial in jail
Millionaire Cullen Davis, facing charges tied to an alleged plot to kill the judge in his divorce case, was denied bond and ordered to remain in jail pending a felony trial. Prosecutors presented taped conversations and weapon evidence as the case moved into a new phase.
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Davis
Mike Cochran
Associated Press
Fort Worth, Texas
Cullen Davis
Arthur Tipps
Tolly Wilson
Steve Sumner
Tipps
Joe Eidson
Priscilla
Eidson
David McCrory
FBI
Ron Jannings
McCrory
Texas
Justy
Amarillo
Andrea Wilborn
National guard seizes Matagalpa from guerrillas in Nicaragua
National guard troops stormed Matagalpa overnight, overpowering rebels after five days of siege. Red Cross reported deaths and many injured as guards gained total control of the city, with fighting also reported in Jesteli Jinotepe Diriamba and Leon.
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Matagalpa
Nicaragua
Managua
Red Cross
Anastasio Somoza
Tulermo Balmaceda
Matagalpan
Balmaceda
Somoza
Cty
Jesteli
Jinotepe
Diriamba
Leon
Families reject MIA statement in Abilene Texas
Abilene families of two Air Force officers missing since 1969 and 1970 reject California congressman George S Danielson's push to declare all MIAs dead. Dolores Brooks, widow of Col William Brooks, says there is no proof they are dead and vows continued effort to bring them home. Mrs Mundt adds that one missing captain remains and supports a cautious approach toward declaration.
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Abilene
Texas
Air Force
Vietnam
California
Dolores Brooks
Col
William Brooks
Laos
George S. Danielson
Brooks
Carter
Henry G Mundt Sr
Danielson
When one egotist meets another it’s a clash of ego
Two self important figures cross paths in a sharp exchange, each asserting dominance. The confrontation highlights personal vanity and competitive pride as they vie for attention and control.
Pinto owner fuels fear with rear-end warning sign
Detroit AP report details Patty Ramge who put a explosive rear warning on her 1975 Pinto after failed requests to modify the fuel tank. Ford recalls have begun but parts lag, leaving owners like Ramge waiting while some dealers resist fixes. Other Pinto and Mercury Bobcat owners face the same delays amid safety concerns and lawsuits.
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Detroit
Patty Ramge
Ramge
Grosse Pointe Farms
Ford
Ramee
Firestone tire recall urged over 13 million steel belted tires
A House Commerce subcommittee urged an immediate recall of 13 million Firestone 500 steel belted radial tires citing risk of death and injury. The panel cites 34 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and thousands of accidents linked to tire failures amid government delay and industry responses. Firestone denies overstatement and pledges cooperation.
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Washington
House
Commerce — Subcommittee On Oversight and Investigations
Firestone
Akron
Ohio
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Joan Claybrook
Nader
Ms. Claybrook
Jobless rate drops to 5.9 percent in August
Washington AP reports unemployment fell to 6.0 percent in August with 160000 more jobs to 94.6 million. Adult women and teenagers led gains with service sectors expanding, while manufacturing shed about 50,000 jobs. The Labor Department noted weak indicators elsewhere including a trade deficit and lowered inflation forecast for year end.
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Washington
Labor Department
Carter
Department
Federal Reserve Board
Robert S. Strauss
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