West Germany faces extradition limits over Kappler case
Jews demand explanation as Kappler, former Gestapo chief behind the Ardeatine Caves massacre, is smuggled out of Rome and reportedly in West Germany. A Justice Ministry official notes the constitution bars extradition of German nationals, while Italy seeks legal steps. The case draws sharp condemnations from Italian and Jewish groups.
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Germany
Celio Military Hospital
Ardeatine
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Giulio Andreotti
Spotlight on Idaho gadfly Lee Lisher stirs county meetings
A rural Lee Lisher in Latah County Idaho is a frequent critic at county commissioners highway, school board and cemetery district meetings. Prosecutor William Hamlett calls him a likeable nuisance as he presses for reform and accountability across local agencies.
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Lee Lisher
Ralph Nader
Highway Department
Latah County
Atty
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LoVaca shows utilities profit despite core gas losses
Coastal States Gas Corp reports LaVaca Gathering Co continues to lose on intrastate gas sales due to low interim rates but total six month earnings reach 3.9 million. The six month revenue totals 581 million, up from 464 million year ago, as gas liquids sales improve overall profits. The Texas Railroad Commission hearings on rate changes begin in July with further proceedings planned. lawsuits totaling 1.6 billion remain unsettled.
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Coastal States
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Texas Railroad Commission
Lo-Vaca
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Ex con vows to help inmates after Seagoville terms
W W Doc Taylor once labeled Inmate of the Week at Seagoville federal prison now seeks reform, planning a legal challenge and advocacy to improve inmates rights. He describes missed items, restricted sending of goods, limited phone calls, and unwritten rules enforced by officers, prompting a vow to expose abuse and broaden protections.
Son of Sam arraignment under heavy guard in Brooklyn
David Berkowitz arrives at Brooklyn Criminal Court under heavy guard for his murder and assault arraignment. Police report a correction van, multiple police cars, and helicopters amid about 40 officers surrounding the courthouse.
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Betsy Kenedy
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
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Brooklyn Criminal Court
Berkowitz
Correction Department
Stacy Moskowitz
Robert Violante
Death by Own Action: Bronx Apartment Suicide Scene
In apartment 61 at 580 Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx, 10 year old George Curet hanged himself with a belt after telling his 6 year old brother Bruce to kick away the chair. Neighbors described a run-down housing block where the boys were largely indoors while the mother and two older brothers worked. George rarely left the apartment and was said to be quiet, taking care of Bruce and avoiding interaction with friends. A police spokesman called the death definite. Bruce testified George asked him to remove the chair but refused, leaving George to end his life himself.
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Westchester
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New York Daily News
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Daily News
New York Post
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Marc Rosenwasser
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
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Bronx
George Curet
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Robert Alvarado
Robby
George
Alvarado
Alston
GAO flags rising costs of federally guaranteed student loan defaults
The GAO says nine year cost to taxpayers for defaulted federally guaranteed student loans tops 400 million and climbs yearly. One in six borrowers default. From 1968 to 1976 four million loans totaling 4.5 billion were guaranteed. Reimbursements to lenders exceed 287 million for over 280 000 defaults. By month end defaults may reach 436 million with 33.8 million collected. GAO urges stronger bad debt collection and potential legal action by Justice Department.
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General Accounting Office
GAO
Office of Education
Justice Department
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