Hearst Absence Leaves Harris Defense in Kidnaping Case
The Associated Press reports William and Emily Harris urge jurors to judge them on charges of kidnaping assault and robbery despite Patricia Hearst's absence. Harris defends, saying you cannot convict us for our politics as trial opens before a seven-woman five-man panel. The case highlights ongoing terrorism era tensions.
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Quake Fear Grips NE China Prompting Mass Evacuations
Chinese officials ordered millions in northeast China into the streets before dawn as a second major earthquake was anticipated. Tangshan suffered extensive damage and possible mine collapses echoed in Tangshan and nearby Tianjin and Beijing. An American aid offer was extended but had not yet received a reply.
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Lebanon Civil War Fights Continue Despite Peace Plan
Beiruts clashes persist as Syria and Palestinians announce cease-fire procedures. Christian and Muslim forces exchange mortars and rockets across Beirut and mountain fronts while abductions and executions rise. Hospitals report 124 dead and 165 wounded as Syrian and Palestinian forces clash in southern and eastern Lebanon.
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Texas lenders seek higher cap on small loans
Texas consumer finance firms push for higher rate limits arguing current add-on charges of 54 dollars on a 300 dollar loan yield only 18 a year and fail to cover costs. Professor Ray McAlister testifies that small loans 100 to 300 dollars are not profitable and the market is drying up, compared to regulated lenders earning minimal returns.
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Kissinger Orders Reevaluation of Saudi Missile Sale
Secretary Kissinger halted a 57.7 million deal to ship 2 000 Sidewinder air to air missiles to Saudi Arabia after House and Senate members voiced opposition and the White House warned of political fallout. Rep Rosenthal and senators Case Ribicoff and Stone led disapproval efforts. Arms Control agency expressed doubts about the sale.
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D-Fla
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Hospital settles suit over infant blindness case
Holy Cross Hospital agreed at the last minute to pay 500000 after an eight day trial in a 13.5 million malpractice suit. The jury was prepared to verdict in favor of the hospital but was dismissed as the settlement was announced. Edward and Myra Farrell sued for their son Jimmy born 1969 in Silver Spring Maryland alleging oxygen overdose caused blindness.
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Search continues after trio held in Chowchilla kidnapping
Three young men arrested in Vancouver and San Francisco are jailed on $1 million bail as investigators pursue unidentified suspects in the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping. Richard Schoenfeld, arraigned on 43 felony counts, denied guilt as crowds watched.
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Barbs by Phil Pastoret
A light column offering witty observations on work ethic driving safety and local quirks. It jests about boss expectations golf meeting doctors and the loneliness of a manager surrounded by subordinates in a humorous town scene.
Italy names woman to cabinet in landmark vote
Rome AP Italy swears in its second minority Christian Democrat government this year with Tina Anselmi as labor minister the first woman cabinet member in Italian history. The Italian Communist party gains a veto over policy as abstentions help the ruling coalition despite their 41 43 percent share in parliament.
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