Texas AG aids in probe of East Texas slaying of Frank Robinson
The Texas Attorney General's office assigns Assistant AG Anthony Sandberry to assist in presenting evidence at the November 16 inquest into the shotgun death of civil rights leader Frank Robinson in Palestine Texas.
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Final presidential debate tightens edge in election race
Ford and Carter head to the third and final debate in Williamsburg Virginia after two confrontations that gave Ford a slight edge in the first and an almost even edge for Carter in the second. The candidates then proceed on separate campaign swings as analysts weigh potential impact.
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Hua Kuo-feng Confirmed China Leader Amid Purge
In Beijing the Xinhua News Agency confirms Hua Kuo-feng as party chairman succeeding Mao and reports a purge of Mao’s widow and three radical allies. Demonstrations continue with troops and workers marching as posters hint Hua’s rise. no executions noted.
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Radio call could have averted ferry collision disaster
Coast Guard officials say a routine bridge-to-bridge radio call might have prevented the Mississippi River crash that sunk the George Prince ferry near Luling killing about 75. Eighteen survived. 53 missing bodies listed. searchers still recovering and list of missing growing as investigation delayed.
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Attorney general assumes Bolles murder case after mistrial
Arizona governor orders exclusive control of the Bolles murder probe to the attorney general Bruce Babbit and William Schafer after publicity prompted a mistrial. Don Bolles, a 47 year old Arizona Republic reporter, was killed by a car bomb June 2. John Harvey Adamson, 32, awaits a new trial date in custody.
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Planes collide above school as children watch in terror
About 100 students and teachers on a Los Angeles playground watched two planes crash and one explode 500 feet overhead. Both pilots died. Ground casualties were avoided. The cause was under investigation.
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U S and Vietnam Near Preliminary Talks on Normalization
After six months of messages the United States and Vietnam move toward preliminary talks in Paris to discuss normalizing relations. Officials stress testing waters while seeking a full accounting of 800 missing American service members. Carter pressed Ford on MIAs, calling for aggressive action.
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