Harrises Found Guilty of Robbery and Kidnapping
In Los Angeles William and Emily Harris were found guilty of robbery car theft and kidnapping in the 1974 SLA spree that included Patricia Hearst. Hearst faces trial January 10. Verdicts carry up to 23 years on kidnapping. mistrial motions linked to juror conduct were debated.
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UPI
Symbionese Liberation Army
William
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
Miss Hearst
Harrises
Harris
Inglewood
Thomas Mathis
Frank Sutton
Indiana
San Francisco Bay Area
Arms laden freighter explodes off Tyre amid Beirut fighting
In Beirut heavy fighting resumed as a Greek freighter named Albena, allegedly ferrying arms to Palestinians and leftists, exploded and sank at Tyre after claims of Israeli sabotage. The ship blocked Tyre harbor, crews had disembarked a day earlier, with authorities citing a torpedo attack and no casualties.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Tyre
Tripoli
Sidon
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Israel
Beirut Radio
Council Asked to Upgrade City Parks for Family Use
The city council discussed beautification plans for the coming year and tabled a USO request to run a concession booth at the Vandegriff Rest Area in downtown. USO director Dean Haeusler proposed soft drinks and pre-packaged sandwiches daily 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. Councilman C H Rigdon urged study due to potential impact on downtown revenues amid prior protests.
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Eglin Parkway
USO
Vandegriff
Dean Haeusler
C.H
Bull Rigdon
Ford Celebrates 2 Years in Office
President Ford marks two years as leader of the nation and expresses optimism about securing the Republican nomination. He discusses the White House impact on his family, the challenges of the presidency, and his readiness to win the Aug. 18 first ballot in Kansas City.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Kansas City
Richard M. Nixon
White House
UPT
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Ralph Nader
Twin Cities C of C Names Panel Heads for New Year
President Francis Spence named committee chairmen to guide department programs for the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce in the new fiscal year. Appointees include Earl Talbot roads and bridges Lannie Corbin residential development Richard Boyd military affairs Dick Gladden membership Roger Wright industrial development George H McEwen governmental affairs Bill Meigs better business Henry Van Dyke beautification dack Malt advertising Will Orr Ross golf tournaments. Lannie Corbin will head the Christmas parade with Gerald Kendall and Mrs Bill Meigs assisting. Ed Raehl announced the annual membership banquet and installation of officers for Oct 7 at the Eglin AFB NCO Club.
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Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
Francis Spence
Chamber
Earl Talbot
Lannie Corbin
Richard Boyd
Dick Gladden
Roger Wright
George H. McEwen
Bill Meigs
Henry van Dyke
Dack Malt
Will Orr Ross
Howard Carr
Stan Peters
Wilson Minger
Gerald Kendall
Ed Raehl
Eglin Afb Nco Club
Valparaiso Fears AICUZ Impact On Housing Growth
Valparaiso faces concern over the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone report released by the Air Force. Mayor John B D Arnold urged an informal meeting with Gen. Howard M. Lane to discuss effects on property values and the fate of residents in the designated Clear Zone. The city notes the report could hinder residential development and affect FHA VA loan eligibility. A meeting with Eglin AICUZ officials is set for August 26 at 4 p.m. on base.
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Emma Goggin
Valparaiso
Air Force
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John BD. Arnold
Howard M. Lane
Armament Development and Test Center
Lane
Aicuz
Arnold
Lance
City Commission
Long Range Planning Board
Eglin Aicuz
Ford and Reagan clash over veep pick at GOP convention
At Kansas City delegates debate Ford naming a running mate before the nomination. John Sears urges a rule forcing a veep choice by Aug 18, creating a potential floor showdown. Ford trails in early tallies as Schweiker is named by Reagan. Helms leads conservative push.
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Kansas City
UPI
Ronald Reagan
John Sears
Ford
Sears
Reagan
Tim
United Press International
Pennsylvania
Richard Schweiker
Gunter Campaign Highlights Florida Ties and Goals
Former Florida congressman Bill Gunter campaigned in Fort Walton Beach for state treasurer and insurance commissioner urging reduced government growth and more efficiency. He vowed to avoid insurance-connected donations, praised cutting waste, and blamed fraud for high auto, hospital, and malpractice costs while championing higher state funds interest.
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Florida
Bill Gunter
Fort Walton Beach
Orland Democrat
Live Oak
Gunter
United States Congress
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Congress
House Energy
House
Tax Appraiser Hopefuls Address Press Meeting
County officials and candidates for the tax assessor position meet the press to discuss cooperation among the county commission school board and tax collector. They address computerizing appraisal records and respond to accusations about assessments on the rolls. All acknowledge the stigma from Cadenhead's indictment and vow openness to voters to erase the scars.
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County Commission
School Board
Nevill
Miller
Hutcherson
Cadenhead
Hilburn
District 3 candidates air county platforms
The three District 3 hopefuls favored maintaining the current county government setup with minor changes. Hersh supported a potential county manager option to assist planning and suggested using a municipal style committee system. The Cook brothers rejected major reforms, with Ezra noting unfamiliarity with the convention center project and Jerry endorsing lifting the hospital wage freeze.
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Chamber of Commerce
Convention Center
Unth
Ezra Cook
Hersh
Jerry Cook
Court Blocks Gas Rate Hike In Major Federal Ruling
A federal appeals court blocked a large natural gas rate increase by the Federal Power Commission unless refunds are provided if the rate hike is later rescinded. The unanimous panel issued a limited injunction against rates nearly triple current charges, with an estimated $1.5 billion impact in the first year.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Power Commission
U.S. Court of Appeals
Questionnaires Seek to Narrow Illness Cause
Harrisburg report says four hypotheses key to identifying illness linked to a July Philadelphia American Legion convention. 27 deaths, 155 confirmed cases, tests ruling out influenza. inquiries probe ice use, beverages, meetings, breakfasts and parades at the convention and related sites for potential toxic agents.
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UPL
American Legion
Denis Lucey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
State Laboratories
Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Lacey
CLC
Odd Fellows
David Fraser
Federal Epidemic Investigation Service
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