Rocky Wins Top Oscar and Network Actor Makes History
The Academy awarded best picture to Rocky and best actor posthumously to Peter Finch for Network. Faye Dunaway won best actress, Beatrice Straight and Jason Robards took supporting awards, with Avildsen directing Rocky. Muhammad Ali appeared as a guest amid Oscars night surprises.
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Supreme Court weighs harshness of death for rape and police killers
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether capital punishment for nonhomicidal rape is constitutional and whether states may impose death for killing an on duty officer. Cases include Coker of Georgia and related appeals from Louisiana and Florida.
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Florida
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Ray testifies before probers on King death
James Earl Ray met with staff of the House Assassinations Committee at Brushy Mountain State Prison for six hours. His attorney says the session may reveal the shadowy Raoul tied to the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination.
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Gas Guzzler Tax May Motivate No Quick Car Shift
DETROIT UP The Carter administration may tax gas guzzlers in 1977 models with a possible 500 dollar levy. Analysts doubt a buying surge as Americans anticipate energy policy. Auto sales face a brief dip despite a rebound from a prior slump. Union leader Douglas A. Fraser warns small cars could reduce jobs and shift production.
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Registration Closes Friday for Okaloosa County Students
Kindergarten and other new students in Okaloosa County must register by Friday. Registration can be done at any school during normal hours with proof of birth and immunization records. Religious exemptions are allowed. parents without zone info can inquire at any school. Deputy Superintendent Pledger V Sullivan urged early registration to aid year preparations.
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India to end emergency restore civil liberties
India’s new leader Morarji Desai pledged a constitutional amendment to restore civil liberties and press freedom, addressing Parliament after Indira Gandhi's 21 month emergency. He cited atrocities and suffering during the period and promised the government’s word to the people.
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Moonies Win Deprogramming Delay
An appellate court in California blocked deprogramming of five followers of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, ruling they may remain with parents under a 30 day conservatorship. The court barred sending the children to Tucson for deprogramming while appeal is pending.
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Newspaper subscription rates vary by duration and day
Audit Bureau of Circulation member note lists daily and Sunday pricing options. One month 440, daily and Sunday 0, 42.00, 24.00 for months, 13.00 for others. Delly and BRAS pricing shown. various terms like 1 year Sunday, 4 months, 3 months.
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Early Spring Storm Sweeps South and Midwest
A far reaching spring storm hit the South and Midwest on Monday causing tornadoes and floods. It left at least 13 dead, 20 injured, and impacted Illinois Missouri Texas and Oklahoma with rain floods and derailments. Rescuers found six drowned cave victims near Branson Missouri as floods surged through Mud Cave.
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Free Beltone Hearing Aid Offer From Chicago Ad
An advertisement from Bel tone Electronics offers a free non operating Beltone hearing aid model to readers who respond. The unit weighs under a third of an ounce and is worn at the right ear level with no cost or obligation. Mail requests to Dept 2126 Beltone Electronics Chicago Illinois 60646.
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