Sirhan Flies in Rage Kicked Out of Court
The jurors heard the prosecution recount Sirhan Sirhan’s movements from buying the gun to snatching it from him in the Ambassador Hotel pantry. Prosecutor Fitts argued malice aforethought as courtroom action moved toward a murder verdict and potential death penalty if guilt is found.
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Kennedy
Samogin
Ambassador Hotel
Fitts
Haw Kennedy
Joors
Tate
California
Seymour Pollack
Reactions to Reagan Tax Plan Split Across Ranks
California officials and lawmakers reacted with mixed to hostile views as Governor Reagan proposed a major restructuring of the state tax system. Assembly Leader Jess Unruh blasted it as a move to enrich the rich and burden the middle class, while Los Angeles County leaders urged broad real estate taxation and local revenue protections. Local officials stressed revenue continuity for cities and schools, warning of cuts if relief is delayed. Senator George Moss tone labeled it a war on the middle class.
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Ronald Reagan
Assembly
Jess Unruh
Los Angeles
Burton Chace
Wise
Chace
Sacramento
Unruh
Reagan
Senate
George Mostone
San Francisco
Reagan tax plan labeled as robbery and war on middle class
The plan would raise state taxes by 1.7 billion over six years, including a 1 percent income tax surcharge and a 3.50 per 100 assessed valuation tax on nonresidential property labeled educational opportunity taxes. It would redistribute funds to schools with caps on local tax increases and require voter approval next year.
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Unruh
Assembly
Robert T. Monagan
Tracy
U S to Start Pullout of Viet Yanks in 60 Days
Washington sources report the United States expected to begin unilateral withdrawal of some Vietnam forces within the next 60 days if enemy activity does not sharply rise and there is evidence of progress at the Paris talks. Officials caution that timing depends on battlefield developments and diplomacy.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Vietnam
Paris
William P. Rogers
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Rogers
Jobs Chief Quits Post After Threat
CBS reports the jobs chief resigns after a threat amid disputes over anti discrimination litigation. He contrasts current administration actions with those of Ramsey Clark era, criticizing the Civil Service Commission and urging vigorous enforcement of employment law. He notes legislative neglect and waits for Nixon support.
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Nixon
Rail Strike Warns of Walkout in 14 States
Rail workers union says 13 000 members will strike at 6 01 a m local time next Monday unless wage demands are met. Carriers accuse the union of endangering the US economy as talks stall over skilled worker pay. Union president cites exhausted legal delays and a plan for arbitration on key issues. Meanwhile in Switzerland a blast at Dottikon explosives factory raises toll to 12 with three more bodies found and several missing.
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Now & the
United States
C.J. Chamberlain
Aarau
Switzerland
Dottikon
Flood Threat Eases as Snow Melts and Big Sioux Rises
Flood fears lessen as Northwoods snow melts slowly and levee work continues along the Mississippi. In Iowa, Big Sioux waters threaten several towns with a crest near 15 feet at Sioux City Friday, while vast farmland floods. Sioux City residents report the river valley in effect a widening island as North Sioux City sees seven feet above flood stage and rising.
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Miss Sixsippi
Siquici
Iowa
St. Vincent’s Academy of Nursing
Big Sioux
Sioux City
Burglar Slips From Heat To Cold In Ukraine Heist
Yuri Karpukhin broke into a Rovno grocery storing 3401 rubles from the register. He drank vodka from shelves, wandered into the walk in cooler, passed out, and was found nearly frozen. A local court sentenced him to five years in prison.
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Yuri Karpukhin
Rovno
Ukraine
Karpukhin
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