Asylum drains beggar's fortune in Chicago case
Robert Friedman, 43, once carried $24,087 in small bills and was committed to a mental hospital after pleading not to be arrested for begging. His savings vanish to hospital fees, doctors, and a lawyer's costs, while critics say involuntary commitment can strip away rights if not properly justified. Lawyer Edward J. Benet calls the case frighteningly common and questions the legality of treatment given the lack of clear mental disorder evidence.
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Friedman
U.S. Supreme Court
Benet
Jenesen
Court ends old juror aid law in rape case ruling
California Supreme Court unanimously strikes down the 17th Century juror caution rule in rape trials as outmoded. Chief Justice Wright notes presumption of innocence and counsel rights were limited in Hale era. NOW praises the decision as a win for rape victims seeking fair treatment.
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San Francisco
UPC
State Supreme Court
National Organization For Women
Jane
Matthew Hale
Hale
Donald R. Wright
Wright
Shirley Yawitz
The
Be Sweep Sparks Question on Social Security Stakes
A local sweepstakes story centers on prize totals and security stakes, with officials hinting at a winner and ongoing investigations into the winning entry. Community members discuss legitimacy as authorities review documents and registration records.
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I, PT
Theft Victim Foils Pocket Thieves Outside Local Store
Jose Garcia Rodriguez, 16, a Whaley Junior High student, was robbed by two men at Rosecrans and Atlantic, one pressing a knife to his neck while the other searched for money. Deputies recovered the wallet contents and arrested Herbert Reece, 28, at 2012 W 136th St Gardena, while the other suspect remained at large. The victim kept his money, and the search for the second bandit continued.
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Rosecrans
Atlantic Avenues
Compton
Jose Garcia Rodriguez
Whaley Junior High
Carson Sheriff's
Bethind Jose
Jose
Gardena
Herbert Reece
Carson Station
Ford urges arms cut and human rights respect
The article reports July unemployment shifts in California and Los Angeles County with rates rising to 10.1 and 10.3 percent respectively, while Orange and San Diego areas eased. National figures show an 8.4 percent rate with a large job gain of 650,000, aided by teens and women, though core unemployment persists.
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Ford
California
State
Los Angeles County
Orange County
San Diego Area
Irene Bauske
Riverside-San Bernardino
Julius Shiskin
Shiskin
Congress
Joint Economic Committee
Hunt
Question hood on Hoffa fate
Authorities planned to question reputed Detroit crime figure Anthony Giacalone in connection with the disappearance of former Teamsters president James R. Hoffa. Giacalone, a longtime Hoffa confidant, was among six to be questioned as investigators explored possible foul play. Hoffa has not been seen since his car was found abandoned. officials noted no violence but considered foul play possible. The governor said Hoffa intended to meet someone at a Bloomfield Township restaurant. Giacalone denied any scheduled meeting. The case remains open as Hoffa sought to regain Teamsters leadership.
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Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Detroit
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Cat Grennier
Anthony Giacalone
Giacalone
U.S. Senate
Holla
Grennier
Iolfa
Toffa
Cloffa
Hoffa
Bloomfield Township
Michigan
Associated Press
Grenniee
Ford urges deep cuts at Helsinki peace summit
President Ford called for large reductions in East and West bloc military forces and urged adherence to the Helsinki summit pledge on human rights. He signed the landmark document among leaders, as 900 delegates stood for a 30 second ovation. Brezhnev’s presence loomed over the closing day.
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Thelsinki
UPI
Ford
Helsinki
Europe
North America
Finlandia Hall
Leonid J. Brezhnev
Wrongly Accused Man Died Of Broken Heart
Sacramento AP report states a jury awarded 107000 to the family of a man who died at 63 after being wrongly accused of shoplifting in 1968. The case traced the events from a 63 cent Danish bacon incident through public humiliation, a failed high school application, and a fatal heart attack three days later.
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Sacramento
Sacramento Superior Court
John F. Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Caliornia Highway Patrol
Jesuit
Stan
George Mourtoff
Berkeley
Daniel Ferringo
Forrlazo
Maurtati
Earthquakes shake wide area in Northern California
Two quakes rattled the Upper Sacramento Valley from Rio Vista to Marysville with no damage or injuries reported. Oroville Dam spokesman said instruments barely registered them while UC Berkeley seismograph station recorded magnitudes between 4.5 and 5.0. Quakes struck at 8:35 and 9:20 with the latter lasting about 20 seconds.
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Oroville
Sacramento Valley
Ril Bluff
Marysville
Charles Kane
Oroville Dam
University of California Seismograph Station
Herkeley
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