Escape fugitives recaptured at Brushy Mountain prison
James Earl Ray, captured after two days on the loose, sat silent in isolation as authorities weighed possible escape charges. Warden Lane said Ray, with fellow escapees Douglas Shelton and Earl Hill Jr., moved slowly at night through rugged terrain, pursued by a hump of hounds and a heavy search effort.
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Former Justice Tom C. Clark Dies in Sleep in New York
Retired Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark died in his sleep at his New York home while visiting to serve as a judge for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Clark, 18 years on the high court, was appointed by Harry S. Truman and later resigned when his son Ramsey Clark became attorney general. Chief Justice Warren Burger lauded Clark’s contributions to justice.
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Court says foster-home hearings not required
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, held that state and city officials are not obliged to hold administrative hearings before removing a child from a foster home, regardless of how long the child has lived there. The decision reversed a New York federal appeals ruling and upheld New York’s procedures as constitutionally adequate.
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Prominent Sacramento Debate on Gay Rights Looms This Week
The article notes gay rights as a major issue facing California legislators in Sacramento this week. It highlights ongoing discussions and upcoming votes as officials address equal rights and protections amid broader political debates.
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Sacramento
Weather Tonight and Tuesday Forecast Summary
Tonight and Tuesday area cloudy with a low around 60 and a high near 68. Mountains show morning drizzle and a high in the mid-60s. Deserts remain fair and windy with mild to warm temperatures.
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Tragic Camp Scott Slayings of Three Girl Scouts
Three Girl Scouts aged 8 9 and 10 were found beaten to death in their sleeping bags at Camp Scott near Locust Grove Oklahoma during a week-long camp. The scene details were scarce as state and local authorities, assisted by the FBI, pursued leads. About 100 campers and 30 staff were present at the Magic Empire Council run camp.
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Carter presents five FBI chief candidates and energy vote tensions
President Carter announced a five-name FBI director candidate list from a screening committee and said he and Atty. Gen. Bell will interview them. The names include John Van de Kamp and William Lucas among others. He pressed Congress over energy tax proposals amid committee votes on natural gas price controls and a standby gasoline tax, noting possible reversals by subcommittees.
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Seabrook Nuclear Plant Permit Approved by Admin
The Carter administration plans to issue a construction permit for the Seabrook nuclear plant in New Hampshire despite opposition from environmental groups. Administrator Douglas M. Castle of the EPA is expected to authorize the project, with concern over eventual environmental impact and the plant's use of heated ocean discharge.
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Salvage Quest for Sinking Kelp Harvester Near Santa Barbara
The 650 ton Eel Star capsized two miles offshore west of Santa Barbara while loading kelp. It is sinking about two feet per hour as Coast Guard says oil not drifting to shore and no major pollution expected. Five crewmen rescued by tanker from nearby oil rig. salvage boats race to reach the vessel.
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