Vesco bid to sway judge outlined in witness testimony
Harry Sears, key government witness, testified that fugitive financier Robert Vesco sought to influence a federal judge by pressuring Sears to advocate on Vesco’s behalf during the SEC probe of Vesco’s operations. Sears described multiple conversations in 1971 and 1972, with Vesco seeking a favorable word to the judge as Mitchell and Stans face charges of conspiracy and obstructing justice.
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Black Liberation Army
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Doctors warn midwife deliveries riskier for baby
At the California Medical Association session two obstetricians, Dr. John Queenan and Dr. Calvin Hobel, criticized the surge in midwife deliveries. They cited a delivery risk for one in four, including life threats and serious defects, and urged limits on midwifery while touting ultrasound over amniocentesis for prenatal problem detection.
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Louisville
Ky2
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Torrance
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Red Cross Plans Shuttle to Aid Blood Donations
Los Angeles Red Cross officials worry gasoline shortages cut blood supplies and propose a shuttle bus system to help donors reach collection centers. Local chair Henry Duque said last week’s donations were 10 percent below the 1,000 pint weekly average and about 1190 donors missed appointments, mostly citing gasoline shortages.
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Henry Duque
Cancer victim seeks banned drug laetrile treatment
A Los Altos woman with pancreatic cancer seeks a temporary restraining order to continue Laetrile therapy from her Palo Alto doctor despite Stanford Medical Center halting its use. The suit argues the patient should decide her treatment. hospital officials and state law contend Laetrile is illegal and potentially harmful.
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Josephine Bergman
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California
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George W. Kell
Merel Glaubiger
Reddin Could Be Acting County Marshal Amid Sperl Case
Rumors say former LAPD chief Tom Reddin may serve as acting county marshal while the fate of suspended Marshal Timothy Sperl is decided. Judges initially appointed Captain Charles Perkins on Feb 1, but a memo suggested creating an acting marshal post to bring in an outsider like Reddin. Sperl faces eight felony charges with trial set for April 3.
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Charles Perkins
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