Jury recessed as Angela Davis trial moves forward
The trial of Angela Davis faced a recessed session as jurors and observers awaited further proceedings. Prosecutors argued for introducing letters Davis wrote to George Jackson to establish motive and relationships, while defense questioned admissibility and privacy concerns.
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Noran
Miss Davis
Harris
Jackson
George Jackson
Misa Davis
San Quentin
Watil
Abortive courthouse jailbreak ends with fatal shooting
Detailed account describes an abortive Marin County courthouse escape on Aug 7 1971. Jonathan Jackson and accomplices seized hostages, killing Superior Court Judge Harold Haley with a shotgun. Angela Davis linked to the crime, with prosecutors outlining purchases of multiple guns. Several participants died including Jackson and James McClain, while Magee faced trial.
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Harris
Jackson
George Jackson
Angela Davis
UCLA
Miss Davis
Jonathan
Marin County
Jonathan Jackson
William Christmas
James McClain
Superior Court
Harald Haley
Ruchell Magee
McClain
Tn Dudge Haley
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Judge Haley
San Quentin
George
Angela ¥. Davis
Jim Keane
Soledad Brothers
Gary Thomas
Magee
Haley
Soledad witnesses, juror accuses bought bias in case
The state accuses five hostages in the shootout aimed at freeing the Soledad Brothers. Jackson died Aug 21 at San Quentin during an escape attempt. Guards and prisoners were killed in a security unit incident. Clutchette and Drumgo faced trial, with 9-3 deadlock reported. verdict sparked reactions from families. Apollo 16 countdown test resumed after electrical fault in Casper. launch targeted for April 16.
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George Jackson
Marin County
Artis
Jackson
San Quentin
Soledad Brothers
San Quenton
Meximum
Drumgo
Trumgo
Claichette
Mavterey
Cluichette
Mills
Callahan
Vaviitis
Cape Kennedy
Upi
Mac
Casper
Protest March and Violence Mark Northern Ireland Crisis
A 20,000 strong march at Belfast City Hall leads to clashes as Protestant forces confront British troops in Portadown and Lurgan. Two men die in a Limavady police station bombing amid ongoing unrest. Faulkner condemns London while Westminster’s direct rule bill nears royal assent. Power cuts cripple industry as strikes spread across Ulster.
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Craig
Belfast
Portadown
Lurgan
Limagady
Angitat
Lee
Perry's Wall
Londonderry
Heath
Britain
Panel approves raised Social Security minimums in Senate plan
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously backed a bill to raise minimum Social Security payments to 200 dollars a month for singles and 3200 for couples for those with at least 30 years of contributions. The measure shifts toward equal benefits, with costs projected at about 1.5 billion annually long term and impacting roughly 340,000 people immediately.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Russell B. Lang
b-La
Long
House
Senate Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
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Rosa
Theaime
Inez Williams
Fleeta Drumgo
Ann Cluchette
Doris Maxwell
John
Soledad
Apollo
Clutchette
Richard Silver
Floyd Silliman
Doris’ Maxwell
Fleeta
Chutchette
Silliman
California Adult Authority
Ulster
London
Faulkner
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
Ama
Savings and Loan Associations
Financial Federation
Alent Federation Aid CO
Bisn OF S Community Savings
Long Beach
Atlantic Avenue
Compton
Compton Boulevard
Paramount
Paramount Boulevard
Community Savings and Loan Association
California
New York Stock Exchange
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