Court Won't Reconsider Ban on Death Penalty
The top court refused to revisit the ban on state death penalty programs and rejected several high profile appeals. Justices left intact precedents on church related school funding and rejected challenges to military and civil liberty cases including Pentagon papers, free TV time, and same sex marriage licenses.
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Susan’s Struggle Remains Hopeful for Speech Return
The article portrays Susan’s family coping with her condition as they manage medical costs with donations and Medi-Cal. Susan rarely speaks, but her father built a backyard tank for therapy while outings and gentle exercises help her stay engaged. The family clings to hope that a therapy device may one day restore speech.
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Diamonds worth China theft from Tel Aviv air shipment
Police report the apparent theft of 495000 dollars worth of diamonds during shipment from Tel Aviv to Hong Kong. The diamonds were mistakenly loaded on an Air France flight to Hong Kong instead of a BOAC plane. Israel’s export earnings from polished diamonds total around 350 million dollars this year.
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China Plans Higher Share in United Nations Budget
United Nations, N Y China said it would raise its contribution to the regular UN budget from 4 to 7 percent over five years citing development of the national economy. China now pays about 7 million annually and ranks sixth after the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France, and Japan. The United States pays 31.52 percent and seeks a reduction to 25 percent.
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Kissinger and French huddle in secret on Paris talks
Kissinger and French officials held a secret Paris meeting as U S and Saigon discussions continued amid US demands for cease fire and elections. France urged negotiated settlement and De Gaulle's line to withdraw unilaterally from Vietnam was cited by Pompidou.
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College pair clings to tree amid flood for days
Mark Rockoff and Beverly Munyes of Maryland spent two days on a rocky islet in the Potomac near Charles Town after floodwaters rose rapidly. They perched 20 feet up a tree with bread and wine, awaiting rescue as waters subsided. Rockoff swam ashore Monday and Munyes was treated at Charles Town hospital.
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San Pedro sailor rescues downed pilot in Tonkin Gulf
San Pedro sailor Robert Griswold plunged into the Tonkin Gulf to aid Lt. Stanley Bloyer after his Corsair ejected from the Oriskany. A Long Beach helicopter hoisted Bloyer while Griswold fixed the harness, saving him about a mile offshore. The rescued pilot later sipped coffee on the Long Beach, praising the "jade piece" from his father.
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Tough gun policy due in schools
Los Angeles school officials plan a safe school policy amid a spike in campus violence including a youth homicide and gang linked deaths. William J. Johnston will announce measures at the upcoming bond meeting, urging principals to partner with community groups to curb campus violence and weapon possession.
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Marcos Allows Reopening of 229 Philippine Schools
President Marcos authorized the reopening of 229 state and private schools across the Philippines while keeping high schools and some Manila area colleges closed. The spokesman said martial law proclaims remain, and the nationwide reopening reflects a cautious return to normal schooling.
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Post says White House led spying and sabotage campaign
The Post reports FBI findings that a sabotage campaign tied to White House officials and the Committee for the Re-Election of the President targeted Democratic headquarters with break ins and attempted bugging. It cites Donald Segretil and a letter to the Manchester Union Leader misusing Muskie’s image amid New Hampshire primary tensions.
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Hawaii dock strike settlement near in sight
In Honolulu UPI reports negotiations for the Hawaii dock strike neared settlement after long talks and a brief resumption. Dock workers ratified a contract with one shipping line and an agreement in principle was reached with Matson Navigation Co. Castle and Cooke were also nearing final terms. McCabe Hamilton and Renny negotiators met with the union and mediators as talks progressed late Monday.
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