Police Gadgets and the Law Enforcement Militia
A civil rights report criticizes massive LEAA funding for anti crime programs as creating a domestic military apparatus. It notes heavy spending on computers, night vision gear, surveillance and helicopters, with little proven impact on street level crime. The study highlights firms from Burroughs to Motorola and Smith & Wesson profiting from the federal program.
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San Antonio News Roundup Highlights Dozens of Local Items
Col Geramin Shim named base chaplain at Kelly APB. San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo prep at Freeman Coliseum. April Convention hero of the NCO Association celebrated. Around the Plaza column previews local happenings. Lights TV Sweepstakes draw readers. Randolph APB helicopter instrument takeoff to landing system described. St Philip's College spring enrollment hits 4 105, up 479 from fall. Memorial High School speaker from Texas Society for the Prevention of Blindness. Our Lady of the Lake College hosts author of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Lamia Road ICU with severe hand injuries after horse fall. Gonzales stabbed near Frio and Commerce, in poor condition. Sheriff’s officers’ two slain sites noted. New Social Security law expands payments to former wives without proof of support. Gov Briscoe to attend Friday testimonial dinner for U.S. Rep. Gonzalez.
Constitutional shield for reporters debated in Congress
Washington lawmakers hear the Association of the Bar of the City of New York urge constitutional protection for reporters from forced disclosure of sources or unpublished confidences. Contempt citations against journalists rise as access to information is seen as essential. Benno Schmidt Jr. argues protection should cover professional journalists handling confidential material.
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Subscription rates and AP news context in 1960s San Antonio paper
The fragment shows subscription rates by carrier and by mail for San Antonio and surrounding areas, with international and Canada rates. It also includes a nod to AP News dispatches and House Judiciary subcommittee discussions on protecting confidential sources and allowing reporters to refuse disclosure in certain cases such as crimes involving loss of life, arson, kidnapping, or hijacking.
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Man to Be Sentenced in Marijuana Conspiracy Case
In federal court in San Antonio a man charged with conspiring to import 49 pounds of marijuana from Mexico into the United States faces sentencing around February 11. Three co defendants were acquitted after a six hour jury deliberation. The lone defendant listed is Ramo Rodel Firey, 22, of Hillcras, while others including Steve Obregon, 25, of San Atlanta, Jeffray G. Diefenbach, 21, of Newark, and David Christopher Mallen, 23, of New York City were found innocent.
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Fall Kills S A Man In Camden Construction Accident
A construction worker Manuel Arredando died after a fall from scaffolding at the Madison Square Medical Building in Camden. He was found unresponsive and died en route to Baptist Hospital. The incident occurred around 4 40 am. at the site on 1614 Emilia magon's helper was identified as the victim.
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Seven Weekend Robberies Hit Los Angeles Areas
Randill reported oil worth over 400 dollars amid a rash of weekend robberies. Luis Ruiz, 62, lost nothing after an attack at Vera Cruz and S Brazos before 7 am Monday. Raymond Botello, Stop-N-Go Market worker, said two youths with a pistol stole unknown cash at 12 10 pm Monday. Nora’s Ite Station saw 200 dollars taken by young men around 10 45 pm Sunday. Co owner Pete Resende noted 140 from register and 60 from wallet. A 15 000 dollar bond case involved three youths charged in a Tokato Service Station robbery at 12 05 am Sunday, totaling 85 dollars. Edward Taylor, 3, said two men and two women beat him at Mesnille and E Commerce, fleeing with 41 dollars. Oscar Guerrero, 9h, treated after a robbery attempt at Buena Vista and Frio. A man took 40 dollars from Pauline Ortiz near Was W. Salinas as she walked late Sunday.
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Youngster Dies After Christmas Card Plea in Michigan
INESTER Mich AP A boy who melted hearts two years ago with a plea for Christmas cards has died of an incurable illness. The report notes the youngster touched millions with the simple request and his death marks end of a heartwarming event from the community.
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One School Strike Ends in Cleveland as Others Persist
Cleveland public school students return to class after a tentative one year contract is reached with the Cleveland Board of Education, ending the strike for now. Philadelphia and St Louis strikes continue with tens of thousands of pupils affected as unions press wage and working condition demands.
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Sailplane Club Formed at Military Science School
Air Force officers at the Hackland School of Military Sciences organized a sailplane club and aim to incorporate powerless flight training into the officer curriculum. Maj Grier directs the effort with over 20 students flown aboard the Schweizer 2826 sailplane as part of the project praised for promoting safe flight principles.
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Couple Wed With a Crash ROVIGO Tragic Hospital Injuries
A traffic accident in Rovigo left two people injured as a couple, aged 22 and 24, hospitalized after a collision described in partial OCR. They awaited treatment while authorities investigated the crash and its causes.
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