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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1978
Page
2
Port Huron Michigan firefighters push into a burning structure with head first tactics, a veteran member noted for bold entry. The scene highlights dangerous rescue methods as crews tackle the blaze and risk the fire’s collapse.
The New York Times cites first hand sources saying the CIA advised and supported dissident Ghanaian officers who toppled President Kwame Nkrumah in February 1966. Describes plans to attack the Chinese embassy and the abortive blackface operation, and notes the 303 Committee had previously rejected authority to plot.
Washington lawmakers and Secretary Vance pressed for a settlement to avert a Senate fight over Carter's Mideast plane sale proposal. Senator Javits said talks progress while negotiations continue. Senator Case signaled F-15s for Israel could be a key element, with reports of 20 more planes planned in the mid 1980s to reach 60, matching Saudi shipments.
Coca-Cola Chairman J Paul Austin said a USDA official rejected a government demonstration of the protein enriched drink Samson, claiming it would offend daily states. The company had tested the product in Atlanta schools and cited learning gains among low income students.
U S senator Lowell Weicker and presidential aide Robert Lipshutz argued over United States policy toward Israel at a Washington event marking Israel's birthday. Weicker attacked Carter Middle East policy and Lipshutz accused him of preying on Jewish emotions before about 1000 attendees.
Weicker asserts the United States is disengaging from its historic alliance with Israel. He cautions that leaders historically blamed their problems on Jews when facing difficulties, urging careful assessment of Middle East policy amid rising tensions.
The California appellate court upheld a new trial for Juan Corona, convict in 1973 of machete killings of 25 transient farm workers. The ruling faulted defense strategy and found guilt's circumstantial evidence overwhelming, while noting Corona's insanity defense was not offered. Also in New York, David Berkowitz pleaded guilty to six murders in a separate case.
Torrance California AP reports a gunman in a jewelry store robbery held seven women for about 12 hours before surrendering. William Dwyer, 239, walked out with hands up. his 2-year-old daughter was later brought to safety by police. Dwyer’s wife had entered the store overnight to bring him medication.
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