Court strikes down New York death penalty law
New York's Court of Appeals struck down the 1974 death penalty statute in a 4-3 ruling, ruling that juries must weigh mitigating circumstances before deciding on capital punishment. The decision affects two inmates on death row, Joseph James and Joseph Davis, and could push legislative action to enact a new law. Governor Carey’s opposition and promised clemency under a upheld or new statute reduce executions.
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Carter greets shah in tears amid White House protest
President Carter welcomed Iran's Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi on the White House lawn as tear gas wafted through the Ellipse crowd. Anti shah demonstrators clashed with police while the shah's shopping list for weapons fueled U S debate over arms exports.
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Blue Cross Proposes 17.8 Percent Rate Increase
Blue Cross of Central New York seeks a 17.8 percent premium rise affecting all community rated plans Medicare extended and student subscribers with a Jan 1 1978 effective date if approved by the state Department of Insurance A Dec 1 public hearing is planned in the State Office Building Robert Noonan says a narrative summary of Blue Cross reasons is available at offices and declines to disclose dollar figures
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Princess Anne Gives Birth To 7 Pound 9 Ounce Son
London AP Princess Anne delivers a 7 lb 9 oz boy at St Mary's Hospital. Queen Elizabeth II announces the birth, making the baby the queen's first grandchild and fifth in line to the throne. The infant is the first royal grandchild born to have no title, with father Capt Mark Phillips not to receive a courtesy title.
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Sadat calls Israel the holy job
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat called his planned trip to Israel a holy job and said he would go as soon as he receives an official invitation via the United States. He stressed he would speak for Egypt only and not negotiate. Begin moves toward inviting Sadat with a formal written invitation to be relayed by U.S. envoy.
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Mild Weekend Weather In Syracuse With Rain Next Day
The Syracuse area expects mild weather with no snow through the weekend. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with 40 to 45 degrees. Tomorrow, 55 degrees with a 60 percent chance of rain. Showers possible Thursday and sunny Friday. Lows near 38 to 39, highs around 45. The last line adds an unrelated proverb about rock and roll records.
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Cornell Students Demand Vacation Amid Campus Demonstration
AP reports a large peaceful protest at Cornell University in Ithaca as thousands of students demanded more vacation time. About 200 occupied Day Hall for around 10 minutes while plans to meet officials to discuss fall term holidays and the university senate abolition were announced.
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Soviets Buy 601600 Tons U S Corn in Second Day Sale
The Soviet Union bought 601600 metric tons of U S corn for delivery by Sept 30 1978 under a long term pact. Washington announced the sale following a 100000 ton wheat purchase and noted grain totals exceed three million tons for 1977 78.
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Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Animal Tumors
Researchers at Stony Brook report preliminary U S Public Health Service findings that a chewing gum sweetener named Xylitol caused tumors in lab animals. They say a project involving schoolchildren chewing gum with Xylitol has been suspended.
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Vermonters search for third Fulton man in plane crash
Rescue teams continued seeking the third man from a private Cessna 180 that crashed on Jay Peak in northern Vermont near the Canadian border. Two bodies were recovered near the wreckage late yesterday as authorities withheld names pending relatives’ notification. The plane was en route to Maine for a hunting trip with pilot Roger Brown and passengers Arthur Mellone and Francis Tetro of Fulton.
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Plattsburgh Air Force Base
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Fulton
Arthur Mellone
Francis Tetro
David Dawson
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Quinn Heads Bishops Unit In National Conference Win
Archbishop John R. Quinn of San Francisco was elected president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, becoming the churchs chief spokesman in the United States. He led a field of 10 candidates and won on the third ballot with 146 votes from 258 cast.
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Flood-stricken Toccoa Falls College reopens after dam disaster
Toccoa Falls College in Georgia reopened with about 450 students in attendance after an earthen dam burst last week killed 38 people. President Kenn Opperman reported electricity restored and minor sewage issues, while students whose housing was destroyed resided in mobile homes.
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