TV plea ridiculed in Zamora murder verdict
Miami jurors reject defense claim that TV violence drove 15 year old Ronny Zamora to insanity. Zamora was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of an elderly woman and faces at least 25 years in prison. Foreman John Kateb called the television insanity theory ridiculous and cited factors including Zamora’s upbringing.
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Carter says Panama Canal treaty best for U.S. interests
President Carter told the Democratic National Committee the Panama Canal pact defends U S interests by retaining the right to defend the canal until 2000 and ensuring open access to all shipping after transfer. Ellsworth Bunker warned a Senate rejection would harm U S relations with Panama and Latin America.
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Maryland Gov Mandel racketeering convictions overturned
U.S. District Judge Robert Taylor tossed out the racketeering convictions of three Mandel codefendants, saying federal law was misapplied. Mandel awaits sentencing as acting Gov. Blair Lee III assumes office. The ruling casts doubt on the defendants’ guilt while Mandel’s fate rests on appeal and ongoing proceedings.
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Jobless rate dips to 6.9 percent in September
The U S unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in September from 7.1 percent in August, marking five months of little change. Black unemployment declined from 14.5 percent in August to 13.1 percent in September amid data suggesting a statistical quirk. The Labor Department reported 6.8 million unemployed and 91.1 million employed, with overall job growth of 3.3 million in the past year.
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Vivid Fall Colors Across Adirondacks and Catskills Peak This Weekend
The State Department of Commerce reports peak hardwood colors in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and near areas like Blue Mountain Lake and Lake Placid. Weather, cloudy with rain, low 40s tonight, mid 50s tomorrow with 20 to 100 percent rain chances, and east to southeast winds 15 to 30 mph. Near-peak color also noted in the Thousand Islands Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls regions.
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Lottery results for New York weekly draw announced
UPI reports the winning numbers in New York's weekly lottery. Six digit number 672899 in millionaire box and $10,000 column, five digit 33073 for $1,000, four digit 098 for $100 and three digit 280 for $20.
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Pavlova slipper sells for 250 dollars at New York auction
A single ballet slipper worn and autographed by Anna Pavlova fetched 250 dollars at a New York auction. Deborah Hills of Branford Connecticut purchased the item, a size 4 1/2 E slip, for the bidder.
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Fire damages offices and apartments on Hamilton block
A three-story Hamilton block on Lebanon Street suffered extensive damage after a late night fire believed to have started in a rear shed spread via an elevator shaft. Volunteers from seven fire companies and city firefighters battled the blaze, which was under control by 9 p.m. No injuries were reported and residents were evacuated. The block is owned by Richard MacNeilly.
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Steel costs and imports cited in Carter advisory
The White House council says U S steel remains uncompetitive due to high wages, rising costs, and old equipment. It warns import controls offer little relief and notes a 79 percent price rise since 1972 amid coal driven energy costs and above average steel worker pay.
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Ecology of the Human Body Mipsaway movement outlined
Young Americans pursue a health program called the Ecology of the Human Body Mipsaway aimed at long life. Emphasizing exercise, proper nutrition, avoiding toxins and drugs, the series promises guidance on surviving Earth's environment. The five part report starts Sunday in the Herald American.
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