Sheeran case jury hung on conspiracy
The jury in the Deputy County Comptroller Richard G Sheeran case could not reach a verdict on the fourth degree conspiracy charge after about 26 hours over six days. Judge Lyman H. Smith urged continued deliberations as jurors reviewed direct and circumstantial evidence suggesting an agreement among county officials and GOP members to solicit funds from employees. Four other officials face related charges, with additional indictments possible.
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Syracuse
Vance travels Arab world to defend Camp David accords
Secretary Cyrus Vance met with four Arab leaders in Amman Riyadh and Damascus to persuade Jordan Saudi Arabia and Syria to back the Camp David understandings. He aimed to explain the agreements while Arab states pressed for Israeli withdrawal Palestinian self determination and a Palestinian state. Vance left Washington urging moderate Arabs to study the accords carefully.
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Damascus
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Washington
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Woman and Garrow son charged in escape aid case
Robert F. Garrow Jr. of Syracuse and Doreen M. Sciabica were arrested in Dutchess County on first degree escape charges for allegedly supplying a Glock pistol used by Robert Garrow Sr. in the Fishkill prison escape. Officials said the pair were held pending grand jury action and investigation continued. John Supple disputed reports of 19 bullet wounds, stating Garrow was hit about 3 to 5 times.
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Syracuse
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Dutchess County
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Richard Hongisto
Dutchess
John Supple
Supple
Poughkeepsie Journal
Camp David 13-day sequence reviewed by AP reporters
Frank Cormier and Barry Schneid of the Associated Press provide an extensive page eight examination of the events and dynamics during the 13 days at Camp David. The piece outlines timelines key decisions and notable interactions offering context to the period and its outcomes.
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Associated Press
UTC moves on Carrier takeover despite New York law block
I TC made a move in calling on Holm as UTC presses a bid to acquire Carrier. A 1976 New York law blocks action for at least 20 days from last Monday, while a hearing on the registration statement could delay further moves including stock purchases. Institutions hold 39 percent of Carrier stock, with 107 organizations owning 9.48 million shares, as UTC files the required disclosure.
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Carrier Corp
United Technologies Corp
New York State
United Technologies
Utcs
Standard & Poor
UTC
Syracuse
State Attorney General's Office
Carter outlines inflation fight weapons at union convention
President Carter told a United Steelworkers convention in Atlantic City that new inflation fighting tools would be announced soon, be tough but fair, with no penalties for labor. He urged sacrifices and received a warm welcome from thousands of delegates at the Atlantic City convention center.
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UPI
Carter
United Teelworkers
Atlantic City Convention Center
Central New York Weather Outlook With Showers Tonight
Forecaster at Hancock Airport expects more wet weather for Central New York with clouds moving in by late afternoon. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, lows in the mid 50s. Tomorrow highs near 79 under cloudy skies with a 60 percent rain chance and winds 5 to 15 mph.
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New York
Tax rebel upsets Gov Dukakis in Massachusetts primary
Former pro football player Edward J. King defeated liberal Gov. Michael S. Dukakis as 74 percent of precincts reported, leading 307,497 to 253,697. Brooke, the lone Black senator, narrowly beat Avi Nelson amid a cross party vote, while Ed Edmondson overwhelmed in Oklahoma. Hatch edged Edward King for governor and Tsongas led Guzzi in the Senate race. Alioto tied up Boston School Committee ties.
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Edward J. King
Massachusetts Port Authority
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King
Brooke
Avi Nelson
Nelson
Oklahoma
David Boren
U.S
Ed Edmondson
Bob Kamm
George Nigh
Larry Derryberry
Ron Shotts
Washington State
GOP Tax Cut Blitz Planned Across Nation
The GOP launches a coast to coast speakers tour led by top leaders to promote tax cut initiatives amid the 1978 election cycle. About 30 party luminaries including Gerald Ford Ronald Reagan and congressional leaders join a three day campaign from New York to California with events from news conferences to rallies and a state fair.
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New York
California
Gerald R. Ford
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