Wallace hires lawyer to seek divorce from Cornelia Wallace
Gov George C Wallace has hired Montgomery attorney Maury D Smith to pursue a divorce from his wife Cornelia Wallace The move follows public discord over their marriage and a reported tap on his phone A purported divorce petition was received from an anonymous source amid a backdrop of family tragedy and political life in Alabama
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Carter drug plan decriminalizes marijuana proposal
Washington President Carter proposed decriminalizing marijuana as part of a broad drug abuse program aimed at treatment regulation and international efforts. Officials described the plan as broad, noting prior calls to remove penalties for small possession and ongoing advice from Peter Bourne. The package also touched on prescription drugs, while no immediate changes to Social Security eligibility were announced.
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Fates of Edmund Fitzgerald blamed on hatch failures
UPI reports Coast Guard findings say flooding in the cargo hold due to ineffective hatch closures caused the Edmund Fitzgerald to sink in a November storm on Lake Superior. The inquiry cites forward bulkhead flooding after the ship loaded 26,116 tons of iron ore and plunged rapidly, with 29 lives lost.
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Nixon aide calls Teamster million claim totally false
In San Clemente California Richard Nixon's chief aide denied Time magazine's report that the Teamsters Union gave the White House one million dollars. He urged DOJ to question Nixon if needed, calling the tale and related forgery claims false. Frank Fitzsimmons also denied the Time report, while legal action against Time was explored.
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Million-dollar bank error spurs Philippines couple claim
In Pittsburgh a Filipino couple, Melchior J. Javier Jr. and wife Victoria of Manila, say a clerical mistake at Mellon Bank headquarters led to a $1 million windfall. They spent about $12,000 of the $1,000,000 in error, facing legal action to return the rest as banks seek repayment.
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California
Weather outlook with scattered showers and cool temperatures
Weather forecast notes chance of thunder showers tomorrow with temperatures in the low 30s. Tonight and tomorrow bring a light coat of rain. Winds southerly around 1 mph. Yesterday high 73 and low 6. Today’s time stamps appear unclear.
Judge compares Kent gym site to Pearl Harbor
U S District Judge Thomas Lambros defers action on Kent State University gym project on Blanket Hill, likening the site to Pearl Harbor and the Alamo. He orders the university and May 4 Coalition to meet and return for a 1 30 p m hearing as they seek a path to resume construction or halt it pending landmark status review.
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City clears last year's bills but $650000 unpaid
The city has paid off all overdue bills from 1976 except about $650000 still unpaid. Auditor Thomas M Radican cautions no firm payoff date as cash flow remains tight. Telephone, gas and electricity debts persist while the city trims nonessential purchases to meet urgent service costs. Creditors including local contractors expect eventual payment as city treats them the same as regular customers.
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What morality should schools teach in public education
A Gallup poll shows 79 percent favor restoring moral education in public schools but there is no agreement on its form. Three approaches emerge: indoctrination with a fixed code, values clarification exposing multiple beliefs, or a hybrid. Proponents urge a return to early American schooling with secularized values. opponents warn against coercion and overreach.
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