Rizzo Defends Police Amid Brutality Suit as Political Bid
Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo labeled a federal civil action charging city officials with sanctioning police brutality as a desperate Carter Administration ploy to win minority votes. The suit seeks an injunction and accuses the city of internal policies that foster excessive force, noting nearly 1,200 brutality complaints and about 75 police shootings annually.
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Bank robberies rise tied to economy trend across cities
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL reports a surge in bank robberies in New York City and Portland as the FBI projects a 13 percent rise this year. FBI official skeptically cites economic strain while others blame employment and economic pressures amid a year expected to top 6,000 holdups by Sept. 20, with New York recording 450 plus incidents through July.
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Three Mile Island to vent excess radiation
GPU plans controlled venting of low level radiation from Three Mile Island for up to 30 days as a preliminary step toward resuming operation. Officials expect venting likely in the fall after decontamination of the reactor containment building of unit 2. An NRC news conference in Lancaster discussed the assessment of GPU’s plan to decontaminate radioactive water and the containment building.
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Classified Postage Rates For Elyria Chronicle Telegram
Elyria Ohio readers are advised of daily and Sunday delivery options by mail and carrier. Rates listed include 115 dollars per week by carrier and 6000 dollars yearly by mail. Address changes to The Chronicle Telegram at 225 East Avenue Elyria Ohio 44035.
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Los Angeles man robbed by snake-wielding thief at door
Michael Thompson, 25, told police a man knocked on his door Monday claiming a package for him. The intruder produced a knife, opened the package to reveal a snake, and threatened to release it unless Thompson handed over his valuables.
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