Kasabian to Testify Again in Van Houten Retrial
Linda Kasabian a Manson family member granted immunity in 1970 has been extradited from Florida to California as a material witness in the retrial of Leslie Van Houten. A California court overturned a 1970 verdict citing ineffective counsel after the lawyer’s death. Retrial set for January 28 with Kasabian living in Homestead Florida since August.
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Linda Kasabian
Florida
California
Leslie van Houten
van Houten
Humphrey Accepts Subtle Role as Byrd Leads Senate Democrats
Hubert Humphrey, battle scarred by cancer treatment, accepts a ceremonial role as Senate Democrats elect Robert Byrd leader of the 95th Congress. Humphrey remains philosophical, saying he will “do my job” while Byrd takes the helm and a new six year term begins for the elder statesman at 63.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate Democrats
Humphrey
Sen
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Senate
Byrd
Humpbrey
White House
Secret China report quake claims tens of thousands dead
A fragmented dispatch cites a massive quake in China with conflicting figures and limited confirmation. It mentions emergency relief talks, casualties in Shensi, and restricted foreign access to affected areas amid chaotic reporting.
Ohio to test academic skills in state exams
Ohio considers statewide academic skill tests to measure reading and calculation. The plan would require the State Board of Education to administer end of grade exams for ninth and 13th grades starting fall 1978, with options for local boards to adjust standards, offer remedial programs, and allow certain grade level exemptions.
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Columbus
Sweeney
Cleveland
Oriy
Wensute
Pup
State Board of Education
Sith
Ny Pial Wood
Boards of Education
Winter storm slows hunt for Grand Zenith missing tanker
UPI reports a winter storm hampers search for the Grand Zenith, a 642 foot Liberian tanker with 38 crew and 2 million gallons of oil, last heard south of Nova Scotia. US and Canadian planes cover 34 000 square miles. patches of industrial oil found, origin uncertain. Coast Guard considers wreck, course deviation, or loss of radio contact. seven planes, a helicopter and a ship deployed as gale warnings and 15 foot seas persist.
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Boston
UPI
North Atlantic
U.S
Coast Guard
Richard Griggs
Nova Scotia
Griggs
National Weather Service
Dallas
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Ohio
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