Five California bikers linked to Velten murder in Albuquerque
A reporter team investigates the Velten case, challenging the 1974 murder conviction of four California bikers amid police missteps. The Velten body was found Feb 13 in Tijeras Canyon after a knife attack and gunshot wounds. Authorities linked a California van to suspects. later trials drew scrutiny over witness testimony and sensational leads.
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Los Angeles
William B. Welton
Albuquerque
N.M
California
James Bradenburg
Brian M. Gross
News
Universal Press Syndicate
Velten
Tijeras Canyon
Santos Baca
Tucumcar
Velton
Baca
Oklahoma City
Carter Seen as Key Massvote Test for Carter
Wallace and Jackson challenge Carter in an eight way Massachusetts primary where delegates are apportioned by popular vote. Carter, the Southern frontrunner, draws interest as Massachusetts voters decide who gains a share of the 10 member delegation and influence the Democratic National Convention.
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Boston
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Massachusetts
New England
Alabama
George C. Wallace
New York
Ford
California
Ronald Reagan
Vermont
Carter
Sargent Shriver
Fred Harris
Paul Guzzi
Millon
New Hampshire
Wallace
Jackson
Pennsylvania
Milton Shapp
Petition Drives for Justice Stir Elyria Vote Clash
Melvin Gamble a 45 year old unemployed carpenter from 125 Bell Ave. led a petition drive urging election of federal judges and prioritizing victims' civil rights over felon rights. The group sought retroactive judge elections and a three judge panel for new evidence before retrials, with Gamble and two other council members signing. The petition was referred to the city solicitor for review as Gamble vows to press Washington for nationwide support.
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Melvin Gamble
Bell Ave
Elyria Council
Gamble
Timothy) Papp
Richard P- Seward
D-1
Arnold Tollett
Gamble’s
Papp
City council approves riot gear purchase for police
Spurred by last summer's racial disturbances, the council voted to fund police riot gear costing over 15 000 dollars. The package excludes 80 357 magnum pistols and 20 new portable radios the department seeks. Mayor Bow Tan now can seek bids for 40 tactical helmets, 60 face shields, 60 jumpsuits, 60 uniform caps, 40 armored vests, 40 mob control batons, gas masks, and tear gas supplies.
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Felix J. Klimczak
D-6
Police Department
Klimczak
Marguerite E. Bow- Tan
Olney pancake race winner Susan Hillier dominates city leg
Susan Hillier, 25, won Olney’s annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race covering 415 yards from the market square to the village church in one minute one second. She received the winner’s kiss from church verger John Soal after crossing with skillet and pancake intact as Liberal contenders are set to race later, boosting a 14-11 Kansas lead.
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Susan Hillier
Olney
England
Kaw
Susan
John Soal
Kansas
UPI
Lorain County Jail Sicks Prisoners With Severe Colds
A doctor treated 42 of 53 inmates at Lorain County Jail after a morning illness outbreak. Close confinement in triple cells contributed to rapid spread of colds, deputies said, with one inmate hospitalised on a stretcher.
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Lorain County
Fire Evacuates Sheffield Middle School After Wing Fire
A blaze in the east wing of Sheffield Middle School caused minor damage and prompted evacuation of 679 students to Brookside High School and then home by bus. Firefighters from Sheffield and Sheffield Lake contained the fire by 10 a.m. with smoke and water damage. officials expect school to reopen tomorrow.
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Sheffield
Sheffield Middle School
Rt. 61
Harris Road
Brookside High School
Tom Coyne
Sheffield Lake
Sheffield Fire Department
Dennis Urig
Urig
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Board of Education
Richard E. Nace
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