Convicted murderer Gilmore may face Utah firing squad
Provo Utah Gary Mark Gilmore a 27 year old convicted murderer may go before an eight member Utah firing squad on November 15 He would become the first person executed in the United States in nine years after losing a bid for a new trial and indicating he would not appeal the execution order unless he changes his mind Gilmore said he wanted to die and not live his life in prison while his attorney prepared papers and the court noted he could appeal or seek governor intervention if desired The case concerns the July 2 motel clerk slaying Beanie 1 2 and a jury later sentenced Gilmore to death under Utah capital punishment laws
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Philadelphia faces extortion threat to water system
Philadelphia officials guarded the water system after an extortionist demanded 1 million dollars via tape and threatened to dump heating oil. Authorities reported 20 detected attempts to contaminate water and urged residents to inspect taps while hydrants would be tested. city leaders stressed no alarm but heightened security.
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Judge to sample cocaine before ruling on drug case
A Massachusetts judge plans to sample cocaine under clinical conditions to gauge its harm before ruling on a marijuana law appeal. Judge Elwood McKenney said the move parallels assessing obscenity by viewing material, while defense lawyer James Lawson calls it a mind boggling, precedent setting action.
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Elwood McKenney
Massachusetts
James Lawson
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Richard Miller
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Harvard
Richard Ashley
New Star Found by Japanese Finder in Oita
Youbiyuki Kuwano, a city worker in Jiteary, Japan, reports fourth new star discovery named Nova Ophiuchus 1976. Scientists at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory confirmed the sighting after Kuwano photographed the star on September 33, sending the image from his telescope to the Harvard observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Democrats Favored To Retain 3 To 1 Edge In Governorships
In voter races across 14 states, Democrats hold a strong, near three to two edge in governor contests. Incumbents face reelection in several states while Republicans lead in Missouri Utah Indiana and Delaware. Notable fights include Illinois with Daley’s pick against Thompson, Washington with Dixy Ray vs Spellman, and Rhode Island where Garrahy edges Tat.
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Stella B. Hackel
Richard 4. Gaelling
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Bernard J. Sanders
Io Weal
Virginia
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David Pryor
Leon Griffitt
Montana
Robert Woodall
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New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson, Jr
James B. Hunt Jr
David T. Flaherty
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Tis R. Bowen
Larry Conrad
Senate control in doubt as elections loom in Congress
Washington AP reports little change expected in Senate balance despite dozens of newcomers. Democrats aim to maintain or slightly increase their 9th Congress majority, while Republicans hedge on seizing control with modest gains. Key contests feature incumbents Hartke and Beall defending seats, with other races in California New Jersey Nebraska Tennessee and Ohio shaping the outcome.
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Virginia
James L. Buckley
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Dish
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Stuart Symington
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William Green
H. John Heinz III
California
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Ohio
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Democrats Seem Set To Keep House Control In 1978 Vote
AP reports Democrats started strong to retain control of the House as polls opened. Republicans face limited opposition in many races, with expectations of net GOP gains possible if turnout is low. Watch for Flynt vs Gingrich in Georgia and Keys in Michigan as the map shifts with a large wave of freshmen and limited gains for women and Black members.
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Elford Cederberg
Philip Ruppe
Garry Brown
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Allan T. Howe
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Plane crash kills six Americans near Atsugi base
Six U.S. military personnel were killed when a U.S. coast transport aircraft crashed while landing at Atsugi Naval Base near Tokyo. Police said the plane arrived from a Japanese air base north of Tokyo and gave no further details at this time.
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