Humphrey vows to win fight against cancer in Senate
Hubert Humphrey, frail yet upbeat, returns to the Senate amid news his cancer is inoperable. He pledges to back President Carter, serving as congressional champion and confidant, received with five minutes of standing ovations and a warm, personal reception from colleagues and wife Muriel.
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Snoring Killer: Youngest Death Row Sentenced in Texas
In Houston, Billy Wayne White, 20, was sentenced to death for the Aug. 23, 1978 robbery murder of Martha Spinks, 60, at her furniture store. White slept through much of his trial as defense and prosecution argued for life or death.
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Palestinian from Syria identified as assassin
Police sources say a Palestinian from Syria attempted to assassinate Syria's foreign minister in Abu Dhabi and killed UAE deputy foreign minister Chobash. The injured minister was seen off by officials, with gunmen reported to have hailed from Iraq. Khaddam noted gunmen came from Baghdad and three suspects were sought.
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Driver guilty of ramming Ku Klux rally in Plains
ANERICUS Ga AP a white freee mechanic conc icted of ramming his sports car into a Ku Klus Klan rally in Plains Ga where 32 injured. Buddy Cochran 94 convicted Tuesday of eight counts of aggravated assault in connection with the July 2 incident. Jury deliberated 13 hours. Cochran pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and will be sent to Central State Hospital Milledgeville for mental testing with weeks of evaluation. A sentencing date will be set afterward and Cochran’s appeal window noted.
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Lottery roundup in Baltimore and Pittsburgh notices
AP reports Tuesday lottery results from Baltimore and Pittsburgh. The day’s top draw was 601, with the Numbers Game listing 100. No further details on drawing locations or prizes provided.
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Fashion Show Thursday spotlight styles by Jima Lynn
A fashion show featuring designs by Jima Lynn and Vejen Wining Reem is set for Thursday at 7208S, with Ady listed among the participants.
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AFL-CIO to punish unfriendly Democrats
The AFL-CIO plans a shift in political tactics for 1978 to penalize Democratic allies who voted against key labor issues this year. COPE may withhold support, back primary challengers, or endorse acceptable Republicans. The move targets 3 to 40 lawmakers who tracked labor priorities, with earlier victories by COPE showing mixed success in Senate and House races.
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Author of King book to defend assassin
A lawyer who co authored a book on The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr will defend James Earl Ray at his June 10 escape trial in Tennessee. Mark Lane seeks a new trial on the murder charge arguing Ray was coerced by Memphis authorities and the FBI. Ray, 49, is imprisoned at Brushy Mountain for the 1968 King's murder and has long sought post verdict relief.
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House bill targets child pornography trade nationwide
The House approved a bill to punish parents who permit their children to be used in pornography or prostitution and to penalize those who used them. It bans interstate transport of boys for prostitution and prohibits using children in sexually exploitative acts to promote printed or filmed material with penalties up to 10 years and $19,000 fines. Senate measures are being considered in conference.
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U S weighs sanctions over South Africa policy
U S officials reportedly consider several sanctions to protest apartheid including backing a United Nations arms embargo. State Department notes serious consideration of an international embargo, while President Carter signals readiness but not final. Contained aid includes limited police equipment and replacement parts, with broader weapons sales under review.
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Uncertain Historic Teleportation Record Report
Fragmentary OCR note describes a jet teleported event with scattered place names and figures. Mentions Memorial Day timing and various nonspecific locations, postage references, and a listed price around five dollars with other incoherent numbers. No clear outcomes or identifiable individuals emerge.
British see IRA losing Catholic support in Northern Ireland
Belfast dispatch reports British security chiefs believe the Irish Republican Army is losing Catholic support after more than eight years of conflict in Northern Ireland. Kneecappings rise, arrests grow, and internal splits are noted as observers say the Provisional IRA’s capacity declines while security forces tighten control along the border with the Republic.
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