Alda Barry Lear form national men’s ERA task force fight for extension
Alan Alda and Gene Barry join Norman Lear to create a nationwide men’s task force backing the Equal Rights Amendment. The group will push to extend the time states have to ratify the amendment. Also noted, Bernardo Bertolucci injured in Parma street scene mishap. Patrick O’Neal ordered to pay 61000 for a scrapped Pabst Beer ad due to his recovered alcoholic status. Georgia Gov George Busbee leads Democratic primary with early edge over five rivals.
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Texas tops nation with most tornadoes this year
Texas led the nation with 127 tornadoes through July, according to the National Severe Storms Forecast Center. Nationwide there were about 700 tornadoes, with fatalities totaling 39 from eleven killers, including a Pomona Lake boat capsizing and a Kill Devil Hills waterspout death.
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Officer killed as MOVE clash erupts in Philadelphia
In West Philadelphia police and MOVE clash after a year long standoff. A 23 year veteran officer Joseph Ramp was killed and four other officers plus five firefighters were wounded. Twelve MOVE supporters were arrested on murder weapons violations and conspiracy charges.
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NBC suit over Born Innocent dismissed in California
A San Francisco judge dismissed an $11 million damage suit by a 13 year old girl who alleged a Born Innocent scene inspired sexual assault by youths. The ruling held NBC News protected by the First Amendment and that the plaintiff failed to prove incitement or deliberate intent. The plaintiff’s attorney Marvin Lewis said he would seek a writ of appeal.
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Marine Corps to reveal Cleveland fraud probe details
The Marine Corps planned a 10 am news conference in Cleveland to disclose findings of an in house investigation into alleged massive recruiting fraud in Northern Ohio. Sen Howard Metzenbaum said his staff is also probing improper recruiting methods with sworn testimonies about irregularities.
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House committees weigh rival tax cut plans in Congress
Washington sources say the Rules Committee will decide fate of two major tax cut proposals. The Ways and Means bill at 16.2 billion and the Fisher-Corman plan at 18.1 billion vie for floor time while Speaker O Neill signals opposition to the GOP measure and cap on amendments.
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Last journey to St. Peter's Pontiff body returns to Rome
A bier stands before the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Paul VI's body awaits burial in the crypts reserved for papal tombs. The Vatican confirms the ceremony part of the pope's final rites in Rome.
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Law quirk delays eight delinquents at Fairfield School
Ohio Youth Commission says eight delinquents remain beyond release date at Fairfield School for Boys near Lancaster due to a state 300 minimum. eight will be released by Friday and others moved to meet the rule. Rep. Don Maddux sponsored the minimum to safeguard vocational programs. The law forces mixing first and second offenders until end of the 1979 biennium.
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Fate of Firestone radial recall delayed for weeks
Washington officials will take several weeks to decide if Firestone Tire and Rubber must recall 13 million Steel Belted Radial 500 tires amid safety concerns. Firestone repeats confidence in the tires and seeks a settlement short of a full recall, with negotiations ongoing and hearings at NHTSA continuing.
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