Van Houten given life term in LaBianca killings
Leslie Van Houten, once a high school homecoming princess and Manson follower, was sentenced to life in prison for two counts of first degree murder and conspiracy for the 1969 LaBianca slayings. Judge Gordon Ringer denied motions for a new trial or reduced verdict. Her lawyers urged mercy, noting group madness and claiming she is no longer a danger to society.
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Conliff Repeats Pie Plot Against Ohio Governor
Steven Conliff, convicted for pieing Gov. James Rhodes at the 1977 Ohio State Fair, says he will not throw pies but expects others to. The Youth International Party plans a late night smoke in and a pie party on the Ohio State University campus before the fair opens. He remains free on bond pending appeals and cites concern for his case.
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First Lady Carter in Rome for Pope Paul VI funeral
First Lady Rosalynn Carter arriving in Rome described Pope Paul VI as a beloved symbol of goodness. She praised his concern for the poor and social justice, saying his life was a beacon for Americans and people worldwide. Her remarks came as she led the U S delegation to the funeral.
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U S China ties warm as Soviet rift grows
The United States and China move to expand economic and political ties amid Sino Soviet tensions. China appoints a new liaison chief Chai Tseminh and hosts a luncheon with Secretary Cyrus Vance. The Soviet Union blasts China while Kovalev criticizes U S trade pressure. American groups report rising Chinese contacts US oil deals and cultural exchanges.
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Ohio Supreme Court trims 54 death sentences to life terms
The Ohio Supreme Court reduced 54 capital cases to life imprisonment with parole eligibility after 15 years following a U S Supreme Court ruling overturning parts of Ohio death penalty law. About 47 more capital cases await resentencing as courts may apply life terms.
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Perk Possibly Seeks Cleveland Mayoral Run If Kucinich Recalled
UPI reports Cuyahoga County GOP chairman Robert Hughes said former mayor Ralph J. Perk is the likely Republican candidate if Mayor Dennis Kucinich is recalled. Democratic chairman Timothy Hagan favored Edward Feighan as the party’s candidate should recall occur.
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Edward Feighan
Kucinich Faces Recall in Cleveland's First Recall Election
Dennis J Kucinich the 31 year old mayor of Cleveland confronts a recall bid amid municipal debt and an embattled police force. Supporters flag his confrontational style while critics blame financial chaos and demand his removal before Sunday vote.
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Brown to Oversee Cleveland Recall Election
Secretary of State Ted Brown will be in Cleveland for the recall election to observe Sunday voting. He says he dislikes it for himself and suggests religious people may oppose it, noting a prior Sunday election in Milwaukee that did not increase turnout.
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