Jail designers slip up on prison cell gaps at Cummins Prison Farm
At Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas subcontractors weld angle iron to tighten space between pipes in prefabricated cell walls of a $550000 maximum security unit. An administrative aide said workers tested by a security man who could only reach his waist, prompting the fix. The unit should open in about six weeks.
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Pentagon Cuts Two Frigates
The Pentagon cuts back the new class of 10,000 ton nuclear powered frigates from five to three, cutting about 500 million in planned ship construction. The action adds to the deferral of a fourth nuclear powered aircraft carrier and signals bleak prospects for the carrier program.
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Eight Israeli Soldiers Wounded by Mine Near El Arish
A mine exploded beside the main desert road near El Arish wounding eight Israeli soldiers aboard a civilian bus. The military command confirmed the incident and said the attack occurred Thursday in the occupied Sinai region.
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Israel
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Frost challenges SIC actions in Casey grand jury case
Attorney Frost seeks dismissal or inspection of Casey indictments contending SIC private and public hearings were unconstitutional. He argues public hearings poisoned the case, denied due process, and produced improper influence on the grand jury minutes in Rensselaer County.
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Rensselaer County Republican Committee
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Casey
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Supreme Court
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Morris Massry
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New York
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Indicted Banker Released On Bond
The former president of Eatontown National Bank was indicted by a federal grand jury for misapplying about $10 million in bank funds and released on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond after a Newark federal court hearing. Judge James A. Coolihan set the bond following defense arguments that the defendant had no money for a higher amount.
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N. J
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U. S. Dist
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Douglas J. Schotte
Cambodia Fights Renewed Amid Cease-Fire Declarations
Renewed fighting in Cambodia coincides with a Buddha birthday cease-fire announced by South Vietnam's President Thieu. Viet Cong follow with a 48 hour truce. U.S. and allied troops join in the halt, though past truces faced violations as Ho Chi Minh supply routes endure.
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Buddha
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United States
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FBI arrests in Michigan gambling ring sparks wider inquiry
Indictments accuse a Detroit area gambling operation centered at the Anchor Bar in a vacant building basement. Le Von Derderian, 53, of New Baltimore and two barmaids were seized. payoffs to police alleged. Links to Miami Chicago and Las Vegas noted as four suspects are sought. Penalties include prison terms up to twenty years and fines up to twenty thousand dollars.
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New Baltimore
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Miami
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Las Vegas
Washington
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Washington Protest Ebbs and Victory March Planned
Washington eased after a week of protests as a Saturday march was announced. Rennie Davis warned of a militant campaign while Pentagon troops began withdrawal and courts processed hundreds arrested in the traffic disruption.
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Washington
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Senate May Have Chance To Vote On Abortion Bill
Donovan bill faces delay as Codes Committee may send it to the floor. Pro abortion senators condemn the move while Donovan denies a deal. Anti abortion forces could seek floor discussion via amendments reducing gestation to 20 weeks.
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Ovan
Manfred Ohrenstein
Manhattan
Donovan
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Harrison J. Goldin
Bronx
Honor Medal Rejected By Truman
Former President Harry S. Truman told Congress he will not accept the Medal of Honor saying the honor is for combat valor and he does not deserve it. He said it would lessen the medal’s significance and detract from actual combat recipients. The letter to Rep. Randall, who urged the award for Truman on his 87th birthday, accompanied by a Senate resolution of best wishes.
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House
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Senate
Antiwar Protests Sweep Several U S Campuses
Boston and national demonstrations sweep major campuses with hundreds rallying against ROTC programs. In Buffalo about 50 protesters circled the federal building while Detroit Kent State and Ohio State venues saw chants and scattered projectiles. Southern Illinois University faced a 300 strong protest at the Center for Vietnamese Studies.
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Car Damage After Striking Pothole on Tibbits Avenue
Mrs Ruth Gotkis of Clinton Place Troy reported her car struck a pothole on Tibbits Avenue near Eldridge Court causing damage to the right rear wheel. Police received her statement detailing the incident that occurred Thursday while she was driving west.
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Ruth Gotkis
Clinton Place
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