Mandel Sentencing Delayed as Mail Fraud Convictions Dismissed
Federal Judge in Baltimore dismissed 17 mail fraud counts and a racketeering charge against Governor Mandel and five codefendants in a scheme tied to gifts for influence over Marlboro Race Track. The ruling halts sentencing plans and leaves acting Gov. Blair Lee in charge until resolved.
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Marvin Mandel
U.S
Robert L. Taylor
W. Dale Hess
Harry W. Rodgers III
William A. Rodgers
Taylor
Mandel
Hess
Rodgers Brothers
Irvin Kovens
Ernest N. Cory Jr
Marlboro Race Track
Blair Lee
Barbara
Jeanne Dorsey
Barbara Oberfeld Mandel
Energy Bill May Not Be Acceptable
Washington final: House members warn the Senate energy bill is far short of Carter proposals. Rep. Ashley notes the House would reject a Senate version, saying it lags with a weak reform aim and risked killing any bill this year. Dingell and Moffett share the concern.
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White House
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Dohio
Ashley
Thomas P. O'Neill
Carter
John Dingell
D-Mich
House Energy Committee
Toby Moffett
D-Conn
Godwin Backs Dalton as Howell Attacks Tax Plans
Gov Mills Godwin urged support for GOP nominee John Dalton at a news conference at the State Capitol condemning Henry Howell's tax promises as fiscally irresponsible. He outlined potential taxes to fund Howell’s platform and criticized Howell’s independent bid in a bitter 1973 campaign that left Godwin narrowly victorious.
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Mills Godwin
Henry Howell
John Dalton
Godwin
State Capitol
Howell
Consumer Protection Agency
Consolidated Environmental Protection Agency
Metro
General Assembly
Virginia
Local wood burning store firm highlighted in Country Roads feature
A young local company building and marketing wood burning stoves is featured in the weekly Country Roads item with photos. The piece appears on Page 6 with additional ERA discussion and Rotary Club remarks noted on Area News Page. Byrd Panama mentions U S Senator Byrd Jr. criticizing tactics.
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Jurors Reject Tv Violence Defense in Zamora Murder Case
Miami jurors convict 15 year old Ronny Zamora of first degree murder burglary and armed robbery saying the defense theory that violence on television drove him insane is ridiculous. Sentencing set for Nov. 7. Zamora faces at least 25 years in prison.
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Ellis Rubin
Miami
Zamora
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Irvin Winer
Rubin
Paul Baker
Yolanda Zamora
Telly Savalas
Kojak
Elinor Haggart
Miami Beach
Darrell Agrella
Florida Supreme Court
Florida
Tom Headley
Unemployment Falls to 6.9 Percent in September
The US unemployment rate eased to 6.9 percent in September from 7.1 in August, with little change for the fifth straight month. Black unemployment dropped from 14.5 percent in August to 13.1 percent in September while overall job gains brought total employment to 91.1 million.
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Labor Department
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