Former Mobil engineer tied to Soviet espionage case dies
Norman John Rees, 69, a former Mobil Oil engineer who admitted selling oil industry know-how to the Soviet Union and later serving as a double agent for the FBI, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy was started. Rees claimed 1950 catalytic cracking converter data helped him earn a Soviet medal. The Dallas Times Herald published the interview detailing his espionage timeline. Local family described shock and confusion over his alleged activities amid a town near New Haven.
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Hearst Defense to Rest as Trial Near Verdict
In San Francisco Patricia Hearst's defense plans to rest Monday with a potential jury verdict by Thursday. Al Johnson said Hearst might testify, but Baileys should handle closing if needed. Prosecutor Browning hints at a possible rebuttal witness as the six week bank robbery trial heads to its climax.
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Niehous Kidnapping Tightens Venezuelan Search
U S businessman William F Niehous head of Owens Illinois in Caracas remains missing after seven gunmen abducted him from his home. Police, security forces and officials probe an ultraleft Communique claiming to hold him for trial as Ambassador Shiaudeman toured sites of the search and family members await news.
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Nixon Home After Controversial China Trip Returns
Former President Richard Nixon lands at Los Angeles, after an eight day journey to China with stops in Tokyo and Anchorage. He greets a small crowd, avoids public appearances, and faces domestic criticism over his Beijing banquet toast and implications for U S policy, while security remains tight.
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Campaign Money Clash as Ford Seeks FEC Overhaul
Washington lobby unfold over Federal Election Commission reform as Court extends 20 days for Congress to act. Ford pushes to give White House power to appoint all commission members while Democrats push broader changes and public financing expansion. Senate floor confrontation looms over Oklahoma Bellmon Edmondson race as filibuster potential. House set to take up a $4.8 billion foreign aid bill as Scranton nomination to UN advances.
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Pole Sitter Perkins Tops 274 Days Above Car Lot
Frank Perkins 19 from Weiser Idaho stays aloft on a 50 foot pole at a San Jose car dealership reaching 274 days to surpass the 1974 Guinness record of 273 days held by Rick Weeks of Augusta Georgia. Perkins plans to remain until July 4 as part of his Bicentennial stunt and says a car awaited him if he completes the challenge.
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Communique Signals Execution of Foreign Business Agent
The statement warns that measures will lead to the execution of the foreign business agent and the government must bear full responsibility. It makes no mention of any ransom.
Mills to retire amid sobriety fears in Arkansas
Rep. Wilbur Mills announces he will not seek re election, citing risk the campaign could trigger drinking. Doctors warn strain from campaigning could endanger his sobriety as Mills battles alcoholism. In Bogotá, Colombian police seize 80 tons of marijuana worth about 32 million dollars at a remote ranch, arresting 14 including an American citizen.
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