CIA plotted killings with underworld help in early 1960s
Senate intelligence committee says CIA sought to kill Fidel Castro and Patrice Lumumba with underworld help in the 1960s and could not determine presidential approval. It details eight plots and one attempt to poison Lumumba, noting a possible Eisenhower authorization for that Lumumba plan.
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Senate panel reflects on assassinations in U S policy
The Senate intelligence committee, 11 members, notes a lesson for future policy from past assassination plots used as a foreign policy instrument. A three paragraph epilogue, read aloud by Chairman Frank Church, rejects the acts as un-American and misaligned with ideals of hope for a better life.
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High level officials tied to plots in Castro Lumumba era
A committee report states assassination schemes were not definitively authorized by presidents or top agencies due to vague commands. It asserts plots and coup attempts occurred at the highest levels under Eisenhower Johnson Kennedy and a 1970 Chile case. Names like Allen Dulles and Richard Bissell appear as aware officials.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Chile
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Lumumba
Allen W. Dailes
CIA
Richard Bissell
Fremont boxing club trains young fighters for junior Olympics
In Fremont, a gym buzzes with the Fremont International Boxing Club Inc fighters, a four year program once known as the South State Club. A 12 year old standout endures a grueling session, sparring, bag work, and conditioning under coach Walt Carvalho who stresses hard work to outlast rivals in the ring.
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Carvalho
Weather update with mild temps and clouds tonight
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow bring little temperature change with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s to 40s. Yesterday’s Fremont high reached 69 and a low near 6 is noted for the period.
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New York Legislature Faces Tax Hike Pressure
In New York the legislature debates raising city taxes by 200 million dollars to meet President Ford’s demand for self help before federal aid. The move aims to avert a municipal financial crisis as Washington watches.
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Card casino promoter seeks March ballot repeal of city ban
UNION CITY promoters claim 1240 signatures enough to place a repeal of the city ordinance banning card parlors on the March ballot. Promoter Thomas Ferrara and city clerk Terry Belanger say signatures meet required thresholds for a regular election, with three council seats also on the ballot. Ferrara plans a $2 million poker parlor in the Alvarado area, promising jobs and revenue.
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Terry Belanger
Thomas Ferrara
Belanger
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Reagan faces assassination scare during Florida stop
MIAMI See Reagan announce candidacy for the Republican nomination and endure an assassination scare in Florida when a man brandished a plastic toy pistol near him. Secret Service quickly wrestled the device away as Reagan remained calm saying it wasn’t real. He continued to a news conference and later departed for New Hampshire.
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