FBI Takes Over Search for Hoffa
FBI takes command of the Hoffa disappearance case in Detroit coordinating a joint force of police agencies. Federal sources say Hoffa was likely kidnapped or killed amid his bid to regain union power, with extortion demands noted by FBI Director Kelley.
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Ford's Europe Tour Ends With Belgrade Talks On Arms and Economics
President Ford met with Tito in Belgrade to discuss Yugoslav requests to buy second line American arms and spare parts along with bilateral economic ties. Ford pledged personal attention to these issues while emphasizing U.S. support for Yugoslavia's independent stance amid a five country European tour.
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Budget Specialists Eye Experiment Cautiously
Seven months into the congressional budget experiment, House and Senate budget teams report modest gains and rising caution. The House has passed 10 of 14 regular department appropriations and remains near Ford’s targets, while the Senate shows only four funded bills and a $31.2 billion weapons bill rejected as risky for goals. Controllable and uncontrollable spending factors loom, with social security and debt interest shaping margins as lawmakers seek a centralized grip on spending and priorities.
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Blame Shifting Over Fuel Price Policy Faces End of Controls
Washington reports blame shifting intensifies as Congress votes to extend oil price controls for six months, a veto expected by President Ford upon return from Europe. Unregulated oil would rise from 5.25 to over 11 dollars per barrel, lifting retail petroleum prices and gasoline by up to 6 cents a gallon over eight months.
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Zenger Trial 1735 Sparks First Liberty Fight
The 1735 Zenger libel trial in New York Federal Hall featured Andrew Hamilton defending John Peter Zenger. Zenger’s print of critical government reflections challenged authority as his paper stayed alive behind jail terms and bail.
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Courtroom clash over libel truth in high profile case
In a heated exchange, Hamilton argues for proving truth in a libel case while the chief justice blocks admitting truth as evidence. The jury faces a verdict as tensions flare over press freedom and government abuses. (Continued on Page 7)
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Kunstler Removed From Raleigh Little Murder Case
In Raleigh North Carolina Judge Hamilton Hobgood ordered defense attorney William Kunstler escorted to Wake County Jail after a dispute over joining Joan Little's defense team. Little faces first degree murder charges in the stabbing of jailer Clarence Alligood.
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Gandhi Case Defused by Parliament Amendments
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi asked Parliament for retroactive amendments to erase the electoral practices conviction. The changes, introduced by Law Minister H R Gokhale, would defuse next week's Supreme Court appeal that could bar her from elective office for six years. Congress controls a two thirds majority. opposition boycotts session.
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Queen Mother Celebrates 75th Birthday Quietly in London
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother marks 75 as Britain praises the "good queen mum" for 52 years of royal service. Widow since 1952, she continues public duties while a small family gathering hosts her birthday.
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