Downey Reflects On 21 Years In Chinese Prison And Move To Law
John T. Downey, once a CIA pilot imprisoned in China from 1952 to 1973, says he bears no bitterness toward captors or U.S. officials. Now in Wallingford after Harvard Law and passing the Connecticut bar, he plans to practice law with childhood friend John Carrozzella and join the New Haven area legal community. He recalls the political clash that kept him from feeling betrayed and notes a shift in his attitudes toward China and the United States.
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Dan Hall
Associated Press
Wallingford, Conn
John T. Downey
U.S
China
United States
Downey
America
Harvard Law School
Connecticut
CIA
Yale University
Richard Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
Manchuria
Fecteau
Nixon
John A. Carrozzella
New Haven
Strong Warnings On Hormone Labels From FDA
The FDA orders stronger health warnings on estrogen labels used by about five million American women. New physician directed labels must be printed within 60 days, with public input sought on plain language explanations for patients. The agency notes estrogens remain valuable for severe menopausal symptoms while highlighting risks.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Alexander M. Schmidt
Schmidt
Senate
Fishers Lane
Rockville
U.S. Cautions About Saudis Begin to Widen Congress Debate
Ford administration worries two bills in Congress could antagonize Saudi Arabia, the United States mid east ally and top foreign oil source, while warning that acts against Riyadh may raise world oil prices. Officials deny imminent moves.
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Ford Administration
Congress
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
United States
Administration
Israel
Henry A. Kissinger
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Alfred L. Atherton
Atherton
Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Foreign Relations Committee
John Sparkman
Alabama
Nelson Rockefeller
State Department
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
Sen
Frank Church
Idaho
Ford
Campaigns Clash Over Crime and Oil Policy
Carter and Ford trading barbs over crime policy as Carter accuses neglectful measures and vows a 100 day crusade. Kissinger and lawmakers weigh Maverick missile sales to Saudi Arabia amid oil embargo threats and Saudi reactions. FDA outlines estrogen labeling changes warning of cancer and pregnancy risks with patient and physician directives.
Autos for Sale Prompting Car Buyers to Shop Now
The ad highlights autos as essential and notes many households need a second car for work or teens. It invites readers to explore automobiles for sale and consider checking offerings next time they need a vehicle.
Rhodesia Crisis: Western Powers Seek a Unified Plan
Rhodesia faces pressure from the United States and Britain as African leaders signal not rejecting the British‑American plan, while Kissinger’s shuttle diplomacy evolves. Rogers says talks remain on track with conference attendance agreed. British envoy Rowlands shifts schedule to Botswana and Tanzania to brief five Southern African presidents on a peaceful transition.
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Britain
Washington
William D. Rogers
Rogers
Henry A. Kissinger
Edward Rowlands
London
Rowlands
Botswana
Kenneth Kaunda
Zambia
Samora Machel
Mozambique
Agostinho Neto
Angola
Sir Seretse Khama
Dar Es Salaam
Julius Nyerere
Tanzania
Rhodesia
Two Ashburn Brothers Sentenced in Meigs Theft Case
In Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge John Bacon sentenced Larry Ashburn and Dean Ashburn, both of Ewington, to one to five years for possession of stolen goods. The brothers were found guilty after a 70 minute jury deliberation and faced earlier charges of breaking and entering. the toolbox and tools were valued at 1600 dollars. The verdict and sentencing follow threats made to Deputy James Crisp, with an appeal indicated by attorney Carson Crow.
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James
Warren Black
Crisp
Columbus
Charles Knight
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