Senators Meet With Fidel Castro in Havana Talks
Two U S senators Jacob Javits and Claiborne Pell met Fidel Castro in Havana for a three hour session. They said the ice has been broken and Cuba may seek normalized relations with the United States. The visit focused on revolutionary export, jailed Americans, and seized property.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Claiborne Pell
D-R.i
Castro
Pell
Ford
CIA
Allende
Chile
Soviet Union
China
Javits
House Committee Realignment Debate Sparks Heated Week
In Washington the House weighs a Bolling committee realignment plan that would cut two panels and overhaul major jurisdictions while opponents push a no change alternative. The session also centers on funding for Nixon’s post-presidency, with a $398,000 measure on the table and a vote set for Tuesday.
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Washington
House
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Richard Bolling
D-Mo
Kidnapping Charges Dismissed in Cincinnati Case
Frank Joseph Weichman 26, parolee, had kidnapping charges dropped at a Hamilton County Municipal Court preliminary hearing tied to 4-year-old Allison Mechem daughter of Taft Broadcasting exec Charles S. Mechem Jr. A second man, Clifford J. Kroger 38, faced extradition hearing. Kroger once lived near the Mechems.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Frank Joseph Weichman
Hamilton County
Weichman
Allison Mechem
Charles S. Mechem Jr
Taft Broadcasting Co
Florida
Clifford J. Kroger
Kroger
Mechems
Portuguese President Resigns Amid Crisis in Portugal
Gen Antonio de Spinola resigned as Portugal president citing inability to halt chaos. The Junta of National Salvation named Gen Francisco Costa Gomes as his successor, replacing the ousted Salazar regime heirs.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Antonio de Spinola
Junta of National Salvation
Salazar
Spinola
Francisco Costa Gomes
Nixon Offer to Return Pardon Dismissed as Irrelevant
A White House source says former President Nixon proposed returning Ford era blanket pardon but the offer was not taken seriously and sparked political controversy.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Ford
White House
Early School Closing Possible Over Christmas in Warren
Warren City School District weighs how soon to close for Christmas due to a financial pinch after voters rejected 6.5 and 6.8 mill levies in May and August. A 6.8 mill levy returns next month and defeat could close schools. they plan to reopen January 5 and add a week or two to June to recover lost time.
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Warren
Ohio
Warren City
Weather Outlook Quiet and Cool Tonight Then Warmer Tuesday
Cloudy and cooler tonight with overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Partly cloudy and cool Tuesday with daytime highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Details on Page 3.
Hostages Held in Venezuelan Consulate Swap Demands
U S diplomat Barbara Hutchison and five others were held inside the Caracas area consulate by leftist gunmen demanding 1 million dollars and safe passage to Cuba or Mexico for themselves and 37 Dominican prisoners. Government rejects demands and cuts electricity, while a negotiating arc and limited aid begin.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Barbara Hutchison
Miss Hutchison
U.S
Robert A. Hurwitch
U.S. Information Service
Jesus de Gregorio
Cuba
Mexico
Horwitch
First Lady Betty Ford Cancer Report Expected
Doctors expect the pathology results from Betty Ford's breast cancer operation to clarify spread and guide future treatment. President Ford delays public events and campaign plans as the White House awaits medical updates on the First Lady's prognosis.
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Washington
Betty Ford
Ford
White House
William Roberts
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Utah
California
Miners chief sees possible accord before November deadline
United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller says a new settlement could be reached with coal operators to avoid a strike before the contract expires on November 12. He urged good faith bargaining and a clear lay language contract.
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Charleston
W.va
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Miller
Wchs TV
Washington
Ing
Guy Farmer
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Gasoline Tax Emerges as Ford Inflation Remedy Plan
Washington AP report says Ford may include a new 10 to 20 cent per gallon gasoline tax in his anti inflation program to Congress. White House officials note the move aims to curb consumption and boost revenue for programs, alongside housing help and public works.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
White House
Treasury
William E. Simon
Public Service
Simon
Judge Orders Separate Trial For Strachan
U S District Judge John J Sirica ordered a separate Watergate cover up trial for former White House aide Gordon Strachan The action leaves five defendants to face the main cover up trial set to begin Tuesday Strachan's lawyer said they have been severed from the case The judge also planned to rule on allowing typed transcripts alongside 33 presidential tapes as evidence in the trial The other defendants include former Attorney General John N Mitchell former chief of staff H R Haldeman former domestic counselor John D Ehrlichman and two Nixon re election staffers Robert C Mardian and Kenneth W Parkinson The grand jury indicted Nixon as a co conspirator and he has been subpoenaed though his health may delay his appearance The Watergate trial drew extensive media attention with 135 organizations seeking 65 media seats Mitchell and Ehrlichman have prior trial outcomes and appeals The proceedings focus on who ordered and knew about the June 1972 break in and the ensuing cover up
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Washington
John J. Sirica
White House
Gordon Strachan
Strachan
John M. Bray
U.S
Leon Jaworski
Sirica
Atty
John N. Mitchell
H.R. Haldeman
Nixon
John D. Ehrlichman
Robert C. Mardian
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Mitchell
Ehrlichman
Robert Vesco
Daniel Ellsberg
Voter Registration Deadline Near for Ohio Election
Columbus AP report notes October 7 is the voter registration deadline for the November 5 general election. About seven million Ohioans may qualify to vote. To vote one must be a U S citizen at least 18 by election day and reside in the county and precinct for 30 days.
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Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
Reevaluation Set At Lima State Hospital
Reevaluation teams moved into Lima State Hospital for the criminally insane to interview about 625 patients for possible transfer, return to court, or release. The effort follows a federal court order from Judge Nicholas Walinski and arises from a 1973 suit by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality.
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Lima, Ohio
Lima State Hospital
Toledo
U.S
Dist
Nicholas Walinski
State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Walinski
Advocates For Basic Legal Equality
Auction of mower blade nets quick sale in Athens
Lloyd Hudnall of Route 5 Athens placed an Action Act advertisement to sell a mower blade. He received a dozen calls and sold the blade the same day the ad appeared. The first caller bought the blade and he noted further potential buyers could have followed.
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Lloyd Hudnall
Route 5
Athens
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