Brazil. 16 political prisoners held in Elbrick kidnapping
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's military junta faced a 48 hour ultimatum after gunmen abducted U.S. Ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick. The ransom note demanded the release of 16 prisoners tied to Mil-8 and National Liberation Action, with threats of execution if not fulfilled. Police tightened rounds, while stations aired the manifesto and searches continued.
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U.S
Charles Burke Elbrick
Ebrick
Junta
Elbrick
Fromm
Arthur da Costa E Silva
Chile
Mexico
Algeria
Mil-8
Mi-8
National Liberation Action
Rio
Ulbrick
Racial Tensions In Wait Period Across Nation
Civil disorder expert Dr. John P. Spiegel of Brandeis warns of simmering racial tensions as militants await Nixon actions. He notes a wait and see attitude in black and white communities, armed youths, and ongoing unrest. He cites cooler temper since last year but stresses unresolved problems and restrained media coverage may feed disorder.
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Nixon
John P. Spiegel
Brandeis University
Lemberg Center For the Study of
Spiegel
Apo
Martin Luther King Jr
Spiegel Sai
Blood Clot Risk Seen But Pill Benefits Still Win
A government advisory panel says oral contraceptives' benefits still outweigh risks despite new evidence linking birth control pills to blood clots. The 14 member panel, citing studies and British research, notes a higher clot risk for pill users and a 3 percent higher chance of death between 15 and 44 compared with other methods, while deeming overall benefit to risk ratio favorable.
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Washington
Food and and Drug Administration
FDA
Herbert L. Ley Jr
Louis M. Hellman
New York City
Ley
Helman
Texas Pop Festival May Be On Way Out
Lewisville officials pledge end to pop events after controversial Texas International Pop Festival mayor Sam Houston predicts no future festivals. Police chief Ralph Adams resigns amid protests over festival handling. About 80 to 85 arrests during three days, mostly for drug violations. no arrests inside grounds. Nude swimming draws criticism. officials opt for restraint to avoid riots.
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Lewisville
Tex
Sam Houston
Houston
Ralph Adams
Garza-Little Elm Reservoir
Farmers Branch Mayors Asks Dallas County To Take Over City
Farmers Branch Mayor Pro Tem George Grimmer urged Dallas County Commissioners to seize control of the troubled suburb’s government. The city faced legal problems after a councilman was dismissed and another resigned during a heated meeting, with Grimmer himself resigning though not yet acted upon by the council.
Board Fires Teacher In Beard Dispute
Kerrville Texas AP: The Kerrville school board fired math instructor Gene Ball after he refused to shave his beard grown during summer months. Ball had been suspended earlier. he argued he was not given time to prepare his case and may seek another meeting. Superintendent Paul Barr cited district policy banning beards by male students to avoid a double standard.
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School Board of Trustees
Gene Ball
Paul Barr
Barr
Ball
Poage Pushes Work Requirement for Food Stamps
Washington AP Rep W R Poage chair of the House Agriculture Committee urges only able bodied poor should receive food stamps and says government must create jobs if needed to require work. He estimates about 14 to 15 percent of welfare food stamp recipients could work and fears numbers rise if fed while loafing.
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House Agriculture Committee
Rep
W.R. Poage
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Poage
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