SLA Kidnapers Threaten Hearst Execution in Berkeley
An SLA letter claims Patricia Hearst has been abducted and held in protective custody. FBI Chief Bates says it may be up to Hearst’s family to decide on pursuing rescue. Investigators note links to Foster slay suspects Remiro and Little, held at San Quentin after a Concord gunfight. The postmarked letter from Berkeley dates Feb 4.
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Richard Little
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Simon urges states to ration gasoline plan
Federal energy chief William E. Simon urged states to set up their own gasoline rationing systems to curb panic buying and delays. Thirteen states already have some form of control, with regional schemes creating a checkerboard pattern. Assistant Secretary Robert H. Binder urged interim steps and full-scale planning, noting Oregon’s even odd license plate plan and a Saturday free-for-all. States should have energy conservation contingency plans ready by March 15.
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Oregon
Heath calls snap election amid Britain coal crisis
Prime Minister Edward Heath announced dissolution of Parliament and a national vote as Britain faces a deep economic crisis and militant union resistance to wage controls. Polls warn of trouble for the Conservative government ahead of the February 28 election while a three month emergency state remains in force after a miners strike slowdown.
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Truckers Reject Compromise Over Fuel Costs
Truck drivers nationwide denounced the Washington deal that would let firms pass higher diesel prices to them and urged continued walkouts. Observers noted mixed traffic changes while state police reported light to rising activity. incidents of violence and National Guard patrols occurred in several states as independent driver groups and magazines opposed the settlement.
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Russia pressures Iceland to oust U S military bases
Washington reports Moscow leans on Iceland to eject U S forces at Keflavik, threatening oil stoppage unless Iceland names bases closed. Officials note oil delays as tied to technical issues, while Iceland says no foundation for rumor. U S troops and base seen as NATO linchpin in Arctic Atlantic defense.
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U S and Panama begin talks on canal treaty
Panamanian and U S negotiators opened discussions over a new Panama Canal treaty to replace the 1903 pact with staged handover of control. Kissinger said the aim is swift completion while demonstrators outside the signing protested. The accord sets Panama jurisdiction over the canal at signing and eventual full operation by Panama, with capacity expansion provisions.
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Dick Wilson Edges Russell Means To Lead Oglala Sioux
Dick Wilson, a 39 year old former plumber, defeated militant leader Russell Means to become president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe at Pine Ridge. Final unofficial tally: Wilson 1709 Means 1530. Means to request a recount citing irregularities amid post election tensions and a separate shooting incident in White Clay injuring a 9 year old.
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The Seven Ups a Cop Drama at Twin Cinemas
Roy Scheider stars in The Seven Ups, a GP rated drama with strong chase sequences that edge past The French Connection. American Graffiti also plays well, while Chariots of the Gods opens at Manchester Cinema in a Daniken based speculative history.
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ABC cancels Cavett show with Chicago Seven guests
ABC canceled the Dick Cavett Show slated for Thursday night after deeming the program biased for not balancing controversial issues. The taped interview with Tom Hayden Abbie Hoffman Rennie Davis and Jerry Rubin covered lifestyle changes since their 1969 conspiracy trial following 1968 Democratic Convention riots.
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Tom Hayden
Abbie Hoffman
Rennie Davis
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Unemployment rises as truckers strike hits meat sector
The American Meat Institute in Chicago reports 21 meat plants employing 10,000 workers have closed. If the strike persists into the weekend, most packers and processors nationwide face closures. Northeast markets cut staff as southern and western produce runs dry. Nationwide unemployment linked to the energy crisis nears 250,000, about 100,000 from the truckers strike.
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