Hoffa resigns as Teamsters president amid parole bid
James R. Hoffa steps down as head of the Teamsters after four years in prison. Frank E. Fitzsimmons to lead the union as Hoffa retains Michigan Conference of Teamsters and Local 299. Hoffa seeks parole while officials say his dual posts may affect his case.
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Washington
UPI
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Teamsters’ Executive Board
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Michigan Conference of Teamsters
Local 299
Michigan
Fitzsimmons
Frank Fitzsimmons
International Union
General Executive Board
David Beck
Teamster
Bodies unearthed in Yuba City mass murder toll rises
A 24th body was found in a peach orchard along the Feather River, bringing the death toll in America’s worst confirmed mass murder to two dozen. Sheriff Roy Whiteaker plans further digs at underwater suspected sites as Juan V. Corona faces a murder case in Marysville. The latest victim, killed about a month ago, matched the pattern of machete wounds and head coverings seen in previous corpses.
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Yuba City
Calif
UPI
Feather River
America
Roy Whiteaker
Marysville
Juan V. Corona
Corona
Western Aerial Photos, Inc
Eugene W. Powell
Redwood City
San Francisco
Whiteaker
Powell
Two film double feature at Harte Theatre this week
A roundup of current movie offerings at regional theatres and drive ins. Patton and M A S H headline Bennington Drive-In with Catch 22 at Hathaway's. Wuthering Heights on campus and Get Carter at Harte. Mrs Pollfax Spy at Manchester Cinema. Listings note showtimes and venues.
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Harte Theatre
Hathaway’s
Emily Bronte
Williamstown
Michael Caine
Carter
Rosalind Russell
Mrs. Pollfax
Manchester
Ros
Sheriff denies bugging Angela Davis jail cell
Marin County sheriff rejected claims that Angela Davis's cell was illegally bugged and that the adjoining workroom is under surveillance. The defense argued for bail while Davis faces murder, kidnapping and conspiracy charges from the 1970 courthouse shootout. A judge kept pretrial hearings pending.
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San Rafael
Calif
UPI
Marin County
Angela Davis
Louis Montanos
Howard W. Moore
Albert W. Harris Jr
Miss Davis
Richard E. Arnason
Moore
Harris
Brudhell Magee
Ford’s first car first auto built in Detroit 1896
Detroit story marks 75 years since Henry Ford built his first quadricycle. A two cylinder engine, no reverse or brake, door broken with an ax to escape the workshop, Ford drove a few blocks before triumphant home return. He later founded Ford Motor Co seven years after that trial run.
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Detroit
UPI
Guglielmo Marconi
William Jennings Bryan
William Russell
Jim Brady
Henry Ford
Detroit Edison Co
Henry
Ford
Clara
Ford Motor Co
Treasury says preferential taxes cost US $44 billion in 1970
The Treasury report released by Senator Proxmire states tax expenditures cost about 44 billion dollars in 1970, roughly 20 percent of annual government spending, with oil depletion, mortgage interest and property tax deductions among the biggest losses. It notes a 1969 reform reduced losses from 46.6 to 43.95 billion and urges Congress to review these provisions.
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Washington
The
Treasury
William Proxmire
D-Wis
House-Senate Joint Economic Committee
Proxmire
Congress
War Critics Split on Draft Extension
Senate debate grew heated as supporters like Senator George Aiken urged a one year extension to give the president authority in emergencies while opponents led by Edward Kennedy and Thomas Eagleton warned that extending the draft would burden the poor and prolong the war. Hatfield argued for ending conscription to force a move to volunteer service, while Stennis warned against abrupt cuts that could threaten national security.
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Washington
UPI
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Aiken
U.S
Vietnam
Indochina
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
Nixon
Mark O. Hatfield
Mike Grave
Alaska
Hatfield
Eagleton
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
John C. Stennis
Dmiss
Nixon favors San Diego for convention
Washington reports San Diego, which withdrew in 1972, now appears Nixon’s choice for the Republican National Convention site. White House aides contacted San Diego officials to bid, though Nixon has not stated a site preference. The Site Selection Committee will visit in about two weeks amid bids from Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Miami Beach, and Louisville.
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Washington
UPI
San Diego
Nixon
GOP
San Clemente
Pacific Coast
Ronald Ziegler
White House
Robert Finch
William Timmons
Republican
Chicago
Houston
San Francisco
Miami Beach
Louisville
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Treasury Reports
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England
Michael Foot
Fred Foot
Mathaway
Eee Canby
Hattin Balsam
Richard Geramin
Arthur Garfunkel
Jack Gilford
Buck Henry
Bob Newmart
Anthony Periins
Paramount Pict
Michael J. Pollard
Uttle Fauss and
Big Halsy
Asyu
Bromo-Seltzer
Fishman's
20Th Century Fox
Ingo Preminger
DE Luxe
Ri Panavision
Iroller
Broyles Roller Skating Arena
Dalton Ave
Pittsfield
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Dad
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