Cannibalism thought among Gulf raft survivors
Richard Lebo, 36, offered to kill himself to feed his companion Gary Gillespie, 21, after 13 days adrift in a life raft. Both drank urine, ate limited cans of food, and endured cold, hunger, and weight loss before rescuers found them 70 miles south of Galveston. One crewman from their sunken cruiser remained missing.
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Fort Lauderdale
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Andy Carmone
Coast Guard
Petroleum Helicopters, Inc
Benevolent burglars pity almost victim in Michigan
In Jackson Michigan two men allegedly stole a table from Mrs. Joseph McCabe’s home then returned it and left a $20 bill. She told police her husband was in the hospital and the family had no money. The men reportedly left the note as they fled.
Missing students spark concern over ongoing crisis
A student from Ann Arbor, Smuts, 24, is among those missing as authorities and locals report the situation worsening. Residents quote lingering frustration with ineffective efforts to address the problem, stating it drags on and on.
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Joseph Smith
Smuts
Ann Arbor
Mich
Project sees recovery a year away economic note
A report projects real growth next year driven by personal income gains and lower unemployment. It notes personal income will rise 8.5 percent in 1975, while workers earn only 0.4 percent more than the prior year. Dempsey, chief negotiator for the National Railway Labor Conference, says the parties remain distant in talks.
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Sonal
Dempsey
National Railway Labor Conference
Attack on capitalism draws applause at women's parley
Echeverria urged a total transformation of the world as Waldheim opened the conference. He said the between men and women is essential to forge a more equitable global economy and society. Betty Friedan arrived to speak, saying women must cast off male domination, with Gloria Steinem Jane Fonda and Angela Davis expected to attend.
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Betty Friedan
Tribune
Gloria Steinem
Jane Fonda
Angela Davis
Chinese leaders worried over Mao's failing health
Reported concerns over Mao Zedong's health grow as observers note moments of disorientation and dependence on aides. Despite public denials, diplomats see signs of decline in recent months, while Mao remains surrounded by trusted aides and translators.
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Mao
Senate debate tainted by recount proposal and tainted votes
The Senate debate featured a recount proposal claiming 1000 more votes cast than counted and a counter stating election experience knows vote totals. Assistant Democratic Leader Byrd urged readiness to vote while others criticized hearings as redundant. Senator Pastore called the proceedings a charade.
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Yar Deminor
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
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