FBI nabs all six in largest U.S. cash heist
The FBI rounded up six suspects in the Armored Express Co burglary, valued at about 4.3 million dollars. William Marzano surrendered in Chicago as Pasquel Marzano and Luigi DiFonzo were deported from the British West Indies to face charges. Bond figures range from 375,000 to 1 million, with authorities citing hidden loot in secret West Indies bank accounts.
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Armored Express Co
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Luigi Michael DiFonzo
United States
British West Indies
U.S
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West Indies
Thompson
Grand Cayman
Isle
DiFonzo
Miami
William Marrera
Special groups pour money into political campaigns
Special interest groups contributed 8.5 million to House and Senate candidates through Oct 15 per Common Cause. Labor donations surpassed 1972 levels, while business and professional groups paid slightly less. More than two thirds, 5.8 million, went to Democrats with 5.2 million to incumbents. Labor unions led spending, with over 1.5 million in Sept 1 to Oct 15, and 4.3 million for 1974.
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National Education Association
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Steel Workers Union
Rockefeller Tax Files Deepen Nomination Scrutiny
Los Angeles Times reports the House Judiciary Committee holds IRS files on Nelson Rockefeller described as adverse but Rockefeller blocks public release citing tax secrecy law. The情 committee debates whether to press for disclosure as his vice presidential nomination faces further scrutiny.
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Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
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New York
Amnesty clemency board aims for Nov. 15 recommendations
The Presidential Clemency Board expects to send first amnesty recommendations for Vietnam era draft dodgers and deserters to President Ford by November 15. Of 85 extended furloughes, 36 have applied for clemency. others face return to prison. Goodell cites possible one more extension for those who sought clemency.
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UPI
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Ford
Charles Goodell
United States
Goodell
Former Greek leaders charged with treason by court
An Appeals Court in Athens charged former dictator George Papadopoulos and four lieutenants with high treason for the 1967 coup that toppled democracy. Papadopoulos and others are in exile on Kea island after deportation last week. The trial could carry the death penalty.
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Papedopoulos
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Papadopoulos
Alexandros Lykourentos
Book author claims Ray killed King for notoriety
William Bradford Huie testified in a federal court hearing that he wrote He Slew the Dreamer to uncover the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. and that James Earl Ray acted alone. Huie said he stopped promoting a conspiracy theory after Ray admitted firing the sniper shot on April 4, 1968.
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Nashville State Penitentiary
Mrs Ford resumes duties after cancer treatment plan
Mrs. Ford is well and back at work as First Lady. White House doctors report no clinical evidence of residual cancer after breast removal and lymph node tests. She will receive chemotherapy as a precaution to ensure comprehensive treatment while avoiding more aggressive therapies. She greeted UNICEF fundraiser children on the South Portico, dropping coins and distributing Halloween treats.
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Lukash
Ford
Kennedy probe faces Globe charges of biased handling
The Boston Globe portrait of Kennedy’s Chappaquiddick probes faces criticism from Edmund Denis, a former Bristol County district attorney, who calls the Globe’s view vindictive and says Kennedy escaped strong charges due to inept prosecution and preferential treatment by officials. The Globe’s Spotlight Team report cites altered procedures and deference to Kennedy across the police, inquest, and grand jury reviews. County Prosecutor Walter E Steele says Kennedy received special treatment, noting you don’t treat a United States senator the same as a stockbroker.
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Time Magazine
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Chappaquiddick
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Frost
the Globe
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Fioutine
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United
Kent State trial probes mystery man on campus
Eight Ohio National Guardsmen face trial for firing on demonstrators at Kent State University in 1970. Defense lawyers allege a masked man, possibly a leader of the antiwar protest, appeared on campus the day of the incident. John Filo was questioned about a man in a white mask seen in photos.
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Filo
Red No. 2 dye linked to cancer claims by Nader group
A Ralph Nader Health Research Group warned Red No. 2 dye may cause cancer at doses from common foods and cosmetics. They urged FDA to ban it, noting one third can of red soda daily could harm a 110 pound pregnant woman, and cited conflicting fetotoxicity results alongside three FDA studies. The group reported wide consumption and urged swift public protection.
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UPI
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