Rebozo Sues Post for 10 Million Libel Claim
C. G. Bebe Rebozo sues the Washington Post in federal court in Miami for 10 million dollars alleging libel over a front page stock scandal report. The suit cites notes from an insurance investigator and the February 1968 timing, while related media cases and freedom of access debates unfold in several states.
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Miami
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities
San Diego
Goodman
NBC
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Times
Otepka
Roszel Thomson
Mike and Ann Moffitt
Glasgow
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dick Nixon
Bank hostage standoff ends as sniper kills bandit
In Atlanta a police sniper from a bank roof shot a bandit crouched among four bank hostages causing his death. The gunman, later named as George Lenton Whitefield, had demanded $200000 from a nearby getaway car while a wounded officer and no hostages were harmed.
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Car makers defend claims at Washington FTC hearing
Volkswagen presented Paul Revere of Toms River New Jersey as proof for its two cent per mile figure from a 1966 Beetle. Ford Chevrolet Renault and other automakers faced FTC scrutiny over ad claims including mileage and handling, with several firms admitting figures reflect ideal conditions rather than guaranteed performance.
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Revere
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FTC
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Renault
House approves 1.4 billion plan to revitalize Northeast rails
The House voted 306 to 82 to form a federal nonprofit corporation, the Federal Nation Railroad Association, to abandon unprofitable lines and rebuild a streamlined system from New England to the Mississippi. It authorizes stock issuance and local matching funds, with workers kept on salary or placed in new jobs until retirement at 65.
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Secret Service Seizes 30 Dollar Bill Caricature
Gale E. Wagner, Kansas City sculptor, had a counterfeit $30 bill seized by the Secret Service. The note features the San Clemente White House and Nixon, though Wagner plans a new Watergate themed piece. He considers legal avenues while offering limited edition caricature stamps at Henri Art Gallery.
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San Clemente
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Mitchell
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Arthur Benson II
American Civil Liberties Union
Benson
Federal Reserve
Widow's husband casket mix up prompts second service
Leonard Zilbert apologized for a stranger dressed in John Greenia’s clothes placed in his casket. The body was exhumed and returned to the chapel for full military honors before being flown to Brooklyn for burial at Greenwood Cemetery. The error disrupted the viewing for Minnie Greenia and VFW Post 3559 members.
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UPI
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Greenia
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Post 3559
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Brooklyn
Greenwood Cemetery
Thanksgiving turkeys to be plentiful yet pricey this year
UPI reports Agriculture Department economists say turkey production is up slightly but lower slaughter weights keep total pounds similar to last year. Strong demand has reduced cold storage stocks and kept turkey prices higher despite easing chicken beef and pork costs.
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UPI
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Turkey
Jury finds man guilty of slaying eight women
Edmund E Kemper III, a 6 foot 9 inch, 280 pound suspect, was found guilty by a superior court jury of eight counts of first degree murder in the killings of eight women including his mother. He confessed to killing six hitchhikers, his mother and her friend, and described cannibalistic fantasies.
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Calif
UPI
Edmund E. Kemper III
Kemper
Harry E. Brauer
Nixon Steals Spotlight At Dinner Honoring Pat Nixon
President Richard M. Nixon attended a dinner in Nevada honoring Pat Nixon and two other Nevada-born women, Helen Belich Bentley and Eva Adams. He praised strong leadership and womanhood, recalled a Caracas mob incident, and shared moments about his mother and perseverance.
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UPI
United States
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Nevada State Society
Helen Belich Bentley
Federal Maritime Commission
Eva Adams
U.S. Mint
Million ransom paid for Aboco executive held in Argentina
In Buenos Aires the U S Amoco Argentina Oil Co paid 1 million dollars two weeks ago for the release of kidnapped Amoco Argentina Oil Co president David B Wilkie Jr 48 father of five who was abducted Oct 23 as he left his home in a northern Buenos Aires suburb. Officials said abductors were not following their agreed plan and negotiations faced delays. Swissair executive Kurt Schmid was kidnapped in the same area a day earlier with no information released by Swissair.
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UPI
U.S
David B. Wilkie Jr
Amoco Argentina Oil Co
Wilkie
Chicago
Kurt Schmid
Swissair
At the Movies Twin Cinemas double features
Twin Cinemas Cinema I presents Costa Gavras political dramas A State of Siege and I both acclaimed. Cinema II offers The Secretary and All the Young Wives in a questionable pairing. Harte shows A Touch of Class and Soldier Blue, with Night Watch starring Elizabeth Taylor at Manchester. For times, see ads.
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