Rockefeller nomination moves to full Senate this week
Senate Rules Committee plans to send Nelson Rockefeller s vice presidential nomination to the full Senate this week for approval despite concerns over gifts and loans totaling 2.5 million to public officials. The committee meets Wednesday for likely unanimous approval, with a formal vote anticipated Thursday or Friday and a possible report by next Tuesday before Thanksgiving recess.
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Mercury polluted swordfish seized in Portland Maine
UPI reports over a ton of mercury contaminated swordfish was seized by the FDA in Portland. About 2,500 pounds of swordfish loins were stored at Brown's Wharf awaiting a federal destruction order after a Nov 4 seizure. Coastal Fisheries President Bernard Lewis said the action ends their swordfish business with an estimated value around $4,000. FDA tests showed mercury levels 90 to 95 percent above the 0.5 ppm tolerance.
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Daley ally Keane jailed for five years in mail fraud
Alderman Thomas Keane, longtime Daley confidant and City Council floor leader, received a five year prison term and a 27000 dollar fine for conspiracy and 17 counts of mail fraud. Judge Bernard Decker said the case shows public trust violations carry serious consequences. Daley voiced hope the conviction could be overturned on appeal, praising Keane as a friend and noting his past service to Illinois and Chicago.
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Richard J. Daley
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Daley
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James R. Thompson
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Nixon's bid to silence Hunt through clemency cash
UPI reporting reveals Richard Nixon sought to quiet Howard Hunt by promising clemency and cash as Watergate prosecutions neared a verdict. White House tapes show Nixon discussing payments and public relations moves to shield Hunt, Buckley backing clemency, and fears Hunt could reveal details about the Ellsberg psychiatrist break‑in.
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UPI
Howard Hunt
Richard Nixon
Hunt
White House
Nixon
Charles W. Colson
Watergate Seven
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Hunt’s
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William F. Buckley Jr
James Buckley
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Daniel Ellsberg
Watergate
Greyhound Strikes Halt Nation Wide Bus Service
Greyhound bus drivers and other workers struck on Monday halting service from Atlantic to Pacific and stranding passengers. Continentals Trailways saw surge in demand while Amtrak offered to honor Greyhound tickets. Negotiations with Amalgamated Council of Greyhound Divisions ended as the strike began.
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UPI
Greyhound
United States
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Pacific
Canadian
Mexico
Detroit
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Bob Lindberg
Continental Trailways
Continental
Dallas
Amtrak
James L. Kerrigan
Amalgamated Council of Greyhound Divisions
Philippine ambassador seized in Washington hostage crisis
A Philippine national seized Ambassador Eduardo Romualdez and a civilian at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, holding them 10 hours to secure his 15 year old son's flight to the United States. The two hostages were released unharmed after a deal backed by President Marcos, and the assailant was arrested by the FBI.
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Washington
UPI
Philippine National
Manila
United States
Napoleon Lechoco
Eduardo Z. Romualdez
Ferdinand Marcos
FBI
Lechoco
Maryland
J. V. Cruz
New York
Romualdezo
Imelda Marcos
Marcos
Cruz
Mario Lagdameo
Lagdameo
Ernesto Lagdameo
Gary R. Alexander
Alexander
Ford calls for halving sugar intake amid price rise
President Ford urged Americans to cut sugar consumption by half while expanding the 1975 import quota to seven million short tons. He tied restraint to a broader global trade plan to boost U.S. sugar production and allow refiners to source from most exporters except Cuba. Sugar prices have surged from 18 to 60–65 cents per pound.
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UPI
Ford
Japan
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