Kidnap talks stall as Trudeau attacks FLQ bandits
In Montreal and Ottawa, negotiations over the fate of two kidnapped officials reach a standstill. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau condemns the FLQ as bandits whileFLQ lawyer Robert Lemieux warns of possible withdrawal without new directives. Cross and LaPorte remain in captivity as talks falter.
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Montreal
UPI
Pierre Trudeau
FLQ
Trudeau
Canada
Robert Lemieux
Bay State no fault sponsor agrees to lift 15% rate cut
In Boston UPI the original sponsor of no fault auto insurance and an insurance lobbyist agreed to remove the 15 percent across the board premium reduction from the reform law. Governor Sargent supported the cut but faced opposition from Rep. Dukakis and insurer counsel Wilkins who argued the mandated cut is irrational and unconstitutional. The no fault bill would allow reimbursement to policyholders to reduce costly court cases while controversy centers on the required rate reduction for all policies.
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Boston
UPI
Francis W. Sargent
C. Eugene Farnam
Michael S. Dukakis
Dbrookline
Sargent
Supreme Judicial Court
Dukakis
Herbert P. Wilkins
Wilkins
Bomb threat halts Panther trial hearings in New Haven
Pretrial hearings for Black Panther Party leaders Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins were interrupted by a bomb threat at 3 45 p m. The Superior Court and nearby federal and local facilities were evacuated but no device was found. Proceedings resumed later with Seale challenging juror eligibility and motions to dismiss on publicity grounds.
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New Haven, Conn
UPI
Black Panther Party
Bobby G. Seale
Ericka Huggins
Superior Court
Federal Court
Circuit Court
Post Office
Seale
Harold M. Mulvey
Miss Huggins
Alex Rackley
Panther
Lonnie McLucas
McLucas
Rackley
Pollster says recession issue will hurt GOP
Williamsburgh based pollster Louis Harris warned at the 1970 UPI Editors and Publishers Conference that the economic issue will hurt Republicans in this year's elections. His surveys show the public fears a genuine recession with six in ten seeing income gains lag behind living costs, 71 percent doubting price relief, and 21 percent reporting layoffs or reduced hours. Harris noted a hungry yearning for leadership amid these concerns.
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Williamsburg
UPI
Louis Harris
Harris
Sadat pleads for Egypt support before referendum
Anwar Sadat urged politicians and military leaders to back his candidacy as Egypt heads toward a national referendum on Thursday. He prepares for a six year term, will be sworn in Saturday, and stresses collective leadership and Egypt's military strength while seeking a negotiated Middle East solution.
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Cairo
UPI
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Sadat
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Mohamed Fawzi
Abdul el-Brollosy
Nile Delta
Mir Abdul Kom
Middle East
Congress Faces First Lame Duck Session in 20 Years
Washington based report notes Congress plans limited action after elections as lawmakers seek to go home for campaigns. It highlights fears of an “unmitigated disaster” and a packed post election agenda including potential Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid changes, tax shifts, and antihijacking measures, with adjournment uncertain.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Senate Gop
Hugh Tt
Russell B. Long
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Nixon
Senate
Conservative group sees things going their way
Americans for Constitutional Action says 1970 congressional voting shows a renewed conservatism with some radical liberal senators adopting more conservative stances to win re election. ACA released ratings based on 24 Senate roll calls and 19 House votes this year, noting the trend in both chambers.
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UPI
Americans For Constitutional Action
ACA
Congress
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