Army project to kill 14 million blackbirds faces environmental challenge
Environmental Defense Fund threatens court over Army plans to spray a detergent-like chemical on roosting blackbirds at Fort Campbell Kentucky and Milan Army Ammunition Plant Tennessee. The plan aims to freeze birds by temperature drop below 45 degrees, using helicopters and planes to apply the mixture. The fund seeks an environmental impact statement to scrutinize necessity and human health risks. The Army says the project will not cause significant environmental impact. The bird mix includes 50 percent starlings, 25 percent grackles, 20 percent cowbirds, and 5 percent red-wing blackbirds.
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Ford fires Sawhill over Morton's energy shakeup
President Ford says he pushed out John Sawhill at Rogers Morton's urging as part of a broad energy reorganization. Andrew Gibson to lead the Federal Energy Administration while Robert Seamans and Dixy Lee Ray are named to new energy roles and William Anders to head a Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Boston youth indicted over molotovs near high school
UPI reports federal civil rights charges filed against 18 year old Thomas McNaney for possession of a molotov cocktail near Hyde Park High School in Boston. Probable cause found for indictment on conspiracy to intimidate black students under desegregation orders. eight Molotovs found in a car. two juveniles involved. McNaney held for grand jury.
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Hassan III demands PLO recognition and warns of new war
Moroccan King Hassan II told Rabat that the United States and Israel must recognize the PLO or face a Middle East war funded by Arab oil. Arab leaders called the remarks a near ultimatum as they end a 21 nation summit. Israel held war maneuvers while Kissinger signaled openness to talks and the summit formed a joint command and a 2.35 billion dollar war chest. The king condemned Shukeiri's threats and urged peace initiatives led by Arab nations. FBI civil rights probe noted.
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Thieu fires top generals amid corruption crisis in Saigon
President Nguyen Van Thieu dismissed three corps commanders and ministries resign as public outrage over corruption and wartime failure grows. Six cabinet members quit, including Foreign Minister Vuong Van Bac, while Truong remains the only corps commander retained. Military shifts place three generals into training roles and tank corps duties as critics push for broader action. Demonstrations and police deployment loom in Saigon amid the purge.
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Nader says Connecticut refinery possible with need and safeguards
Ralph Nader warned that an oil refinery could be built in Connecticut if a proven demand exists and operators meet strict environmental safeguards. He urged independent ownership and caution against nuclear expansion, noting regional revenue potential while stressing not pitting states against each other.
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Ray Denies Killing and Hints at Conspiracy
MEMPHIS Tenn UPI James Earl Ray denied that he killed Dr Martin Luther King Jr but said he may have been partially responsible for his death during a federal court hearing on his bid for a new trial He suggested a conspiracy in the April 4 1968 sniper slaying at a Memphis motel The defense produced a letter Ray wrote to Senator James Eastland about a possible congressional probe of the murder He said he did not shoot King but did not rule out partial responsibility The testimony focused on statements to former defense lawyers and a letter from Ray’s lawyer Foreman warning of a high chance of conviction if tried and the possibility of saving his life through negotiation
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