Scandal in Washington narrows on sex and payoffs
Colleen Gardner accused Rep. John Young of pressuring female staffers into sexual acts and said other Capitol aides report similar duties. The report names Sen. Mike Gravel and Rep. Wayne Hays amid broader allegations, while Elizabeth Ray prepares a lie detector test and diaries for investigators. Rep. Allan Howe faced arrest in Utah for propositioning officers. Tapes support coercion claims and witness accounts reveal staff frictions over assignments and party events.
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Land fraud hinted in killing of reporter Don Bolles
Police say the Phoenix murder of investigative reporter Don Bolles involved a conspiratorial plot tainted by possible land fraud in Arizona. Bolles, 47, died after an 11 day battle for life. Both arrest prospects and broader crime ties were discussed.
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FBI says editor was contacted by bureau before testimony
The FBI acknowledged two contacts with Nashville editor Jacque Srouji before she testified to a House energy and environment subcommittee. Reported dates were April 22 and 23, with scrutiny over whether the FBI used her to influence the panel's nuclear security probe.
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Chicago Tornado Obliterates Lemont Area Killing Two
A tornado swept through Lemont Illinois destroying an eight block area and killing two people. Officials said 30 to 40 homes were destroyed with several injuries reported and a 12 000 volt power line down caused a large outage affecting about 3000 residents. Other tornadoes hit Iowa killing cattle and damaging farms.
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Court ruling sparks push to advertise prescription drug prices
The Supreme Court overturned a California ban on price advertising for prescription drugs and Virginia’s similar limit, prompting FTC and DOJ actions to loosen restrictions. Some stores already advertise, while industry groups warn on consumer benefit. The Conference Board notes Americans spent $10.6 billion on drugs in 1973.
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Hays mum on why leading to near fatal overdose
Rep. Wayne Hays remains vague on why he overdosed on sleeping pills as doctors say he is improving after being rushed to the hospital unconscious. The 65 year old Democrat faces ethics probes tied to Elizabeth Ray and a possible loss of House leadership. doctors expect a week more in hospital.
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Would-be assassin fails to connect in Castro call
Marie Lorenz recounts to the New York Daily News that she was recruited by the CIA in 1960 to poison Fidel Castro. She says she attempted to call Castro to apologize before the story broke, but did not reach him as poison capsules melted in cold cream. Lorenz, once Castro's interpreter in Havana, was aided by CIA agent Frank Fiorini later known as Frank Sturgis.
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