Kissinger says only one warning on Korean influence buying
Former adviser Henry Kissinger testified that in 1972 he received one Hoover warning about South Korea allegedly influencing a congressman. He did not recall other early alerts despite three Hoover memos. The congressman later identified as Cornelius Gallagher faced unrelated 1972 kickback charges.
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Army weaker study disputes Pentagon on all volunteer force
A study prepared for Rep. Robin Beard argues the U S Army is weaker and less well trained than five years ago before the draft ended. Jerry Reed, a former Army officer, led the assessment asserting declines in reserve strength and draft system responsiveness during war.
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Red River Crest Reaches Canada Amid Border Flooding
The swollen Red River crest moved into Canada while levels along the North Dakota Minnesota border were steady or falling. Floods caused about 11 million dollars in crop and farmland damage as the Pembina North Dakota area marked the river’s last U.S. city before the border.
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Canada
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Botha Repeats US Armship Claim Over Angola War
Defense Minister P W Botha says the United States asked South Africa to distribute arms to pro Western black guerrillas fighting Communist backed rebels in Angola in 1975. He says he was present when U S aircraft unloaded arms at a base in Angola. The U S Embassy denies the claims.
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Miners Entombed as West Virginia Mine Halted
In Farmington West Virginia the Consolidation Coal Co ceases rescue operations ten years after deadly explosions killed 78 workers leaving 19 bodies entombed. Company chairman R E Samples cites deteriorating conditions making recovery unlikely amid closure orders and grieving widows.
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Widow found strangled in Columbus as "stocking strangler" claimed sixth victim
Janet Cofer a 61 year old widow and Dimon Elementary School first grade teacher was found strangled in Columbus Ohio. Police say the case mirrors the series of six prior stranglings in seven months with police noting it is a strangling. It was unclear if panty hose were used this time as in earlier cases.
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Chilean Junta Declares General Amnesty for Political Foes
The Chilean military junta signed by Augusto Pinochet grants amnesty to about 280 prisoners and allows thousands of exiles to return without fear of arrest. Those condemned for murder or major crimes are excluded. The move aims to soften rule and improve the regime image.
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Chile
Augusto Pinochet
Salvador Allende
U S Was Ready to Defend Canal After Torrijos Threat
The White House said the United States stood prepared to defend the Panama Canal as Senate approval neared, following Gen Omar Torrijos stating his regime would sabotage the canal if the treaty failed. The defense department denied any alert orders amid bipartisan criticism of Torrijos remarks.
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Former FBI officials plead innocent in 1970s break-ins case
L Patrick Gray III W Mark Felt and Edward Miller pleaded innocent to conspiring to violate civil rights in FBI domestic intelligence break-ins aimed at Weather Underground fugitives. About 500 agents gathered outside the courthouse as the trio were fingerprinted and released on recognizance. May 12 next court date set.
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Pulitzer prize mix up over hostage photo corrected
The Pulitzer Prize for spot photography was awarded to the wrong photographer. John Blair, a freelance shooter from Evansville Indiana, took the image of a hostage in Indianapolis but was credited to Jim Schweiker of UPI. Prize administrator Richard Baker said the prize will be withdrawn and the $1,000 awarded to Blair.
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