Prison group claims responsibility for courthouse incident in Boston
A note signed by the Samuel Melville Jonathan Jackson Unit claimed responsibility for the Thursday courthouse incident injuring 22. It demanded prison reforms at Walpole and an end to 2314 hour lockups. Police launched an investigation as thousands joined an anti conflict march led by Mayor White and Gov. Dukakis amid rising tensions.
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Boston
Samuel Melville Jonathan Jackson
Walpole
United Press International
Boston Globe
Sam Melville Jonathan Jackson
Kevin White
Michael Dukakis
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Sen
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Louise Day Hicks
ROAR
Boston Police Patrolman’s Assn
Joseph Connolly
Charlestown
Officials say Hoffa killers known but case weak
Federal investigators believe they know who killed Jimmy Hoffa but lack a strong enough case to prosecute. Sources cite Detroit area figures and New Jersey Mafia links including Anthony Provenzano and Charles O’Brien as involved, with a viable theory but insufficient proof to go to court.
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Detroit
Teamsters
Jimmy Hoffa
Detroit Free Press
Justice Department
Free Press
New Jersey
Hoffa
Anthony “Tony
Washington Bureau
Charles
Chuckie” O’brien
Kissinger heads Africa trip with aim for black rule
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger departed on a two week Africa mission promising goodwill and concrete objectives toward black majority rule in southern Africa. Read details on page 3.
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Washington (Ap
Henry Kissinger
Africa
Helicopter Crash Near Offshore Rig In Gulf Succeeds in Loss of Life
New Orleans officials report a helicopter carrying 12 people to an offshore drilling rig crashed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. Four bodies were recovered and no survivors were known at the time.
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Mexico City
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Union leader warns of higher demands in tire strike
Cleveland UPI reports United Rubber Workers President Pete Bommarito says the union will press for steeper demands if the tire manufacturers strike persists. Details on page 20.
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Cleveland
UPI
United Rubber Workers
Pete Bommarito
Ford: No Prospect for Ties or Normalization with Hanoi
President Ford stated there is no prospect of diplomatic recognition or normalization with North Vietnam. He contradicted Kissinger and pressed that the United States will not recognize Hanoi under any circumstances, while Reagan pressed for a clearer defense posture and a campaign address.
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Ford
United States
North Vietnam
Indiana
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Hanoi
Henry Kissinger
White House
John Carlson
Kissinger
Washington
Vietnam
Reagan
Augusta
California
Alabama
Index Class Reunions Chance for Confusion
A playful note suggests 25 years hence reunions will be puzzling as trends like haircuts change fast, leaving memories of a predictable past behind.
Cedar Rapids Crossings Could Lose Five Minute Rule
Des Moines Cedar Rapids motorists face a potential change as a bill on the house calendar would allow trains to block crossings up to ten minutes. Senator James Redmond and Representative Joan Lipsky seek amendments to exempt Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Chairman Robert Krause notes crossing limits could be challenged before the state commerce commission.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Fourth Street
James Redmond
the Gazette
Iowacity
Robert Krause
D-Fenton
House Transportation Committee
Redmond
State Commerce Commission
Des Moines House approves major Iowa crime code
The Iowa House backed a 427 page recodification of criminal laws 66 to 28 returning to an out of session Senate. After seven weeks and 512 amendments 276 were adopted. Rep Norman Jesse voiced mixed feelings saying the bill should not die despite flaws.
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Des Moines
Iowa House
Senate
House
Norman Jesse
Jesse
Water Closes Five Linn Parks and Two Cedar Rapids Sites
Heavy rains and rising water have forced closures of five Linn county recreation areas and two Cedar Rapids sites. The Linn conservation board shut Flying Squirrel at Pinicon Ridge Lower South Cedar Palisades Chain Lakes near Palo and Lewis Bottom near Center Point. Cedar Rapids parks closed Manhattan and Robbins Lake areas in Ellis Park.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Linn Conservation Board
Pinicon Ridge
Lower South Cedar and Palisades
Chain Lakes
Palo
Lewis Bottom
Center Point
Coffee prices may reach $2 a pound due to Brazil frost
U S agriculture official predicts retail coffee could top $2 a pound as wholesale prices rise to about 2.09 for a one pound can amid a frost tied shortage. General Foods and Folger announce wholesale increases. roasting yields shrinkage and costs rise beyond raw bean prices. World production for 1975-76 is estimated under 72 million bags.
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New York
Brazil
Les Hart
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hart
S. Hart
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