Special prosecutor Leon Jaworski dies at 77 in Texas
Leon Jaworski, longtime Texas lawyer and Watergate special prosecutor who helped force Nixon to resign, died of a heart attack while cutting wood at his Circle J Ranch near Wimberly. He was 77 and had not returned to court since 1974 after Supreme Court arguments over Nixon tapes.
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Extortion suspect claims he acted alone
James R. Whitford, 35, of Delhi, will plead guilty to two counts in an $800000 extortion plot against grocers. He signed a plea document in Cedar Rapids admitting sole participation and that he planned the scheme without being forced by others. His wife, Donna Mae, 36, may avoid charges if she remains on good behavior under a probation program.
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Cuba Expands Troops in Angola to About Thirty Thousand
The CIA estimates Cuba has added about 10 000 troops to Angola in recent months bringing total forces to around 30 000. The move follows increased South African military attacks and comes as Angola and South Africa seek to resolve tensions over Cuba's presence. State Department calls the Lesotho raid a positive development.
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Cyanide Found in Anacin 3 Capsules Tied to Ill Woman
Cyanide was detected in four Anacin 3 Maximum Strength capsules given by the husband of Sue Bowen who collapsed with symptoms mimicking a stroke. Bowen remained in critical condition while investigators probe a possible link to a Chicago cyanide incident and drugstores pulled the product.
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Blue Cross Plan Seen As Step, Not Solution for Costs
Washington consultant Larry Lewin says Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa hospital payment plan may curb costs only with added utilization controls. He urges second opinions for surgeries, reviews of physician practice patterns, and stronger public disclosure to prevent overuse while noting some hospitals may drop out.
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