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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1976

Page

14

Prosecution Rests in Angola Mercenary Trial

The prosecution finished its case in the Angola mercenary trial after presenting 10 witnesses. The judge ordered arrest for perjury for Alfonso Moises. The proceedings covered US and British defendants including Gary Acker Gustavo Grillo Gearhart Costas Georgiou and others with testimony on Kibokula killings and potential involvement. Separately Peter Blatty sues Tropicana directors seeking $1.5 million for stock certificate failure and lack of refund.

Andrew McKer Gantt Tme Ria Ford United States Angola Gary Acker Sacrament Calif Gustavo Grille Jersey City Acker Fils David Butkin FBI Butkin American Broadcasting Co ADC Robert Cesner Columbus Ohio Antonio Neto Cesner Alfonso Moises Daniel Gearhart Kensington Kibokula Gearhart Grillo McKenzie Mercedes Costas Georgiou Col. Catan Bill Wilson St. Lois Kibokola FNLA National Front

Senate Okays New Jobs Bill Amid Bipartisan Support

The Senate approved a $4 billion public works jobs bill by a 68-25 margin, arguing it could create up to 800,000 jobs. The measure, similar to a vetoed February bill, would fund local government projects, state aid, and water treatment plants across 33 states, with potential passage pending House action and presidential approval.

Washington Congress Presaka Ford Jasner Senate House

Mercy Sought as Paroled Murderer Faces Probation

Redwood City Calif uPl reports ex marine Twin Mase Fana 23 from Samoa paroled on probation after a manslaughter conviction for the Feb death of Lonise Meath 20. He claimed the shooting was accidental during a housecleaning joke. the victim's parents in American Samoa urged leniency and pledged to support his reform. Superior Court Judge Howard Hartley granted one year of probation, citing the mother’s letter and Fana’s remorse.

Redwood City Calif uPl Havanse Mase Fang United States Samoa Lonise Meath American Samoa Fana Wo Superior Court Howard Hartley Fano

Foreign Aid Debate Tightens Arms Oversight in Congress

Congress debates a foreign aid bill shaping arms policy with Ford administration concessions. Conferees back a measure limiting U S funds for military or paramilitary actions, while targeting aid to southern African nations and outlining reporting requirements.

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