First Black Chairman Chosen by Southern Governors
The Southern Governors Conference elected Melvin Evans of the Virgin Islands as its first black chairman, succeeding George Wallace. Evans said his selection carries no grand significance, while Wallace affirmed Evans’ capability. The meeting also included the Western Governors Conference in Oregon, where energy crisis measures were discussed and a plan to boost Grand Coulee dam output was announced.
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Eight Americans Freed by Chile Junta
In Santiago the military junta released eight Americans after two weeks in captivity. Dozens of suspected opponents remain detained in a national stadium as authorities report three executions, and U S embassy officials say the released group, likely the last Americans held, are in good shape and will depart Chile soon. The eight include Francis Ilyan Joseph Dougherty Maryknoll priests Charles Welsh Holy Cross priest James Ritter Carol Nezeo Charles Fisk David Hathaway and Juan Jose Velasco.
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Holy Cross
James Ritter
Carol Nezeo
Charles Fisk
David Hathaway
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Secret Service Seizes Funny Money Mugs at San Rafael
Secret Service agents seized about 2000 imported coffee mugs in San Rafael Calif bearing a facsimile dollar bill image and labeled $3 bills. Mugs showed President Nix on instead of Washington and were destroyed as a federal offense to reproduce U.S. currency. No prosecution was pursued per A G Brownings remark. William Ruckelshaus was sworn in as deputy attorney general in Washington.
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Kissinger Denies Syria Limits Movement of Red Advisers
In New York Kissinger says no request was made for a CIA profiler on Daniel Ellsberg after the Pentagon Papers. A Beirut report claims Syria restricted movement of Soviet advisers, evicting some and demanding written government approval to travel. The moves echo Cold War tensions and replies to Soviet hardware and missile disputes.
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Energy Crisis Sparks Grand Rapids Fund Drive Turmoil
In Grand Rapids the energy crisis triggers a special fund drive as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Reports say air battles flare with Israeli and Syrian forces claiming losses, while Syria seeks Soviet support and arms purchases. Officials note blame and shifting alliances amid a tense regional showdown and energy shortages.
Police Horses Show Success in Atlanta Patrols
Atlanta police officials report a two month pilot using mounted patrols in high crime neighborhoods reduced residential burglaries in observed areas. Maj. Julian Spence says the six Quarter Horses can go where officers might not risk entering, and crime drops followed deployment.
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