29 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1975
Page
1
A federal grand jury in Topeka Kansas has issued indictments against 27 people after a 22 day session. U.S. Attorney E Edward Arthur Strube 31 and his wife are among those named in the 20 indictments announced by Johnson and Paul.
President Ford described his forthcoming eight nation trip to Alaska Japan Indonesia the Philippines and China as a trip of great significance while White House officials said no breakthrough is expected but aims to maintain continuity in Sino American relations. Separately a WIBW Topeka poll found 43 percent prefer former congressman Bill Roy over Martha Keys for the second district though Keys is viewed as doing a good job. Keys plans to marry Indiana congressman Andrew Jacobs and run for reelection.
Three civil rights figures Abernathy Gregory and Williams urged President Ford to reopen the King death probe after two men jailed offered testimony of a conspiracy instead of a lone act. Attorney General Levi ordered a review of the FBI investigation as Ford suggested possible inquiries into Kennedy and FBI harassment claims.
The Kansas Highway Patrol expects about a 30 trooper shortfall for nearly seven months as civil service tests are redesigned to meet new federal equal employment guidelines. Superintendent Col. Allen Rush said the statewide tests for roughly 950 applicants were canceled last Saturday and rescheduled for next March, with newly designed tests ready by then.
The Conservative party urged reintroducing hanging in Britain after anti-terror campaigner Ross McWhirter was shot dead on his London doorstep. Margaret Thatcher said those who committed the crime had forfeited their right to live, while Home Secretary Roy Jenkins downplayed the proposal amid opposition from most lawmakers. Scotland Yard pursued an IRA-linked suspect as a nationwide manhunt followed the attack three weeks after McWhirter had offered a $100,000 reward for bomber information. The police indicated a new wave of terror, prompting a united political response.
Mostly cloudy and mild today with a chance of showers or thunderstorms. Highs in the 50s to 60s. Light snow or flurries possible tonight as clouds persist and it turns colder. Lows upper 20s to low 30s. Sunday highs near mid 30s. Winds southwest 15 to 25 mph.
Federal Judge Oliver J. Carter denied defense attorney F. Lee Bailey’s bid to push Patricia Hearst’s bank robbery trial from January 26 to January 29, 1976. The government argued a delay would threaten speedy trial deadlines under the Act and complicate scheduling.
The FDA announced a recall of more than 17 000 cases of pimientos imported from Spain due to potential bacterial growth from uncontrolled acidity in canning. No injuries reported. Cherokee Products Co. leads two recalls: Osage Brand Whole Pimientos in 14 494 cases and La Molinera Choice Whole Sweet Red Pimientos in 2 999 cases, distributed across multiple states including Michigan and North Carolina.
Washington HEW on Friday published names and addresses of 215 doctors who received $100 000 or more in 1974 for Medicaid services. The list, forced by FOIA, covers less than 0.2 percent of the 99 117 physicians reimbursed, totaling over $31 million. An HEW official stressed no wrongdoing implied and urged audits to verify claims.
Former Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr. appeals the My Lai murder conviction to the Supreme Court after a 1974 release order and a 1980s appeals reversal. His petition cites trial publicity and alleged witness subpoena issues and asks the court to hear the case by written opinion.
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