CIA Aid Charged in Trujillo Killing
Washington sources say the CIA gave “material support” to Dominican group that killed dictator Rafael Trujillo on May 30, 1961, tying the action to a wider set of events surrounding the Bay of Pigs invasion. Details surfaced as Congress probes CIA operations and high officials discussed possible authorization levels.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo Molina
James V. Stanton
Ohio
House
CIA
Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
Trujillo
Frank Church
Oidaho
Ford
William E. Colby
Central Intelligence
CLA
United States
Cuba
Kennedy
Eisenhower
San Cristobal
Ciudad Trujillo
Juan Tomas Diaz
Castro
Fidel Castro
Rockefeller Commission
Ex-Gurney Aide Testifies of $10000 to Bafalis Conspiracy
In Tampa a former Gurney aide testified that three days before the 1972 funds were illegally raised by Larry Williams through building contractor shakedowns. He said he gave $10,000 to Ralph Bafalis in a Vero Beach rally, with Bafalis denying involvement. The bribery conspiracy trial includes Gurney and others tied to Williams’ activities.
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Tampa
Fla
Edward Gurney
Gurney
Larry Williams
Egroot
Bafalis
Groot
Washington
Florida
Jim Groot
Vero Beach
Family To Bury Pet Deer In Ulster County Farm Yard
New Yorks environmental conservation commissioner apologized for the death of a farm family s pet deer. The fawn named Feline, domesticated and fed at the kitchen table, was shot with a tranquilizer dart and died later the same day. Owner Jack LaFalce criticized the delay in contact and faces charges after resisting authorities.
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New Paltz, N.Y
New York
Commissioner of Environmental Conservation
Jack LaFalce
Ogden Reid
la Falce
Farro
Ulster
Feline
LaFalce
Reid
Environmental Conservation Department
Food Stamp Allotments Ruled Illegal by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court ruled that current food stamp allotments are illegal and ordered the Agriculture Department to create a new coupon system within 120 days. The court found the present method does not guarantee all recipients can purchase a nutritionally adequate diet.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S. Court of Appeals
Sale of Homes Hits 12 Year High in April
Washington reports new home sales rose 25 percent to an annual 580000 in April, the strongest since 1963. The boost is linked to a new tax credit, but overall unsold inventory remains high and industry calls for more government relief to sustain housing momentum. White House officials say Ford is not inclined to sign the bill, while AFL CIO President Meany urges approval to aid jobs and labor.
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Washington
White House
Ford
Commerce Department
Robert Sheehan
National Association of Home Builders
L. Norman Jr
Builder’s Association
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Labor
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Treasury
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