Suit filed to force disclosure of Nixon backers
Common Cause announced a lawsuit in District Court here seeking public disclosure of the financial backers who contributed over 10 million dollars to President Nixon's reelection prior to April 7. The suit targets the Finance Committee to Re-elect the President and its branches for alleged violations.
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Omaha woman held without bond in first degree murder case
A 20 year old Omaha woman is being held without bond on a first degree murder charge in the death of Joseph R. Kaplan who was found shot Sunday at their home. A 2 year old Wisconsin man who accompanied her when she bought a .38 revolver was questioned as police note she obtained a firearms permit. Deputy County Attorney Lam Cooper said a drug charge against the woman was dismissed 16 months ago due to ongoing psychiatric treatment.
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Record crowd at state fair sets attendance record
Lincoln AP reports the 1972 Nebraska State Fair drew about 30,000 on the final day, lifting the week to 478,000, surpassing last year’s 467,000. The fair may extend to 10 days next year to ease crowding and allow five day livestock shows. Separately, at Platte Center the American Legion Auxiliary marked Lilly Schoen’s memory and planned 1973 Poppy sale and Girl State activities. A Nebraska political suit challenges certain election finance provisions under old law.
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Big Ben Named After Benjamin Mall, Likely Public Works Chief
The bell known as Big Ben was probably named for Sir Benjamin Mall, who served as Queen Victoria's partly chief commissioner of public works when the bell was hung, tying the nickname to a key official involved in the project.
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Brazil marks 150th anniversary of independence
AP reports Brazil celebrates 150 years of independence with parades speeches and festivities across cities. President Medici and Portuguese PM Caetano plan to mark Pedro I’s bones return in Sao Paulo while national life shows symbolism from flag hoisting to color broadcasts and legacy monuments.
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Oldest US Military Group The Cincinnati Society
The Society of the Cincinnati, founded in 1783 by Continental Army officers, is the oldest military organization in the United States. George Washington served as its first president.
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