Underworld figure Roselli links CIA Castro plot to Miami move
John Rosell a Chicago gangster with ties to Al Capone testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee detailing an alleged CIA plan to assassinate Fidel Castro in the early 1960s Roselli and Sam Giancana were said to be moved to Miami in 1961 to oversee a poison plot against Castro Raul Castro and Che Guevara The chairman said the testimony largely echoed prior press reports and noted Roselli had a CIA connection.
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Supreme Court restricts federal role in state crimes in Deep Throat case
In a 5 to 4 ruling the court curbed federal interference as California police seized the film Deep Throat in a Buena Park obscenity case. Dissent argues the decision removes federal courts from protecting constitutional freedoms in state prosecutions. Separately, two British officers delivered a sealed Uganda letter to London from Idi Amin amid a July 4 execution threat for Dennis Hills.
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Strength in stock prices on New York Stock Exchange
Investors pushed prices higher on the NYSE amid dividend optimism and expectations of flexible Fed policies. The Dow rose 4.07 to 868.90 as advances outpaced declines 882 to 306 with about 12.45 million shares traded in the first two hours.
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Chicago mob figures subpoenaed in Giancana slaying probe
Two Chicago mobsters Charles English and Dominic Blasi are to be subpoenad to testify before a Cook County grand jury investigating the slaying of former crime syndicate chief Sam Momo Giancana. They were with Giancana at a gathering at his Oak Park home hours before his death. Kenneth Gillis said relatives may also appear and Berkowitz believes Giancana knew the gunman.
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Supreme Court allows Gandhi to stay PM during appeal
The Supreme Court ruled Indira Gandhi may remain prime minister while appealing her election law conviction. The mixed decision also stripped her of voting rights in Parliament, drawing somber reactions from supporters outside the court.
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UPI
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India
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Tunney Signals Support for Knoepp Nomination
Sen. John V. Tunney says he expects to vote for Deputy District Attorney Terry J. Knoepp of San Diego for U S attorney in Southern California after Knoepp testified about his role in Californias Youngers campaigns. He will review California election laws before final decision.
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UPI
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San Diego
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Younger
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Ford and Connally Hold Private Oval Office Meeting
President Ford and former Treasury Secretary John Connally Jr. who were acquitted of Watergate crimes met privately for 33 minutes in the Oval Office to discuss a range of subjects. Press Secretary Ron Nessen said the two men arranged the meeting after Connally was in Washington.
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South Korea raises alert on eve of war anniversary
Seoul tightens security as government and armed forces go to high alert ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Korean War start. Grade two and grade three emergency duties require canceling leaves and mandating night and holiday duty for officials and troops.
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North Korea
Kissinger cites high Cambodian civilian death toll
Secretary Kissinger said reports show a very high civilian death toll in Cambodia after the Communist takeover. He noted clashes along the Cambodia-Vietnam border and offshore islands near the Mayaguez incident. He warned allies to seek concessions for a Middle East peace and said no hard evidence supports fighting inside Cambodia.
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Garrett chosen Corona housing planner from South Pasadena firm
William H Garrett 31, previously with Welsey and Ham in South Pasadena, was named Corona housing and community development planner. He will start July 7 after a competitive exam process overseen by City Manager Jim Wheaton. Garrett has degrees from Wheaton College, University of Washington, and a master’s in urban planning from the University of Arizona and Army service. He will draft housing elements, amend the general plan, and prepare housing grant applications.
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Burglars Loot Corona City Yards After Fence Cut
Burglars forced through a chain link fence at Corona City Yards to steal $972.82 in loot. Police reported the burglary, noted yesterday, cost the city five chain saws and a skill saw. They pried a tool shed lock and damaged two trucks.
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Missouri restores death penalty for premeditated murder
Gov. Christopher Bond signed legislation returning Missouri to capital punishment saying it may deter premeditated killings. The bill mandates execution in a gas chamber for first degree murder. Supporters expect crime rates to fall, while Bond notes deterrence remains unproven.
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Missouri
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Fumes force evacuation in Calipatria after chemical fire
A chemical storage fire at Dune Co. sent dangerous fumes over Calipatria prompting evacuations of most of the 2000 residents to Brawley. Wind shift and decontamination allowed residents to return at dawn. 32 to 40 people treated for cramps vomiting and dizziness. emergency operations included shelters and neutralizing spray.
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Wiretap totals show 806 taps without warrants 1969 to 1974
Attorney General Edward Levi disclosed 806 federal wiretaps and bugging acts in national security cases without court warrants over six years, with breakdowns by year and type and amid a court ruling on domestic group surveillance. Senator Kennedy plans hearings and Levi is set to testify.
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UPI
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D-Mass
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Mozambique gains independence as Samora Machel becomes president
Portuguese Prime Minister Vasco Goncalves hands over the colony to black rulers aiming to build a socialist state. Accompanied by Melo Antunes, Mario Soares, and Alvaro Cunhal, he welcomes diplomats for the midnight ceremony in Lourenco Marques where Samora Machel is installed as president and declares Power to the People.
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Mozambique
UPI
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Goncalves
Melo Antunes
Mario Soares
Communist Party
Alvaro Cunhal
Samora-Machel
Machel
Ford vows veto of 1.35 billion housing bill
President Ford said he would veto the 1.35 billion middle income housing bill. House Speaker Albert doubted an override while Rhodes predicted the veto would stand. Ford to propose a government backed loan program to aid homeowners facing foreclosure and expand funds for GNMA.
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UPI
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National Mortgage
Girl Injured Falling From City Park Slide
A four year old Corona girl Veronica M. Lujan of 312 East Grand was injured at City Park after falling from a slide and striking a metal support. Police found her on the ground. she was given emergency treatment at Corona Community Hospital by Goodhew Ambulance.
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Hunt accepts 300000 settlement over wife’s death
E Howard Hunt agreed to a 300000 out of court settlement in the 1972 United Airlines crash that killed his wife Dorothy and 44 others at Midway Airport. His attorney cited fear of Watergate fallout affecting the jury trial as the reason for the compromise.
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