Explosions Hit Saigon Training Center Auditorium
Five blasts rocked a government military training center auditorium nine miles north of Saigon killing 17 trainees and wounding 118. Viet Cong or disgruntled trainees suspected as cause undetermined with reports of grenades during a political indoctrination lecture. In Lagos, coup spillover feared in Portuguese Guinea amid an 11 year hit and run war with Communist backed guerrillas.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Lai Thieu
Lagos
Nigeria
Portugal
Africa
Portuguese Guinea
Senegal
Republic of Guinea
Lending Rate Hits 11 Percent In Major Bank Move
New York reports the prime lending rate to big business climbs to a historic 11 percent after Franklin National Bank raises the key fee from 10 percent. The bank cites conditions in money markets and rising demand for short term funds as justification. The note reflects ongoing financial strains amid energy and inflation concerns.
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New York
Franklin National Bank
Hope, Mamie Honored With Patriot Awards in Pittsburgh
AP dispatch reports Bob Hope received the New Constellation Award for entertaining troops at bases worldwide while Mamie Eisenhower accepted the Molly Pitcher Patriot Award via Maj. Gen. Fred Davison. Schweiker urges Pennsylvania style restoration as federal strip mine law governs land contour.
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Pittsurgh
Bob Hope
Mamie Eisenhower
Yates
Pittsburgh Committee of
Hope
U.S
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Molly Pitcher
Fred Davison
U.S. Army
Washington
David
Julie Eisenhower
Nix
Johnstown
Richard Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Mothers' March for Retarded to Aid Erie Center
Corryites join 2500 women in the 1974 Mothers March of the Erie Association for Retarded Children. Proceeds fund Phase II of the Dr. Barber Center building, adding a therapeutic swimming pool and recreation facilities. Local organizers include Ceil Bracken Gerry, Isabelle Danner, Leona Rairie, and others.
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Erie Association For Retarded Children
EARC
Dr. Barber Center
Erie
Erie County
Corry Area
Ceil Bracken
Gerry
Isabelle Danner
Area One
Leona Rairie
Area Two
Frank Gerzina
John Brigham
Area Three
Raymond Miller
Area Four
William Barbour
Columbus
Ellen Pass
East Wayne Township
Joanne Roth
West Wayne Township
Hearst Fiancée Finds Tape Claims Meaningless
Patricia Hearst says she joined SLA willingly notes in tape. Her fiancé Steven Weed counters that statements do not define her. FBI probe continues as two SLA suspects face grand jury subpoenas over the San Francisco bank robbery.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
Steven Weed
Miss Hearst
Tam
Patty
Miss. Hearst
SLA
Hearsts
People's Army
Weed
San Francisco Examiner
Randolph A. Hearst
U. S. Atty
James L. Browning Jr
Grand Jury Indicts 42 in Erie County
Erie County grand jury met in two sessions and indicted 42 persons on varied charges. Thirty-two indictments involve drug or drug-related offenses as the panel, possibly the last in the county, nears conclusion next Monday.
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Erie
Erie County
William Bilis Jr
Brie
Calvin Heidberg
Glenn Hollingsworth
Caroline Torrance
Scholarship Limit Raised to Eighteen Thousand Dollars
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania moves the family income eligibility for state scholarships from 15000 to 18000 for the 1974 75 school year to aid middle income families. About 1350 new beneficiaries expected at a 450000 cost, with priority to low income students. The $1200 grant maximum to $1800 being sought as college costs rise. William E Simon named treasury secretary nominee by Senate Finance Committee. One year private college cost seen at 4039, up 343 from prior year.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Kenneth Resher
Phinaa
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
William E. Simon
George Shultz
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Simon
New York
Reeder
Nixon Hosts GOP Delegates
Washington AP reports the Republican National Committee debates taxpayer financing of the presidential nominating conventions. President Nixon hosted a White House reception and predicted GOP gains in November following several Democrats victories in spring special elections.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Apartisan Committee
Nixon
White House
GOP
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Freedom of Information
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Hope, Mamie
Corryites
Mothers
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New City
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Buck’’ Thompson
Beckwith Equipment Company
Journal
McEldowney
Simplicity Lawn & Garden
Briggs & Stratton
Tecumseh and, Kohler Sales & Service
Don's Garage
B.C. 4
M. H. Grenz
AEG
Firestone
Briggs and Stratton
TCA
Firestone Fairlawn
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Tod
Heche Baffiox
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