Thailand moves toward diplomatic ties with China
Bangkok sources say Foreign Minister Chatachai Choonhayan will visit Beijing early next month to sign documents establishing formal relations with the Communist regime. In Manila, the Philippines has opened full ties and will shift away from Taiwan in a month. A U.S. official reports an American woman, Rosemary Conway, 36, is held in Vientiane on unspecified political charges amid accusations of an CIA plot, which she denies.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Gurney aide testifies on fundraiser housing favors
In Tampa AP report James L. Groot testified that former Sen. Edward Gurney learned in June 1972 his fundraiser involved swapping federal housing favors for political donations. The testimony came during the bribery trial of Gurney and three associates.
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Fla
Edward Gurney
Gurney
James L. Groot
Veto likely to stand in strip mining bill clash
Washington AP reports prospects fade for an override of President Ford's environmental protection bill against strip mining. A House showdown was set for later today as sponsors struggle to muster the two thirds needed to enact the measure despite Ford's veto, the second such veto in six months.
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House
Ford
Charleroi Man Charged With Homicide in Stabbing
Richard Zaph, 23, of Charleroi has been charged with criminal homicide in the weekend stabbing of John Davis, 23, also of Charleroi. Davis reportedly intervened in a street brawl when he was fatally stabbed.
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Richard Zaph
Charleroi
John Davis
Davis
Pittsburgh records 41 degree low on June 9 in 1963
In Pittsburgh, the morning low reached 41 degrees at 5 10 a m at Greater Pittsburgh International Airport, setting a June 9 record. The old mark was 43 degrees set in 1913.
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National Weather Service
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Pittsburgh International
Spartansburg Alumni honors 1919 and 1906 graduates at banquet
Honored guests at the Spartansburg Alumni Association banquet in the school gym included Lyle Stranahan from the Class of 1919 and Elizabeth Chelton Allen from the Class of 1906, pictured with Alumni president Roger Stranahan. Also celebrated were the Class of 1925 on its 50th reunion with teachers C F Henry Wuesthoff and spouse seated at center.
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Lyle Stranahan
Elizabeth Chelton Allen
Roger Stranahan
Alumni Association
C.F. Henry Wuesthoff
Shapp Considers 1976 Presidential Bid Primaries
Gov. Milton J. Shapp announced his presidential bid at the National Governors Conference in New Orleans. Early primaries include New Hampshire March 2 and New York April 6 with other dates in Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Vermont. Delegates in Pennsylvania may be pledged or uncommitted, and the race hinges on early East Coast momentum.
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William L. Waller
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Philip W. Noel
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Milton J. Shapp
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Norval Reece
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Reece
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Massachusetts
Shapp denies looming presidential bid at conference
Gov. Shapp told reporters at a May 14 news conference no formal announcement would come from the New Orleans governor’s conference and that any bid would occur before or during early fall to allow primaries next year. He cited the economy as his top issue and he hinted at possible roles if he does not secure the nomination.
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Washington
Edward Mitchell
Drinan Gets FBI CIA Files Under Freedom Act
Rep. Robert F. Drinan obtained FBI and CIA files on him for 8.10 under FOIA. The 18 page CIA file centers on a baccalaureate address and eight articles, with no reference to Paris trips or Colby interview. Drinan calls the collection a grab bag and Ridiculous while noting missing items. The FBI files are described as even more extensive and chaotic.
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CIA
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Pathet Lao
Paris
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Colby
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Vietnam
Tax hike favored to fund state employee pay rise
Union leaders in Harrisburg say tax increases may be needed if no alternative funds exist for a major pay hike. About 35,000 state workers skipped work to protest a 3.5 percent raise offered by Governor Shapp, with 15,000 at a rally in front of the Capitol. AFSCME leader Gerald W. McEntee urged equitable wages, while officials warned of disciplinary actions for unauthorized absences. Shapp was away at a governors conference in New Orleans, and Lt. Gov. Kline was reportedly fishing in Canada. The protest coincides with plans to cut operations at Retreat State Hospital in Luzerne County.
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Ernest P. Kline
New Orleans
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Canada
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