Disappearance of American Consul’s Aide Secrets Revealed
Disappearance of American Vice Consul John Patterson was kept secret five days after a ransom note threatened death. The note demanded 500000 dollars, signed by the People’s Revolutionary Army of Mexico, with Patterson’s wife urged to follow instructions. Washington sources report a 250000 dollar first payment sought at Nogales.
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Mexico
John Patterson
Washington
People's Revolutionary Army of Mexico
Elmer E. Yelton
Patterson
Washington Star- News
Philadelphia
Nogales
Tucson
Ariz
Campaign funds rise as midterm race prep accelerates
In Washington reports show 14 to 15 million dollars in political committee reserves for 1974 midterms, surpassing 1972 levels. Senate rejects eliminating public financing, while a Helms backed measure demands full disclosure but not repeal. A Chicago case notes acquittals amid a broader kickback investigation. First Lady Pat Nixon to attend Expo 74 opening in Spokane on May 4.
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Congress
Senate
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Pat Nixon
Spokane
Wash
White House
Mining firm must clean up Susquehanna pollution case
The state Supreme Court ruled that Barnes & Tucker Coal Co. must clean up a 100 mile stretch of the Susquehanna River polluted by drainage from an abandoned Cambria County mine. The decision overturns a Commonwealth Court ruling. Gas stations serving emergency vehicles gain first claim on state fuel set aside starting in April says new state chief William J. Wilcox.
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Philadelphia
Cambria County
Susquehanna River
Barnes & Tucker Coal Co
Harrisburg
William J. Wilcox
Ethiopian turmoil deepens as tribunal named to probe corruption
In Addis Ababa Emperor Haile Selassie appoints a military civilian panel to investigate past and present government corruption as mutinies and civil unrest escalate. Five civilians and two army officers will hear cases against officials lacking integrity while dissidents push for an all military tribunal and ministers weigh resignations amid drought and inflation. Airport strikes close chief cities and a clash at Debre Zeit base signals rising tension between army and air force. In Spokane, Give now pay later credit plans aid colleges.
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Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Endalkachew Mekonnen
Dalkachew
Asmara
Debre Zeit
Solzhenitsyn Reunited With Family In Zurich After Banishment
Alexander Solzhenitsyn and family arrive in Zurich aboard Swissair from Moscow 44 days after banishment. He carries four children and luggage, greets wife Natalya, avoids press questions, and heads to a rented home as officials overlook baggage transit. The event contrasts with a tearful Moscow departure.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Russia
Swissair
Moscow
Solzhenitsyn
Natalya
Ignat
Vermolai
Minimum Wage Increase Passes Congress Aiming For May Start
Congress passed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.30 an hour reaching 56 million workers. The measure expands coverage by 7 million, adding federal state local workers and domestics, with student exceptions and a phased roll in starting May 1. Nixon decision awaits Office of Management and Budget review. Rhodes bets on approval.
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Nixon
Senate
House
White House
Gerald L. Warren
Office of Management and Budget
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
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