FBI probes leak reach into White House and Pentagon
Investigators expand a probe into leaking of sensitive government information to the White House and Pentagon and the State Department. Lie detectors and affidavits are used as FBI questions officials cited a July story on a new arms control proposal in Helsinki. State Department officials said some personnel were questioned, no disciplinary action reported.
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FBI
White House
Pentagon
State Department
New York Times
Helsinki
Justice Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Times
William P. Rogers
Defense Department
United States
Soviet Union
Employment Up but Jobless At High
The August report shows total employment at a record high near 80 million while the unemployment rate rose from 5.8 to 6.1 percent as the labor force expanded faster than job gains. Women in part time work boosted the rise. teen unemployment also climbed. The figures reflect pre freeze data and include earnings changes and weekly pay trends.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau
Labor Statistics
Nixon
Avon Baby Powder Warning Sparks Health Alert
The Allegheny County Health Department warns a western Pennsylvania Avon baby powder distributor may contain bacteria risky to children. The powder should be destroyed or returned to sellers. A photo at the Wattsburg fairgrounds shows a trainer with performing chimpanzees backstage.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Health Department
Pennsylvania
Avon
Health Department
Hazel
Fairgrounds
Skippy
Jim Estep
Pryor
Talks Stall In Most Area Teacher Strikes
Western Pennsylvania districts report talks bogged down as strikes continue. Steel Valley teachers walk out for second day, classes delayed. court actions fail to end walkouts in several districts including Greater Johnstown and Armstrong. In Cornell a contract averts a strike though details are not released. Other districts remain on strike amid unresolved talks and a Kent State case trial date set.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Erie
James Fletcher
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fletcher
NASA
Lewis Research Center
Western Pennsylvania
Daniel Bugel
Steel Valley
Homestead
Greater Johnstown
Oil City
Venango
William E. Breene
Breene
Allegheny County
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Carlynton
Montour
Elizabeth Forward
South Park
North East
Erie County
Cambria County
Armstrong
Armstrong County
Central Greene
Greene Unty
Fort Cherry
Washington County
Rupe
Kent State
Alabama House Approves Antibusing Desegregation Law
The Alabama House passed a law to block busing for desegregation, allowing exclusion if parents say it harms health or education. The 92-7 vote prompts Senate approval anticipated as Southern schools begin a new term with minimal disruption amid national court orders and political opposition to integration efforts.
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South
George Wallace
State Senate
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Florida
Reubin Askew
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Norfolk
U.S. Supreme Court
Mother Charged In Death Pact With Children In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia police charged North Philadelphia mother Mary Louise Lee with murder and assault after an alleged death by own action pact with her two children. Lisa Marie 9 and Stephen 10 took barbiturates in the kitchen. Lisa Marie died, Stephen survived. The trio reportedly planned to die together. Stephen was in fair condition. Mrs Lee was discharged from hospital.
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Philadelphia
North Philadelphia
Mary Louise Lee
Lisa Marie
Stephen
Lee
St. Joseph's Hospital
Children’s Hospital
St. Joseph's
Charlotte Murder Rate Tops Nation in 1970, FBI Report
The FBI crime report ranks Charlotte and Mecklenburg Union counties with 24.7 murders per 100000 residents in 1970, with 101 people shot or killed. Charlotte alone accounts for 79 cases and a per capita rate of 27.4 for 50,000 residents, most victims black and known to assailants. Police say 78 of 79 arrests were made. weekend slayings occurred, and two police officers were killed. Community leaders discuss causes, income, and social factors.
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FBI
Mecklenburg County
Union County
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Ken L. Miller
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