Brooklyn underworld slaying shocks New York crime scene
Police questioned associates and connections of Tommy Ryan Blook the Brooklyn death marked the 15th gangland execution in a year in New York. Carlo Gambino was among figures to be questioned as investigators pursue leads in the Eboli case where the former fight manager was found shot multiple times in Crown Heights with over $2000 on his body.
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Random drug tests urged for junior high students
Chicago report notes assistant secretary Richard Wilbur proposes random urine analyses in junior high schools to uncover early drug use. Citing Army Vietnam control experience, he argues early identification and treatment can curb modern military drug abuse.
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Court Eyes Detroit Busing Plan Across Suburban Districts
The U S Court of Appeals convenes an insider review to evaluate Detroit busing to integrate the city’s mostly Black schools with 52 white suburbs. Judge Stephen J. Roth in Detroit filed last year that officials maintained racial imbalances through actions. A potential superdistrict could absorb about 10 000 schools and students. About 3 000 people gathered in two Detroit suburbs urging parents to keep children home amid the hearings.
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Navy finds 43 major flaws in new Fighter plane tests
Washington AP reports the Navy identified 43 major faults in early F14? or F-? model during late last year tests. Sixteen safety-related issues noted. Corrective actions underway and most repaired aircraft to be ready for summer testing. A related test F4 crashed into Chesapeake Bay in June, civilian pilot killed. crash cause undetermined as divers continue recovery.
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Bear attack at New Mexico scout camp injures two
A 250 pound brown bear ripped tents and attacked four teenage campers at the Cimarron Mhilmont Scout Ranch in northeastern New Mexico. Two scouts were hospitalized. others treated and released. Camp staff frightened the bear away after awakening to growling. Names include Kirk Albracht and Thomas Mangels Jr. with injuries described as prinetitre sounds and scratches for others.
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Pair returns to face hijack charge in Philadelphia trial
A 22 year old Ethiopian student Lulseyd Tesfa and his 24 year old roommate Stanley Green will be returned to Philadelphia to face charges of hijacking a National Airlines jet and holding four crew members and five passengers hostage for 22 hours. Tesfa, held on 1 million bond in Harris County, tried to hang himself during confinement and was placed in a straight jacket after a suicide attempt. Green, also charged, had caused no trouble according to a supervisor.
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Power outages loom for Southeast and perilous regions
Washington reports that residents in the East Southeast and Midwest face summer power blackouts and brownouts. Federal Power Commission chair John N Massikas warns Florida Virginia the Carolinas New York City and Illinois Iowa will see shortages with reserve margins under 10 percent in the Southeast and below the 20 percent emergency protection threshold.
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Congress Returns To Business In Battle Over Vietnam Aid
Congress reconvenes amid debate on ending U S combat in Vietnam by cutting funds. McGovern backs a war amendment attached to foreign aid, while Scott pushes 1.7 billion for Agnes flood relief and rebuilding. House moves on wage rise to 2 an hour, defense construction bill eyed for Thursday. Sinatra eyeing testimony on organized crime at Berkshire Downs race track inquiry.
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Proxmire Fights to Restore Milk Funds for Schools
Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin pledged to push against a proposed 12 million dollar cut to the school milk program. He sits on the Senate Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee as it reviews the milk bill, challenging cuts despite most of last year’s 104 million in federal funds already spent. He warned that past administrations have sought to reduce or end the program that provides milk using federal tax dollars for U.S. children.
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Preparation H proves effective against hemorrhoidal swelling
Doctors report two remarksably successful medications shrink hemorrhoidal swelling from infection and inflammation. In many cases relief lasts for hours from pain and itching. Tests show the drug provides relief, with Preparation H singled out though prescriptions vary.
McGovern rests in South Dakota amid campaign underdog status
Senator George McGovern returns to South Dakota for a two week rest before resuming his underdog bid to unseat President Nixon. Eagleton stays in Washington courting AFL CIO support as McGovern plans strategy weeks and meeting with labor leaders to heal rifts.
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Legislature aims to finish major issues by July recess
In Sacramento UPI reports lawmakers rush to close major topics before a July 28 recess after November elections. A $2.2 billion school funding measure tied to sales and income tax shifts stands as the key hurdle along with issues on default car insurance early childhood education marijuana law liberalization and coast protection. Leaders from both chambers face delays as the Assembly was in recess for the Democratic convention. The school finance plan, backed by Governor Reagan and Assembly Speaker Moretti, awaits a Senate hearing this week in Revenue and Taxation Committee.
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Teamsters Union board to decide presidential backing
In Carlsbad the Teamsters Union general executive board will vote on supporting Nixon or McGovern or remaining neutral. A 17 member majority is required, with Frank B. Witz Simmons presiding. The meeting starts at 10 and a news conference will announce the decision. Analysts note Meany leans toward McGovern while others favor Nixon.
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Daley to seek contempt ruling in Chicago
Chicago officials plan to file a contempt motion in the Fourth Circuit Court this week over the seating of 58 Chicago delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Judge Covell had issued an injunction preventing seating until Illinois election laws were followed. The challengers led by Alderman Ginger and Jesse Jackson claimed they were unlawfully seated.
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Hearing on Gus Hall candidacy in Ohio
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown announced a hearing to determine the validity of Gus Hall’s presidential candidacy in Ohio. The August 2 session will review charges about petition signatures circulated on college campuses and misrepresentations to signers.
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Priest Rep Drinan seeks reelection to second term
Rep Robert F Drinan a Roman Catholic priest and Democrat from Massachusetts said he will seek reelection. He chaired the Massachusetts delegation to the Democratic National Convention and plans a summer focused on congressional business, returning by September. He supported McGovern era reforms and advocates honesty in government peace in Vietnam jobs and taxpayer justice.
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Albuquerque Republicans Reject McCloskey Delegate Rule
The New Mexico state Republican Convention in Albuquerque rejected a proposed rule requiring a National Convention delegate pledged to McCloskey by 621 to 612. Prominent Republicans framed it as fair play while delegates viewed McCloskey as an affront to Nixon. McCloskey had run against Nixon in several campaigns and withdrew from the presidential race.
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