Alleged Oil Swindle Draws Big Entertainment Investors
Fort Worth Texas report details a Securities and Exchange Commission action over a $130 million oil drilling scheme tied to a nine year period. Notable investors include Jack Benny entertainer Liza Minnelli Walter Matthau Andy Williams and Cher. The scheme allegedly offered tax write offs and big dividends convincing about 2000 people to invest large sums.
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Humphrey aide linked to illegal campaign funds scandal
The Senate Watergate committee reports evidence that Hubert H. Humphrey's former campaign manager helped raise 197000 in corporate aid from Associated Milk Producers Inc and America Dairymen Inc. The aid supported Humphrey's presidential effort. Jack J. Chestnut refused to testify on Fifth Amendment grounds, and Rep. Warbur Mills aid also faced questions over legal campaign assistance. Humphrey said he had not seen the report and would not comment.
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Nixon and Soviet leaders begin third summit in Moscow
President Nixon arrived in Moscow for the third U S Soviet summit as Brezhnev led welcome talks toward new economic accords while officials warned no strategic arms pact would be announced this week. Kissinger cautioned that no interim agreement would surface this trip amid expectations of broader arms discussions and potential talks on nuclear tests.
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SEC prepares fraud case against bankrupt Home Stake Co
The SEC alleges Home Stake Production Co of Tulsa ran through 120 million in investor funds from 1964 to last September while paying only 30 million in dividends. Agents found fake oil activity at a California farm site with painted irrigation pipes to simulate wells. Harvey L. Garland says no wells were drilled. The scheme allegedly used investor cash for quick dividends to lure larger investments and drew funds from famous entertainment figures.
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Michigan Cancer Foundation finds potential human breast cancer virus
The Michigan Cancer Foundation reports isolating a virus code named RAB tentatively called a true human breast cancer virus. Dr. Marvin A Rich says human origin is likely, with six or more major labs prepared to test the virus in about three months. Production will occur at a U S government facility in Frederick Maryland and testing sites include Columbia University and Naval Biomedical Laboratories.
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Brain stim device restores speech for 18 year old
In San Francisco an 18 year old, Mark Bevins, gained new speech after doctors implanted two brain electrodes and linked them to a dry cell battery. The procedure at UC Medical Center aimed to revive dormant cerebellar nerves, letting him talk and drink again as his father describes a “whole new world.” Doctors caution on long term success, but say he improved and may go home soon.
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Mother arraigned in tot's murder in Union City
Sharon Sue Angelo, 26, was arraigned on charges of murder and assault with a deadly weapon for the stabbing deaths and injuries to her four year old daughter Gina and son Rodney in Union City on April 15. Bail set at 100000.
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Oakland Tribune pressman slain near job in 1 a.m. stabbing
David J. Perrin a 48 year old father of seven and Tribune pressman of 19070 Center Street was stabbed once in the upper chest near the Oakland Tribune building at 1 a.m. He died at Highland Hospital. Perrin was walking to his car two blocks from work when attacked. Witnesses reported a man fleeing through a nearby service station lot. no weapon found. Perrin leaves a wife Beverly and seven children.
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Weather forecast extends mild warmth into weekend
The weatherman predicts clear skies and rising temperatures with overnight lows near 55 and daytime highs around the mid 70s through Saturday. Little cloudiness is expected, signaling continued pleasant weather across the region.
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