Gulf Oil Board Ends Political Scandal Shakeup
Gulf Oil Corp. chairman Bob R. Dorsey resigned amid a board driven purge of executives tied to a political contributions scandal. Three other officers were ousted or reassigned as the McCloy Report cited a $12.3 million slush fund used from 1960 to 1973 and noted $1.3 million in Canadian campaign giving. McAfee named Dorsey successor, effective at noon.
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Gulf Oil Real Estate Development Co
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Derry McAfee
Gulf Oil Canada, Ltd
McAfee
Gulf Board of Directors
Lebanon Civil War Battles Surge Across Beirut
Fighting raged across Lebanon with 184 killed in a day as Phalangist and Moslem gunmen clash near Beirut. The assault on the Dhaiya refugee camp north of the city left hundreds dead or wounded, while beefed up attacks hit the port area and hotels. Leaders urged a mediated truce with Syria as cabinet meetings and talks with Damascus continue.
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UseryExpected To Succeed Dunlop As Labor Secretary
AP reporting that WJ Usery is expected to be named secretary of labor after John T. Dunlop quit citing loss of trust and confidence between government and organized labor. Dunlop said resigning was due to irreparable rift with labor leaders and administration.
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Truman
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Capitol evacuation after threat during ER A protest
Police moved a large crowd away from Capitol Square after a threat prompted an evacuation. Sirens wailed as hundreds chanted support for the Equal Rights Amendment while former Lt. Gov. Henry Howell used the moment for informal campaigning before doors reopened about 55 minutes later.
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Boston School Committee appeal over busing ruling
Three judges rejected the argument that Garrity should have considered white flight before cross city busing. The ruling leaves South Boston High School receivership issue to be appealed, with School Committee chair McDonough saying the decision will go to the Supreme Court.
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Lawmakers react to governor's tough crime package and coal tax
Del A R Pete Giesen and Senate Republicans welcomed the message calling it realistic and somber while voicing concern over a severance tax on coal. Del Don Dunford warned higher coal costs would raise electricity prices for consumers under the fuel adjustment charge.
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Hearst Trial Hearing Proceeds With Kozol Questioning
Patricia Hearst testifies about her Jan 7 meeting with Dr. Kozol while defense argues to allow further questioning. Al Johnson says Hearst trembled and appeared near collapse after 15 minutes alone with Kozol, claiming Kozol acted as an FBI interrogator and accused Hearst of planning her own kidnapping.
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San Mateo County
Armstrong Nominated Ambassador to London
Anne Armstrong was nominated as the first woman U S ambassador to Great Britain. President Ford praised her, noting the administration’s push to name more women to government posts. Armstrong pledged to work hard and represent the United States with Texas flair, while awaiting Senate confirmation.
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Kissinger Comments Signal Gaps in Peace Talks
Henry Kissinger warned that the dispute blocks an arms accord aimed at world peace while outlining U.S. stance on China and the Middle East China relations would stay on established lines if Beijing trusts U.S. policy is strong. in the Gala Heights talks Syria ties any deal with broader Arab aims and Damascus seeks Palestinian gains.
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Middle East
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Israel
Damascus
Palestine Liberation Organization
Margaret Leighton Dies in Britain at 53
Actress Margaret Leighton aowered known for elegance and breeding on stage and screen dies at 53 in England. She collapsed at home near Chichester and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Born in 1922 in Barnt Green Worcestershire she rose with the Old Vic and won a Tony for The Night of the Iguana. Her film work included The Go-Between and Great Expectations with a career spanning London and New York stages.
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James Mason
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Officer Killed In Riverton Self Mutilation Incident
In Riverton New Jersey police tried to restrain a naked man threatening self harm with a knife. Officer Thomas Whitelock 30 of Delran died from gunshot wounds. Officer Howard Norcross 27 of Riverton was injured but survived. The assailant Michael Logan 23 also died in the exchange.
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