Arrest of AIM leader Dennis Banks by FBI in California
FBI agents surrounded a San Francisco area home and arrested Dennis Banks, 88, fugitive AIM cofounder. College instructor Lehman Brightman, 45, director at Contra Costa Junior College, was arrested with Banks on harboring a fugitive charge. Both men held for Monday arraignment in Oakland.
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Wealthy Black Man Kidnapped in Birmingham
A.G. Gaston, 83 year old leading Black financier, was abducted from his Birmingham home in a ransom attempt that failed. He and his wife were assaulted. Gaston was found unharmed in his car two hours later with head wounds and a sack over his head. Charles L. Clayborn Jr. was charged with kidnapping, robbery, burglary, and two counts of assault with intent to murder.
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South Africa Signals Angola Pullout Near
South Africa hints at withdrawing some troops from Angola as Soviet backed forces push forward. Defense Minister Piet Botha says Pretoria will not fight the free world alone and will address Parliament next week. The report notes growing speculation of a partial troop withdrawal.
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Lebanon's civil war deepens as Karami resumes rule
At least 20 people die and 36 wounded in clashes in Beirut regions Mostem Chi sah and Christian Ein Rummah amid nine months of fighting that have killed over 9,000. Chamoun evacuated from Saadiyet as Syrian-Lebanese-Palestinian truce monitors resume work. Israeli officials fear creeping Syrian takeover.
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IRS Hikes Taxpayer Service Standards and Pay
The IRS outlines its push to improve taxpayer help with trained staff and stricter requirements. Taxpayer service specialists will face a test, top pay rises above 15000 dollars, and a college degree or equivalent qualification. At least 3 percent of the workforce must devote full time to checking advice accuracy, using monitored calls and double‑checks on returns.
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Des Moines TV bans Mary Hartman in afternoon slot
KCCI TV canceled plans to air Mary Hartman Mary Hartman at 3:30 pm replacing The Mickey Mouse Club after about 400 calls and letters. Station manager William Hippee cited audience objection to the time not the show. The program, though picked up by 60 stations, is described as a spoof on daytime soaps with adult themes.
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Mary Hartman
Mickey Mouse
Des Moines
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Joneee Hippee
Orlando
Fla
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Lear
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Ford’s Health Report Highlights Conditioning and Routine
White House physician Lukash described President Ford’s health as solid noting a 60 bpm pulse and 120 70 blood pressure with a cholesterol level of 275 mg. He said Ford’s conditioning reflects an athlete’s status and cited strenuous weeks since taking office plus knee surgeries from prior injuries. Ford maintains daily exercises including a 14 minute swim of 24 lengths in the outdoor heated pool.
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China conducts another nuclear test in push to end nuclear monopoly
Peking radio reported China carried out a second test in four months, saying it aims to defend the nation and break the superpowers’ nuclear hold. The U S Energy Research and Development Administration described the blast as low yield under 20 kilotons, detected at Lop Nor.
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China
Chou Enlai
Washington
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Lop Nor
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Kissinger cites Spain in Western alliance debate
Kissinger notes Spain as integral to Western relations while discussing NATO integration and the shift from Polaris submarines to longer-range Trident missiles set for 197. Spain’s NATO prospects face opposition from Western European democracies during Franco era aftermath.
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