EPA Bans Two Pesticides Suspected Of Causing Cancer
The EPA bans further production and sale of chlordane and heptachlor amid cancer concerns. Administrator Train cites imminent hazard and aims for a permanent ban, with hearings possible for manufacturers. Chicago firm Velsicol plans to challenge the decision as the timing targets the 1976 season.
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Witness claims order never given to kill Castro plot
Washington AP. Robert A. Maheu, once aide to Howard Hughes, described a CIA plan to poison Fidel Castro but said the execution order was never issued. He noted the Bay of Pigs timing and that the plan required a go signal that never came. Separately, Sen. McGovern released Castro documents alleging 24 CIA plots against Castro and Cuban leaders. The Senate committee said it would invite additional witnesses for testimony.
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Special Runoff Slated In N. H.
The Senate ended its battle over the New Hampshire seat by declaring it vacant for an Aug. 8 date and opening a special runoff. Governor Meldrim Thomson plans Sept. 18 as the election date with Norris Cotton appointed to fill the vacancy. Durkin and Wyman, the rival candidates, had the closest Senate race last November.
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Maheu Ties Hughes to Castro Plot In CIA Mafias Link
Maheu testified before the Senate committee describing a plot where he acted as liaison between the CIA and mob figures John Rosselli and Sam Giancana. He said Hughes knew of the plan to remove Castro. Bissell said CIA approved cooperation with the Mafia and Dulles received reports on the Mafia connection. Maheu recounted meeting in 1960 with James O Connell and Rosselli in Los Angeles and Miami, where Sam Gold turned out to be Giancana.
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Nigerian ruler says nation drifting toward chaos
Nigeria's new head of state Brig. Muritala Rufai Mohammed told citizens that Gen. Yakubu Gowon was ousted in a military coup because he allowed the country to drift into bloodshed and chaos.
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Mohammed calls for united Nigeria after Gowon ouster
Virgil Partch Mohammed, 38, vowed in a nationwide broadcast that the armed forces should pursue a strong united Nigeria with a new direction. He accused Gowon of inaccessibility and neglect of public sentiment, warning that chaos looms. Lagos streets quieted after a day of shutdowns as security tightened. Gowon, in Kampala, pledged loyalty to the new government and offered to serve in any capacity. Mohammed said Gowon and family could return home safely and receive a general’s pension once normal conditions resume.
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Betty Ford Feels Marvelous After Europe Tour
HELSINKI AP Betty Ford said she felt absolutely marvelous after jet lag fatigue during her EU tour with President Ford. In Helsinki she toured market streets and shopped, noting relief from travel strain while attending European security conference events with Brezhnev Wilson and Caramanlis.
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Joan Little May Take Stand in Raleigh Trial
In Raleigh, attorney for Joan Little, 21, says she may testify in her trial over the death of a white jailer. Defense seeks reinstatement of Morris Dees after court-ordered removal. Little contends the killing was self defense against an attempted sexual attack while jailed on a separate conviction.
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Ford vetoes price lid and windfall tax plans
Ford vetoed a congressional bill to cap oil prices at 11.28 per barrel and extend the E P A four months. The plan would leave windfall tax details to Ways and Means and Senate Finance, but House leaders urged explicit windfall tax language and consumer rebates in the energy package.
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