Hostage taker overpowered by two in West Germany
In Frankfurt two hostages, court clerk Dieter Hoss and salesman Gottfried Schaffrath, overpowered Rudi Manz, the hostage taker who had held them for 99 hours after demanding ransom and a jetliner flight to Cuba for the accused bank robber. Police reported no injuries to the hostages.
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Atoa Hospital
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Godwin weighs tax proposals amid narrow committee vote
Governor Godwin announced plans to send four tax bills after a tight Finance Committee vote. The measures include cigarette, coal taxes, a surtax, and a capital gains tax, with the governor noting no commitments from lawmakers and cautioning on funding for his $97 million program. He cited medical needs and past wartime service as context.
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Fire Evacuation Led by Building Staff
Patrolman Robert Trotta described a scene of controlled panic as fire evacuation teams composed of building employees supervised the exodus of tenants. Evacuees sheltered in nearby restaurants and bars before returning to their offices around 3 30 p m.
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Robert Trotta
Mao Intensifies Campaign Against Teng in China
AP reports Mao Zedong renewed a nationwide campaign against Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping. The official Xinhua dispatch quoted Mao urging Chinese to take a more active part in the struggle, portraying Teng as a capitalist adherent.
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Nixon Kissinger dispute over wiretaps and Halperin case
In a deposition Nixon denies direct responsibility for specific wiretaps, acknowledging general approval as Halperin’s home line was tapped 21 months from May 1969 to February 1971. Kissinger says he spent little time on the program while Halperin seeks to label the taps illegal and political. The suit cites leaks, Cambodia bombing disclosures, and potential witnesses at trial.
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South Vietnam
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FBI
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Ouster of CSA chief Bert Gallegos by President Ford
President Ford ousted Bert A. Gallegos as director of the Community Service Administration amid long running criticism from a House subcommittee and misconduct probes. Samuel R. Martinez, a former head of the Denver regional OEO office, is named as successor. formal announcement expected within two weeks.
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Ford
Community Service Administration
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House
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Samuel R. Martinez
Office of Economic Opportunity
Denver
Martinez
Labor Department
Nine Spanish Officers Convicted of Attempted Rebellion
In Madrid a general court martial convicted nine officers, one major and eight captains, of attempted military rebellion. The defendants belonged to the Democratic Military Union seeking democratic reform and blocking a coup. Sentences range from three to eight years and await confirmation by the Madrid regional commander. General unrest followed, with labor clashes, deaths, and widespread strikes in Asturias and Basque regions.
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Poland
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Seil
Becque
Reagan campaign faces tough losses in Florida primary
The Florida results show Ford leading with 53 percent and 43 delegates while Reagan earns 47 percent and 23 delegates. Senators Scott and Rockefeller warned Reagan’s attacks harmed his bid, Holshouser declared Reagan’s effort a failure, and Laxalt urged continuation to keep him viable. Reagan campaigns in Illinois and other states while Ford predicts continued competition to Kansas City.
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