Hoover Memo Ties Oswald to Cuba in Kennedy Plot
A 1964 Hoover memo reportedly says Oswald discussed with Cuban officials a plan to kill Kennedy. The Post cites sources claiming the informant learned of the discussions from Fidel Castro. CIA records also show Oswald visited the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City before Kennedy's death.
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Washington
Justice Department
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Washington Post
Hoover
Oswald
Fidel Castro
CIA
Mexico City
Kennedy
Dallas
Jack Ruby
Cuba
Castro
the Post
Warren Commission
Commission
Post
Rolando Cubela
Cubela
Black delegates threaten
In Geneva the Rhodesia talks were postponed after black nationalist leaders threatened to adjourn unless Britain set December 1 1977 as a target for black rule. Ivor Richard postponed the plenary session at a Black African states request.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Rhodesia
Britain
Ivor Richard
Richard
Joshua Nkomo
Robert Mugabe
Nkomo
Mugabe
Patriotic Front
Indians' Effort In Revolution Explained In Missing Letters
An historian finds a trunk with 18th century papers including 73 missing pages from Col. George Morgan's journal. The material suggests a strong alliance formed with major Indian tribes during Apr–May 1776 aiding the colonies. Washington Jefferson and Hancock correspondence are noted.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Gregory Shaaf
Colonies
England
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Morgan
Indian Affairs
Shaaf
Susanna B. Morgan
Col. Morgan
Secretary Hoffman Announces XM1 Tank Development Contract
Secretary Martin Hoffman briefs reporters at the Pentagon about Chrysler Corp winning the contract to develop prototype XM1 tanks, aiming toward a potential order of over 3,000 units.
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Army
Martin Hoffman
Pentagon
Hoffman
Chrysler
Texas City Kitties Probe CBs On Patrol Lines
Fort Worth police and civic CB users exchange chatter on the east-west freeway. A columnist notes growing officer access to radio talk, FCC CB set testing, and a column Q&A on channel use and ham licensing.
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Texas City
Cbs
Fort Worth
Texas
Smokey
Chase
Chase One
Chase Two
Prevention
Willy Weaver
FCC
Carter Invites Thousands for Modest Inauguration
President elect Carter plans a low key January 20 swearing in with a smaller Capitol VIP section and free bleacher seats along the parade route. Aides say he wants a people oriented event with few receptions and parties while wearing formal dress and attending dances and receptions for diplomats and Congress.
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Diplomatic Corps
Congress
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carter
Gramum
Jack H. Watson Jr
Hamilton Jordan
Watson
Jordan
Last Appeal Next Week Firing Squad Execution Likely
Utahs Gilmore may face a firing squad by Thanksgiving if the Board of Pardons upholds his death sentence next week. Attorney general elect Hansen said a decision could come Wednesday and an execution could follow within seven days if approved.
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Salt Lake City
Gary Mark Gilmore
Utah Board of Pardons
Robert B. Hansen
Calvin L. Rampton
Hansen
Gilmore
Dennis Boaz
Utah Supreme Court
Boaz
Board
George Latimer
Latimer
Gilmore’s Girlfriend Calls Him A “Beautiful Person”
The article portrays Gary Mark Gilmore facing a firing squad for murder with his girlfriend Nichole Barrett defending him as a “beautiful person.” Officials note his long criminal history and recent parole to Utah amid ongoing appeals and debates over his sentence. He has requested a six pack of beer for his last meal.
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Salt Lake City
Gary Mark Gilmore
Gilmore
State Board of Pardons
E.S. Fagan
Utah
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Illinois
Nichole Barrett
Ksl-Tv
Bob Watson
Corrections
Provo
Vera Damico
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Muzorewa
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Nevada
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High Point
N.C
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