Capitol House Approves Capitol Remodeling Plan
The Capitol House approved a remodeling plan to fortify the west front. Leaders argued costs could reach 45 million dollars for a 4 1/4 acre expansion with an east wall, offices, restaurants, escalators, and restrooms. Proponents urged action amid warnings of structural risk while opponents questioned the price.
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Two die at sea as trio drifts apart after raft ride
Ferro, an office worker with the Cuba National Institute of Fisheries, fled Cuba to escape abuses under Fidel Castro. He recalled that Eduardo grew increasingly nervous and cried for water before leaping into the sea. Ferro survived in serious condition, standing alone after his two friends vanished.
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Green Berets GOP Flavor on Saigon Murder Case
Six officers, charged with murder and conspiracy, may face trial or acquittal depending on evidence. Spokesman notes if no new evidence emerges after three acquittals, the remaining cases could end without trial. Rheault’s attorney cites Williams, a renowned defense figure, as Williams arrives in Saigon to prep the defense. The group, shown in good spirits during their daily two mile run, faces emotional strain as Rheault jokes about photo retouching while his wife worries.
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Reshuffle Explained Amid 1968 Chicago Trial Focus
The trial of eight demonstrators tied to the 1968 Democratic Convention riots opens Wednesday in U S District Court Chicago. Lawyers note new legal ground on wiretap evidence as prosecutors say the case centers on whether the defendants conspired to incite clashes with police in Chicago.
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Wallenda family splits as race to reform act accelerates
Karl Wallenda plans a return to full time highwire work with son Alberto and seeks a third man for The Flying Wallendas act in Sarasota next month as family members split. His wife Carey gains custody of five of six children in Hollywood divorce. Debbie Reynolds loses brand sponsor as NBC ends contract with American Brands after show premiere.
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Case Against Bishop Reopened In Germany
FRANKFURT Germany AP German authorities reopen the case against Most Rev Matthias Defregger the Roman Catholic bishop who admitted he passed along orders for the execution of 17 Italian villagers while a captain in the German army during World War I Justice Minister Johannes Strelitz says the Frankfurt prosecutor lacked jurisdiction since Defregger is an auxiliary bishop in Munich and has been sent to Munich for consideration He notes witnesses should have been brought from Italy for questioning and that the law does not permit charging someone who does not live in the city For Italian villagers in Filetto de Camarda near Rome executions were ordered June 7 1944 in retaliation for a raid by Italian partisans Defregger admits forwarding the order but says he urged revocation The execution commander is dead
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Dubcek Faces Downfall After Party Row In Prague
After weeks of postponement and disputes between party chief Gustav Husak and anti Dubcek factions, blame for the Soviet invasion is fixed. Dubcek may lose his Presidium seat while Smrkovsky and other Dubcek backers could be purged from the Central Committee. Dubcek reportedly ready to resign his party posts and federal parliament presidency but resists public self criticism. Dubcek, 47, led the party until Husak’s 1969 rise. still one of Czechoslovakia’s most popular figures.
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