Connally Goes On Trial For Bribery Charges
Former Treasury Secretary John Connally faces a jury trial on bribery counts for allegedly taking 10 000 in two 5 000 bribes from Associated Milk Producers Inc to influence milk price support. Judge George Hart Jr will oversee a three week process as Jake Jacobsen testifies.
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American fishermen back British blockade of ports
American Inshore Fishermen's Federation endorsed Britain's port blockade protests against cheap foreign fish. A message to Aberdeen's Action Committee signals possible US actions, as 43 ports from Shetland to northwest England are sealed by 1,275 inshore boats.
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Clemency ends with flurry of draft applications
The sign up deadline for Ford clemency closes with a surge from 16,500 to 17,000 applications, a projection to 18,000, far short of an estimated 100,000 eligible. ACLU calls the program punitive and may sue. Rockefeller Commission extension to June 6 is announced.
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Dukakis Keeps Morning Streetcar Ride To Work
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis continues his daily streetcar commute to the statehouse three months into office. He says he has learned a lot from riders and is receptive to suggestions as he maintains the pledge he made before inauguration.
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Michael Dukakis
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Nuclear Pacemaker Keeps St. Paul Man Alive
James Seagren, a 52 year old roofing contractor from St. Paul, carries a nuclear pacemaker implanted in his chest to regulate his heartbeat. The device, designed to last at least ten years, replaces conventional battery units. Seagren has endured multiple surgeries since 1961 and had the nuclear implant 14 months ago, with an expected lifespan to 1984.
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Nixon fund drive opens in Dallas to aid president
Rabbi Baruch Korff heads a Texas appeal for Nixon funds in Dallas. He says Nixon is near broke, harmed by media and aides, but improving health and focused on national issues. Dallas businessman Jimmy Asaff estimates 5000 area households may donate. The Nixon Justice Fund holds 148000 of a 350000 to 400000 goal for legal fees over documents impounded by Congress.
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