Bridges eyes organizing of older people
Harry Bridges, 60,000 member International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union president, steps down amid mandatory retirement. He hints at organizing senior citizens and defends his tough but effective leadership on West Coast docks, noting culture treats older people cruelly.
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Carter backs higher farm price supports four-year plan
Senate Finance Committee backs President Carter in extending federal price supports for major crops for four years. Bergland says levels would more than double the proposed costs, with an annual expense around one billion dollars. The move follows Carter’s backing of the farm aid package.
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Long life sentence upheld in Alabama traffic death case
In Montgomery, Heflin Mack Langford’s first degree murder conviction and life sentence for a fatal speeding crash that killed a 16 year old student were upheld unanimously by the State Court of Criminal Appeals. Witnesses said Langford was intoxicated at the time of the collision.
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Bormann hunt ends as Brazil closes case in 1967 request
In Brasilia, Brazil declared the search for Adolf Hitlers aide Martin Bormann over after ruling no evidence he was in the country. Attorney General Enriqué Fonseca Araujo said a 1967 West German request for extradi tion was shelved by the Supreme Court. In Lusaka, five African states outlined a new strategy to escalate guerrilla action against Rhodesia after a Luanda summit.
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Chicago Acting Mayor Bilandic Wins in Primary Victory
Acting Mayor Michael Bilandic defeats five challengers in a special Democratic primary to secure the nomination for the unexpired term of the late Richard J. Daley. Event observed as an aide notes the scene during the victory speech.
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Pakistan Assembly summoned to meet amid fraud charges
Pakistan's new National Assembly, elected amid fraud allegations and antigovernment violence, is summoned to meet in Islamabad on April 26. Observers expect the session to face opposition demands for Bhutto's resignation, dissolution of the assembly, and new elections as protests enter the sixth week.
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Royal Navy hosts Great Train Robber on warship
Ronald Biggs, the reputed British train robber, visited HMS Danae in Sepetiba Brazil, sharing beers with sailors amid Rio maneuvers. He said the visit was due to homesickness, while crew members described a warm reception despite one sailor’s protest. Biggs, 47, helped stage the 1963 mail train robbery and escaped prison in 1965.
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Israel Exchange Returns Nine Soldiers and Two Spies
Israel and Egypt conducted a swap trading 48 Arab prisoners for the bodies of nine Israeli soldiers and two Israeli spies. The exchange involved the United Nations Buffer Zone in Sinai and occurred on Tuesday according to a regional report.
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Japan Rail Strike Halts Millions Across Nation
Japanese railway workers began a 72 hour nationwide strike in Tokyo and across Japan demanding higher wages. The walkout left an estimated 18 million commuters and travelers stranded or delayed, with major lines disrupted and services reduced during the action.
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Far' fin Minister Detained by Leftist Group in El Salvador
In San Salvador, Far' fin Minister Mauricio Borgonovo was held against his will by a leftist group that threatened fatal harm unless the government freed 96 political prisoners. Stabilization efforts are underway as authorities respond to the incident.
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Wrigley estate valued at 60.3 million in probate petition
Philip K Wrigley chewing gum magnate and Cubs owner died last week in Wisconsin leaving an estate pegged at 60.3 million with personal property around 80 million and real estate 350000 per Chicago Circuit Court petition. Loren Loren escapes Paris fire and hospital checkup after roof crawl with two sons.
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