Dutch Prince Bernhard Resigns After Lockheed Probe
The Dutch inquiry found Prince Bernhard offered his influence to aid Lockheed in securing P3 Orion aircraft funding. He admitted sending letters and accepting responsibility, resigning from public posts as the royal family faced constitutional questions and political pressure. The report noted the affair damaged Netherlands defense policy perception and Bernhard’s credibility.
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Bernhard
World Wildlife Fund
Don Uv
Dun List
Netherlands
den Uyl
O 4 Nation
Powerment
Beatrix II Bernhard
Juliana
Reques
Nickel compounds and carbon monoxide tied to Legionnaires outbreak
Philadelphia health chief notes nickel-carbony theory is interesting but inconclusive as investigators consider carbon monoxide exposure and an accidental or intentional release. No incinerators near hotels. CDC confirms nickel poisoning tests inconclusive as state officials study exposure pathways.
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Sunderman
Ile
Lewis Park
Philadelphia
Morris Hosen
Atlanta
Federal
Center For Disease Control
CDC
Bus mechanics talks progress in Los Angeles strike
Negotiations between the Amalgamated Transit Union and the Southern California RTD showed progress late Thursday night as drivers and mechanics continued a four day strike that has stranded about 760000 riders. The RTD said talks would resume later under a state conciliator while tensions over paychecks and training delays persisted.
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Mechanics
Southern California Rapid Transit District
RTD
Los Angeles
Mechanics’ Amalgamated Transit Union
RED
Alice Tolbert
United Transportation Union General
Bart Clark
Drivers Union
Goldy Norton
Clark
Insuhing
RTD Board of Directors
Norton
Ms. Tolbert
Brotherhood of Railway
Judge seals evidence in Chowchilla bus kidnapping
In Madera County a judge ordered most evidence sealed in the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping case after delaying a hearing for three defendants. James Lehnenfeld Richard Schoenfeld and Frederick Woods face 27 counts of kidnapping and 18 of robbery. The gag order remains in place and the indictment allows secrecy until the Sept. 22 hearing. The grand jury reviewed about 150 pieces of evidence after hearing roughly 60 witnesses.
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Madera
API
Chowchilla
James Lehnenfeld
Richard
Frederick N. Woods
Oakland
Alameda County
Madera County
Schoenfelts
Woods
Richard Schoenfeld
James Schoemeld
Superior Court
Jack L. Hammerberg
Aftor
Emerson Bain
Kidnaping Attempt Ends as Van Is Spotted in Long Beach
In Long Beach a stolen van containing abducted children was spotted by a patrol car. Officers rushed the vehicle and freed the children after a half hour. Suspects fled. Orange County detectives later questioned the family. Citizen band radio users aided by drawing attention to the incident.
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Long Beach
Seigman
Tom
SLAIN GIRLS Miss Peterson and Miss Ready vanish in Huntington Beach
Friends say the two teens argued with their mothers and left home Tuesday. They were seen together seeking work at a local fasthand, then reportedly planned to stay for a free meal and sleep at the Lynn Center, a Huntington Beach crash pad. One friend recalls Peterson mentioning the Lynn Center. Both lived in apartment-dominated neighborhoods with high turnover.
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Miss Peterson
Miss Ready
Lynn Center
Huntington Beach
Ford Carter debate rules taking shape
Negotiators reported progress on ground rules for nationally televised debates between Ford and Carter. Spokesmen said no terms were finalized after a 34 hour session with the League of Women Voters, with the first debate possible in mid September.
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Ford
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Plains
Vail
Cota
Robert Dolv
Des Moines
Iiowa
Uying
Walter Mondale
New York
Middle East
Washington
League of Women Voters
Newton Minow
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Dol B. Comially
Dole
Syracuse
Mondale
California aging bill draws mixed support in legislature
Lawmakers heard wide backing from groups such as the California Medical Association and National Council of Senior Citizens while Catholic bishops initially opposed the bill before withdrawing. Opponents warned the measure could spawn extensive litigation as a major legal undertaking.
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California Medical Association
American Civil Liberties, Union
State Commission On Aging
National Council of Jewish Women
National Council of Senior Citizens
Episcopal Diocese of
Northern
California
California Conference of Catholic Bishops
Bohr
Hehy
James Wedworth
D-Hawthorne
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Candice Ready
Meas Weiles Toh. M
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League
Mittee
Mideast
America
Israel
Iowa
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Speer
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Edge
Pacific Coast Highway
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