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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1975

Page

2

Ex governor Barron granted parole as Kerner parole deferred

The National Appellate Parole Board granted parole to former West Virginia Governor William Wallace Barron after a 12 year sentence for conspiring to tamper with a jury. Otto Kerner's appeal for immediate release was deferred due to health issues and ongoing review.

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Assassination Ambush in Tananarive Shocks Malagasy Nation

Gunman opened fire on a limousine carrying Col. Richard Ratsimandrava, chief of state of Madagascar, killing him and two bodyguards. A 19 member military-led committee took control as authorities enforce curfew and martial law in the capital.

Tananarive Malagasy Republic Col Richard Ratsimandrava Island Ratsimandrava Madagascar Africa

Queen Elizabeth Salary Hike Sought to Ease Costs

Government officials said Parliament will be asked to raise Queen Elizabeths salary by 20 percent to 2.8 million dollars to cover upkeep of palaces and staff. The move aims to prevent red ink for royal expenses.

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Mansfield Senate Leader Mike Mansfield Resting at Home

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield left Bethesda Naval Hospital Monday night and was resting at home Tuesday, an aide said. The report notes he is expected to recover with rest following his hospitalization.

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Toots Shor Selected as Advisor for NYC Off-Track Betting

Saloonkeeper Toots Shor is named adviser to New York City's Off-Track Betting Corp. as it expands into general sports gambling activities. Shor's appointment signals a push to leverage his betting experience and public profile for the new venture.

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