Hefner calls Playboy probe a witchhunt over Arnstein death
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner blasts a federal probe into alleged drug use at his mansions as politically motivated. Robbie Arnstein, 34, was found dead in a Chicago hotel from an apparent drug overdose. Hefner says pressure to testify against him led to Arnstein’s suicide and contends the case targets him and Playboy. He pledged to testify if asked and disputed any involvement with hard drugs.
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Boston Mayor Denies Led Zeppelin Concert License
Boston Mayor Kevin White refused to issue a license for Led Zeppelin to perform at Boston Garden on February 4 citing a disturbance last Tuesday when about 4,500 fans waiting for tickets hurled bottles, slashed a fire hose, looted concessions, and dumped trash. Bob Hope will return as grand marshal for Shenandoah Apple Blossom festival in Winchester Virginia May 3, after a 26 year gap. Hope said he bears no grudge and will return this run.
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Faisal Seeks Arab Unity On Tour Of Arab States
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia declared in Damascus that he will devote Saudi resources to unity against Israel. A Syrian announcer hailed Arab unity as Assad said the meeting would strengthen solidarity and aims. In other notes the Shah in Vienna backed the cause but avoided direct involvement, Egypt spoke of Sinai, and an Israeli commando clash, while elsewhere a Bombay offshore oil discovery was announced and Mekong refugees faced attacks. Silent summaries follow.
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Palm Beach toughens amnesty hiring rules
Palm Beach County Commission unanimously upheld the firing of Albert Gargiulo and adopted new policies limiting participation in President Ford's amnesty program. The county will review all applicants, avoid staff involvement, and not actively seek to participate. Any draft evader hired will earn the base Army pay of 4129.20 annually, excluding housing. Gargiulo, 28, was dismissed from the engineer’s office after becoming a political embarrassment.
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Maddox Departs Georgia Government After Eight Tumultuous Years
Former Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox left Georgia government on Tuesday taking the Senate Bible and his gavel as mementoes of eight turbulent years in top posts. He had been defeated by Gov. George Busbee in the bid to return to the governor’s mansion. Maddox ended his official duties by presiding over the General Assembly in joint session at the Atlanta Civic Center for Busbee’s inauguration. A resolution praised his state service and wished him well, noting plans for a fried chicken restaurant near the Capitol.
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Mills admits alcoholism praised by AMA leaders
Rep Wilbur Mills acknowledged an alcohol problem drawing praise from the American Medical Association. The AMA publication called it a historic step to address alcoholism openly. Mills announced resignation as Ways and Means chairman in December, entering Bethesda Naval Hospital and being sworn in from his hospital room this week.
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