Ex-Mayor Addonizio Convicted in Newark Kickback Case
Former Newark mayor Angelo Addonizio and four associates were found guilty on all counts of extortion and conspiracy in a 64 count indictment. Jurors deliberated five hours before delivering verdicts against Addonizio city attorney Philip Gordon public works director Anthony La Morte and reputed mob figures Joseph Biancone and Ralph Vicaro. The case accused contractors of trying to do business with the city through bribery and kickbacks.
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National Mafia on the Wane Says Atty Gen Mitchell
Attorney General John Mitchell said one quarter of the Mafia's leaders have been jailed or retired and the administration aims to erase organized crime. He announced 1976 as a programmatic goal and noted many leaders have been removed and the financial take is down.
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Arabs Hijack Jetliner Spurn Onassis as Hostage
Six Arab commandos hijack a Boeing 727 outside Beirut with five Americans aboard. They demand the freeing of seven Arab prisoners and refuse offers by Aristotle Onassis. The plane lands in Cairo and returns to Athens with the crew and passengers released after mediation by Red Cross representative Andrea Rosset.
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Rock and roll leader Chubby Checker cleared of drug charge
Chubby Checker real name Ernest Evans was cleared of possessing drugs after three band members admitted possession. They were arrested June 22 at Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls when customs officials found marijuana capsules and hashish in the quartet's car. Hank Thompson and his wife were divorced in Tulsa ending their 22 year marriage with a $144,000 alimony decree over 12 years.
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Nixon urges Boys Nation to trust American system
President Nixon told about 100 Boys Nation members in Washington to believe in the American system and not to bug out or attempt to overthrow the system. He said peaceful means and the democratic process allow comeback after defeat, as the group attends a week of meetings and briefings with top officials, spurred by the American Legion.
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