Brandt Explains Resignation Over Spy Juror Controversy
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt publicly explains his resignation, citing a spy scandal that damaged his impartiality toward Eastern bloc nations. He denies blackmail claims tied to an aide arrested as an East German spy, stressing private life was not the decisive factor.
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Communists woo Gaullists to support Mitterrand in runoff
Paris officials report a Communist bid to win Gaullist voters for Socialist candidate Francois Mitterrand ahead of the May 19 runoff. An opinion poll showed Valery Giscard d Estaing leading 51 to 49 over Mitterrand, with 91 percent of Chaban Delmas supporters backing Giscard and 9 percent Mitterrand. Arlette Laguiller also urged her followers to back Mitterrand.
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Vesco charged with looting mutual funds
A $60 million complaint filed in Manhattan Federal Court accuses financier Robert L. Vesco and others of looting three Toronto based mutual funds. The suit names Bank of New York and Norman LeBlanc among defendants and seeks restitution and damages.
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Fragmentary note hints at sensitive material seen by official
A partial transcription mentions vacats from last year and a personal letter from a president or chancellor figure. It references highly sensitive material seen by unidentified organizers and a likely channel or official, with unclear names and dates.
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