Bank vice president slain in Georgia bank robbery attempt
The Farmers Bank vice-president Reuben Flynt, 52, was beaten to death at his home in Union Point, Georgia, after two bandits surprised him during lunch. Police arrested two suspects who face murder and extortion charges for the attack and threat to obtain 60 000 dollars. The incident occurred about 75 miles east of Atlanta.
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Attorney Sentenced in Bond Theft Plot in Buffalo
Former Buffalo attorney Carl J. D'Auria received a three year prison term for conspiring to move $2 million in stolen bonds to Arizona. Alfred Melchiorre drew a two year sentence in the same case. U.S. District Judge John T. Curtin imposed the sentences after pleas of guilty on November 7.
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Saratoga and Mississinew collide 90 miles east of Mayport
The aircraft carrier USS Saratoga and the oiler USS Mississinew struck during refueling 90 miles east of Mayport Florida with no injuries. Both ships sustained minor damage to fueling stations and hull areas above the waterline.
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Norfolk, Va
Bank of America to act as agent bank in Brazil steel loan
Bank of America announced it would act as agent bank in an unusual loan for Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, Brazil's leading steel producer, arranged with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The deal marks the first such cofinancing by commercial banks in a World Bank arrangement.
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Ford backs press secretary Nessen amid quit rumors
President Ford expressed full confidence in press secretary Ron Nessen as rumors spread that two aides might resign. Deputy press secretary William Greener said Ford learned of newspaper stories doubting Nessen's performance and that he checked with John W. Hushen and Eric Rosenberger, who denied definite plans to leave.
GE and Utah International propose merger by stock swap
General Electric and Utah International announced they would negotiate a definitive merger by a tax free exchange of 1.3 GE shares for each Utah share. GE has about 183.3 million shares outstanding and Utah about 31.5 million. Authorities identified jail inmate Richard James Robinson, 30, of San Clemente, found dead by asphyxiation after an arrest on burglary trespass and sodomy charges. He had previously been identified as Richard Wooding.
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Juvenile Hangs Self in San Bernardino Jail Cell
A 17 year old, John P. Salsberry, hanged himself in his jail cell at juvenile hall. Police said he tied pajama bottoms to his neck and to metal bars on a window. The body was found around 4 a.m. and he had been dead about a half hour.
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San Bernardino
UPI
John P. Salsberry
United Flights Cancelled Amid IAMAW Strike
United Airlines halted all flights through January 5 due to a strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The stoppage began December 6 idling all commercial and charter flights, prompting urged travelers to seek alternate carriers.
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Chicago
UPI
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Seafront Occupied as Beirut Sees Ceasefire Hold
In Beirut security forces moved into key seafront hotels held by Phalangists in a bid to enforce a fragile cease-fire amid Lebanon’s civil war. Fighting waned after negotiations, with sniper duels only isolated and a liaison committee coordinating the plan stated.
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Ford campaign chief defends Reagan critique as valid campaign tool
Howard Callaway argued Ronald Reagan’s record as California governor warrants criticism and said the attacks will continue. He predicted Ford would veto the six month tax cut extension if tied to a spending ceiling and expected strong showings in New Hampshire and Massachusetts with wins also anticipated in Florida and Illinois.
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