Hughes ship not linked to Catalina gold treasure claim
California state officials said the Glomar Explorer did not snatch the rumored $30 million in gold from a sunken galleon near Santa Catalina. An investigation found no involvement by Hughes, whose operations were limited to permitted tests, while Quest Corp. holds rights to explore the area under California oversight.
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UPI
Santa Catalina
Howard Hughes
Glomar
CIA
Fourth of July Cove
Chuck Kenworthy
Quest
Ford murder plot thwarted as two men charged in California
A Santa Barbara grand jury indicted Gary DeSure and Preston Mayo on conspiracy to kill President Ford in Sacramento on Sept 5. They planned to use street sewer explosives and a gunshot. The two were arrested Aug 26 on theft charges and face bond of $100,000 each.
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UPI
Santa Barbara
Calif
Ford
Sacramento
State Capitol
Lynette Fromme
U.S District Court
California
San Francisco
Sara Jane Moore
Gary
Steven DeSure
Montana State Hospital
Preston Michael Mayo
Warren County
U.S
William Kelleher
Glacier, Mont
DeSure Alegedly
Rober Zapata
Mayo
Santa Barbara County
Secret Service
Hollywood-Burbank
DeSure
Capitol Building
Gerald R. Ford
Government role questioned after dedication of new children services facility
A columnist recalls the West Charleston opening of a behavioral services center for children and nearby homes for families with problems. He praises the facility but questions government involvement and funding, warning of rising welfare costs and potential control over citizens. Los Angeles law enforcement officials.
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West
Charleston
Children’s Behavioral Services Facility
Bill Deutsch
Woman shoots suspect in courtroom slaying case
In Indianapolis a woman identified as Harriet Roberta Jones fatally shot Nathaniel Sanders during a first degree murder hearing. The shot was fired from a .38 revolver as Sanders faced Judge Frank D. Harlor. Police restrained Jones. attendees including a high school class ducked for safety.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Nathaniel Sanders
Frank D. Harlor
Harriet Roberta Jones
Harry Thomas
Sanders
Jones
George Popcheff
Sgt
Jerry Campbell
Jury Deliberates in Strip Cab Case Over Murder
District Court jury deliberates whether Bill Varin's former general manager Mel Wolford was slain in self defense or murdered. Witnesses described a bar confrontation on September 25, 1974 at Charlie's Bar 1511 South Main Street and Mirin's account of warning shots before the fatal shot to Wolford.
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Bill Varin
Mirin
Mel Wolford
Marin
Wolford
Charlie's Bar
S. Main St
Charlie's
Black group threatens boycott over Nevada discrimination
Southern Christian Leadership Conference leaders in Las Vegas say nonviolent protests will block new public projects and trigger a nationwide boycott unless a $50 million redevelopment plan for the black Las Vegas business community is approved. Dr. Ralph Abernathy led a recent token protest and formed a Southern Nevada chapter.
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Las Vegas
UPI
Nevada
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Ralph Abernathy
National Organization
Las Vegas Convention Center
Harris
Abernathy
Southern Nevada
Nevada Blacks Denied Rights Amid Rally Demands
The state faces active non-violent demonstrations by black residents over constitutional rights in Southern Nevada. Leaders vow protests will start with East Hall Wing groundbreaking at the Convention Center and continue until negotiations with the mayor yield meaningful action.
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East Hall
Convention Center
Nevada
The
Las
Nevada Black Community Resolution Criticizes Officials
A six page Nevada resolution condemns local leaders and state officials for neglecting black residents. It accuses congressional representatives of blocking equality and criticizes Gov O Callaghan as insensitive to black participation in gaming and resort industries.
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Nevada
Mike O'Callaghan
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Big Brother
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By Rick Hackman
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Prentice Walker
Albert Dunn
Otis Harris
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Johannes Steel
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