Kidnapers Claim Heir Buried Demand 4.5 Million Ransom
Samuel Bronfman II, whisky heir, is reportedly buried with a 10 day air and water supply as kidnappers demand 4.5 million dollars. Family says they are negotiating independently of authorities while sources say the ransom could be the largest in U.S. history. Edgar Bronfman Sr. flew to New York to assist, Samuel disappeared after leaving a party near Purchase New York. The BMW jeep belonging to Samuel was found at his mother’s home in Westchester County.
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Oaktown Heights
N.Y
Samuel Bronfman
Bronfman
U.S
New York Daily News
Westchester County
New York City
Barbara Jane Mackle
Georgia
FBI
Edgar M. Bronfman
Seagram Co. Ltd
Montreal
Purchase
Samuel
Crocodile stalked hunter killed near Weipa Queensland
In an inquest a 15 foot three legged tailess crocodile killed hunter Peter Reimers 35 after stalking him for days near Mission Creek Weipa. Firefighters and police tried explosives while his body was found in eight pieces and the animal was later killed.
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Brisbane
Australia
Queensland
Coromer
Peter Reimers
B. J. Blades
Reimers
A. C. Bene Fe
Mission Creek
Keimers
Arrowed Canada Goose Baffles Town and Conservation Crew
North Hempstead officials and state conservation officer John Woodworth struggle to net a Canada goose in a local pond. The bird, bearing a two foot tail arrow, flees repeatedly despite multiple attempts by town staff, animal shelter personnel, and volunteers. Mahoney notes it appears to fly as well with the arrow.
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North Hempstead
N.Y
John Woodworth
Woodworth
Mahoney
Birds Like Sousa Attract Starlings In Worcester
In Worcester Massachusetts an official notes starlings flocked to Sousa marches at Webster Square. Bentley Bieck assistant professor taped a starling in a pillow case and played its cry at half second intervals to test responses, causing the birds to scatter rather than listen.
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Tangleweed
City Health Department
Webster Square
Sousa
Bentley Bieck
University of Bridgeport
Connecticut
Ford to Appeal Oil Tariff Ruling From Court
President Ford plans to appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court overturned his $2 per barrel tariff on imported oil. Press Secretary Ron Nessen said Ford will discuss options with Energy Administrator Frank Zarb and may issue a statement through the Justice Department. Ford aims to soften inflation as domestic price controls end Aug. 31 and continued to veto a six month extension.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
White House
Ron Nessen
Federal Energy Administration
Nessen
Frank Zarb
Justice Department
Washington
Zarb
City Council Considers Major Austerity to Trim Jobs
Two councilmen push a plan to cut at least 50 full time city jobs and 20 percent of part time posts to fund future projects and avoid rate hikes. The plan includes a surplus fund for major expenditures like Waurika water and a new sewer plant.
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Donald Rust
J. J. Pursley
Waurika Water
Robert Prince
Norma Roberts
Adam Matthews
Crime hits highest July total in Lawton 1975
Lawton police records show 603 Class 1 offenses in July 1975, up from June but still below July 1974. Burglaries led with 213 cases, including 159 residential and 54 business. theft from auto reached 106 incidents. Police urge better locks and alarms to curb burglaries and negligence in vehicle security.
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Lawton
Hennessee
Levi urges tight controls on FBI domestic surveillance
Attorney General Edward Levi proposes new guidelines to curb FBI domestic intelligence work. He calls for limits on methods and duration of data handling, with reviews by the attorney general and mandatory reporting of full-scale probes. The plan targets investigations that may involve force or violence and seeks to balance security with individual liberties.
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Ontreal
Atty
Edward H. Levi
FBI
Levi
Americaan Bar Aassociation
Clarence M. Kelley
Justice Department
Navy to begin mine sweeping in Egyptian waters next week
The U S Navy plans a new mine sweeping operation in Egyptian waters. A squadron of helicopters from the amphibious ship Inchon will conduct the eight year old minefield clearance north of the Suez Canal at Port Said. A federal judge dismissed one juror in the Kent State trial for calling the plaintiffs humorous slurs.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Inchon
Secs Canal
Port Said
Cleveland, Ohio
Kent State University
U.S. District Court
Don Young
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