Powers dies bitter over U2 deal and CIA fallout
Gary Francis Powers, famous for the U2 missions, died after a helicopter crash in California. He faced bitterness toward the CIA and Air Force over his Russia captivity and return, yet rebuilt his career as a flying broadcaster with KGIL and KNBC. Co workers recalled him as gentle and highly respected.
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John McCone
Sen
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R-Mass
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Gary Jr
California
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KNBC
Irwin Safchik
Ford urges Burns reappointment to aid economy
Former president Ford said Carter should reappoint Arthur Burns as Federal Reserve chair to restore business confidence. He indicated confidence in Carter's foreign policy so far, and discussed Ford's ongoing GOP campaign plans and view that Congress may not pass an energy program this year. He also noted a need for more business investment and consumer spending.
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White House
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Cyrus Vance
New Jersey
Virginia
Congress
Rocky Mountain
Lincoln Journal Star Notice Summary
Local newspaper entry lists publication details for August 2 1977 with staff contact and action line options. Rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions and mailing terms are shown for Lincoln and vacation addresses.
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St. Lincoln
Lincoln
Hooks new NAACP president critics news coverage
Benjamin Hooks was installed as NAACP president and criticized news executives for downplaying the black movement. He warned the press claims the NAACP is dead or dying could become self fulfilling. Hooks is a former FCC commissioner replacing Roy Wilkins.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Martin Luther King
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FCC
Roy Wilkins
UPI
Million Dollar Bank Error Sparks Manila Lawsuit
Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh sues in Manila to recover a $1 million transfer error after wiring funds to the Philippines. The Javiers claim to have spent most of the windfall on land, gifts, and gambling, while Mellon concedes human error in the two week oversight.
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Manila
United States
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Philippines
Melchor Javier Jr
Victoria
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Bank
California
Javier
First National Bank of
Moundsville
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