Stanford Grad Held by Zaire Guerrillas Expected Free
Three former prisoners say the Stanford graduate Stephen Smith 22 of Garden Grove Calif is expected to be released soon. His mother cautions against high hopes while Stanford officials note a letter from Smith to US officials confirms progress. The case began with May 19 kidnappings from a Tanzanian wildlife center and involved ransom demands and prior releases.
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Amnesty Offered to S Vietnam Soldiers Under New Regime
South Vietnam authorities promise amnesty to former regime soldiers who surrender after the May 31 deadline, while a Mekong Delta tribunal condemns former Lt Le Nhat Thanh to death for failing to register and allegedly plotting to resist the new government. Saigon residents are urged to report unregistered troops and officers who falsified enlistment.
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General staff urges equal opportunity in Army assignments
A generals committee urges a nationwide policy of equal opportunity in Army postings. It notes discrimination against Jews in Saudi projects, Greeks in Turkey, and Spanish surnames in Latin America, and calls to end bias against minorities and women even if it reduces effectiveness.
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Kidnapped Colonel Freed After 13 Days in Lebanon
UPI reports American Col. Ernest Morgan, 43, freed from Palestinian captors after 13 days near Beirut. He expressed gratitude for worldwide prayers and announced plans to reunite with his wife in Ankara. Morgan said he was well treated and held in five hideouts before being released at Rashid Karami’s home.
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Kennedy firm on decision to run or not
Senator Edward Kennedy says persistent talk of a presidential bid could jeopardize his U S Senate reelection. He notes Republicans may be spurred to challenge him if presidential speculation continues, while he has repeatedly stated he will not run for president and focuses on Senate campaigns in Massachusetts.
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Baton Rouge Legislators Describe Long Session Humor
With one day left in the Louisiana House, lawmakers work seven days a week as shenanigans rise. Cigarettes are blown up on the floor and spitballs fly while reps pose for photos. Rep. Armand Brinkhaus calls the 85 day session too long and compares it to the end of college.
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Ford effective campaigner gains support across Middle America
President Ford, on his first campaign trip, wins cheers from diverse groups in Chicago and Michigan. He talks economic moderation to executives, notes Mayaguez and veto actions, and draws large crowds at the Cherry Festival in Traverse City. He also relaxes on Mackinac Island with church, tennis, and golf.
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Americans Move Back to Rural Areas says Population Study
Washington report by Calvin Beale of the Agriculture Department details a shift since 1970 with nonmetro counties growing faster than metro areas. He cites manufacturing decentralization retirement towns state colleges and new recreational centers as key drivers amid easier access via the interstate system.
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Hearst says she would quit UC board to aid Patty
Catherine Hearst told the Los Angeles Times she would resign from the University of California Board of Regents if it could help reach her daughter Patty Hearst. She described willingness to act even as FBI details tie Patty to Patty and the Harris fugitives. A dinner with Jack Scott was confirmed, though Scott denied soliciting Patty’s surrender.
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Forensic Experts Call for Kennedy Assassination Probe
A committee of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences urged further inquiry into the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The resolution notes possible clarification on the number of weapons and whether Sirhan B. Sirhan acted alone at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles after the California primary.
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ODRINEX Plan Aims at Fast Weight Loss Across Hospitals
New tests at eight major university hospitals show the ODRINEX plan helps reduce weight by suppressing appetite with a hunger tamer. The small tablet aids portion control so users eat three meals daily yet consume fewer calories, promising safer slimming. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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