Soviets place missiles near Red Sea port of Berbera
Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger told Congress the Soviet Union has for the first time positioned missiles at Berbera in Somalia near the Red Sea. He cited aerial photos of a missile repair and storage base and said a combat base was being built. The administration seeks 138 million dollars for military construction for Diego Garcia, essential to national security.
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SLA pair convicted in Marcus Foster killing trial
In Sacramento UPIs report Joseph Remiro and Russell Little, members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, were convicted of Marcus Foster’s cyanide and bullet murder and the attempted murder of Foster aide Robert Blackburn. Sentencing set for June 27 with possible life terms and parole eligibility after seven years.
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SLA
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Remiro
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California
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James Jenner
Oakland
Alameda County
FCI Lompoc Drug Traffic Exposed By Prison Officials
Lt. Wayne E. Ryan details drug presence at FCI Lompoc, noting drugs arrive mainly via visitors and balloons smuggled in. He describes searches, minor violations, and twoHashish oil cases, with FBI and U.S. Attorney involvement and options for court trials.
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Santa Maria
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San Luis Obispo
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Wayne Ryan
Senate panel to press CIA probe beyond Rockefeller report
Senate CIA investigation head Sen. Frank Church pledged to probe beyond the Rockefeller Commission findings and disclose all facts. Ford withheld assassination material citing national interest as Attorney General Levi reviews potential prosecutions.
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Rockefeller
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11th Hour Pact Ends County Firefighter Strike
County fire fighters return to work after a week long strike over salaries and hours. The pact cuts weekly hours from 66 to 60 with a plan to reach 56 hours by January 1976 and includes a 5 percent pay hike effective July 2 plus dental coverage.
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Santa Barbara
Northrop chief defends bribes to foreigners
Northrop Corp chief executive Thomas V. Jones defended overseas sales practices while acknowledging mistakes in bribery by third party agents. He testified before a Senate subcommittee and insisted the program aided foreign market entry and remained lawful where possible.
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Thomas V. Jones
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United States
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Areospace Company
Betty Ford Weighs Lead Speech at Mexico Conference
Betty Ford may deliver the main address at the International Women's Year Conference in Mexico City with a 50-50 chance she will attend. White House aides note scheduling may delay her decision, while some U.S. delegation leaders protest plans for Daniel Parker to speak on June 20 due to the First Lady's possible participation.
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Mexico City
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Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
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Agency For International Development
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