Roselli recounts CIA links to Castro assassination plot
John Roselli told columnist Jack Anderson that he worked with the CIA in the early 1960s on six separate attempts to kill Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Roselli testified in a Senate intelligence session as Anderson reported, and said Sam Giancana was not directly involved. Roselli traced initial contact to 1960 Los Angeles and a later 1960 New York meeting with Robert Maheu.
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Ford declares GOP comeback after Watergate era crisis
President Ford praises the Republican Party for a remarkable comeback since taking office. He hosted a White House news conference and a reception with donors, citing inflation relief and a stabilized economy while noting unity with some Democrats to sustain his 33 vetoes.
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Pot measure heads back to Senate for final approval
California Senate expected to approve SB95 after Assembly passage that reduced marijuana penalties. The bill would set a 100 dollar traffic ticket style fine for possessing an ounce or less, effective January 1, replacing harsher penalties including jail time. Supporters tout reform. opponents warn of political backlash.
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L A County Bans Nudity On Malibu Beaches
Los Angeles County supervisors moved toward banning nude activity on unincorporated beaches and parks after Malibu residents complained of sexual behavior in clothing optional areas near Topanga Beach. The 3-1 vote preliminarily approves the ordinance, with final action due next Tuesday and penalties up to 500 dollars and six months jail. Wendy de Haas urged passage claiming promiscuous conduct, while Dorothy Colbrook called conditions horrible.
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Assembly approves no-fault automobile bill
The California Assembly approved AB1458 by Assemblyman Alister McAllister on a 59 to 11 vote sending the measure to the Senate. The bill uses a modified no fault system to revise work loss payments and funeral costs while offering optional extra coverage for pain and suffering funded by the owner's insurance.
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California Senate approves parks and trails funding plans
The Senate passed SB174 to create a $25 million urban parks fund using Lands Commission revenues for California cities lacking facilities. It also approved SB969 to add a $1 vehicle registration fee to back a $10 million yearly hiking and riding trail program. Both measures go to the Assembly.
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Colby warns House on further exposure
CIA Director William Colby urged new legal limits on public exposure of intelligence activities to keep operations effective. He cited past plots against Fidel Castro and warned that leaking details risks aiding foreign adversaries. Subcommittee chair Bella Abzug pressed for tighter controls on CIA files on American citizens.
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Mozambique Declares Marxist Republic After Liberation War
Moz am bique becomes the world’s newest nation at a midnight ceremony in Lourenco Marques led by President Samora Machel. Fighters hoist the flag of the Peoples Republic of Mozambique as 80,000 marchers cheer with drums and horns. The new state vows Marxist principles and a peace role for the Indian Ocean.
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