House OKs 82.5B DOD Fund Warily Over CIA Secrecy
The House voted 293 to 59 to approve a compromise 82.5 billion defense appropriation, trimming civilian research and weapons procurement. Critics argued the bill hides CIA covert funds, with Rep. Robert Giaimo denouncing secrecy and Rep. George Mahon defending limited disclosure to avoid signaling to the Kremlin.
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Nixon could be charged by California in state case
California Attorney General Evelle J. Younger says Richard Nixon has no pardon under state law and could be prosecuted if evidence supports indictment. Younger asks Watergate Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski to hand over any such evidence, noting Ford’s pardon does not shield Nixon from state charges. The Los Angeles Times quotes the Times Washington report and Jaworski’s spokesman.
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Man Missing After Tuna Boat Sinking Off Pismo Beach
An unidentified 35-year-old man is missing and presumed drowned after the 61-foot Lone Wolf sank five miles off Pismo Beach. The boat based in San Diego developed an engine room leak and listed before sinking in three minutes. Seven of eight crewmen reached shore in a small boat.
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Younger warns of superviolence in 1976 bicentennial
California Attorney General Evelle J. Younger told the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee that revolutionary groups may unleash superviolence in 1976 as the bicentennial approaches. He cited underground press bits and pieces and said terrorists can obtain arms and funds easily, including credit cards, while foreign groups rely on kidnapping and extortion.
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Nominee erased from ballot in South Carolina
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charles Pug Ravenel did not meet the five year residency requirement. Ravenel had not returned to Charleston from Harvard and New York until 1972. The state Democratic Executive Committee must select a replacement to face Republican James B. Edwards.
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Uproar in Boston and Charleston as schools face turmoil
Racial clashes in Boston schools and protests at Charleston Kanawha County as text book reviews unfold. Layoffs loom in Chicago after a settlement averts a strike while teachers in Fairport and Freehold reach deals and miners return to work.
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Federal judge weighing arguments over Nixon pardon and tapes
U.S. District Judge Charles Richey signaled he may hear challenges to President Nixon’s pardon and the Ford‑brokered tapes agreement. DOJ lawyer Irving Jaffe argued tapes survive death and subpoenas. Richey noted potential impact on the upcoming cover‑up trial of six Nixon aides.
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Candidates swap charges over San Diego land dispute
Republican gubernatorial candidate Houston Flournoy and Democratic rival Edmund Brown Jr clash over a $5 million oceanfront parcel and state land actions linked to Hotel del Coronado. Larry Lawrence, hotel board chair, figures in as a key intermediary. Brown accuses smear tactics. Flournoy cites public documents and investigations.
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Girl Kidnapped in Cincinnati Demands 2000 Dollar Ransom
A four year old girl, Allison Mechem, daughter of Taft Broadcasting board chairman Charles S. Mechem Jr., was abducted from her Mt Lookout home. Police reported a $2000 ransom demand and unusual activity around the residence as investigators pursued a rapid, uncertain lead.
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Soledad Brother's wife gets six year federal sentence
Least er Smith, former common law wife of Soledad Brother John Clutchette, is sentenced to six years in federal prison as the Robin Hood Bandit. She led an 18 day 10 bank spree in 1972 stealing about 12000 dollars and claimed to aid needy Watts families. The judge cited no remorse and possible future robberies if freed.
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Search continues for lost victims of flash flood
In Nelson Landing Nevada a vehicle was pulled from eight feet of water ten feet from shore as crews search for flood victims. Since the Sept. 14 disaster three bodies recovered and seven feared dead. NPS checks 18 more missing names.
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Earn 350 Dollars From Home With Imperial Services
Imperial offers over 30 services including free safe deposit boxes and travelers checks. Free notary service and money orders accompany many additional free options.
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