Ford anti inflation program bogged down in controversy
Washington AP reports three weeks after its proposal President Ford s anti inflation program is bogged down in public controversy over whether its costs will outweigh its benefits. Ford calls the plan a grand design to be treated as a package, but proposals requiring congressional approval will be voted on only in bits and pieces.
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Author Says Ray Killed For Notoriety
James Earl Ray killed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr to draw attention to himself, according to author William Bradford Huie. Huie testified that Ray acted alone after six months of inquiry, while Ray's former attorney argued the shooting was a political killing. The hearing also covered Foreman and Hanes's statements about coercion, royalties, and the book Huie planned to publish.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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Houston
Tex
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Hanes
Gasoline at 10 Cents Triggers Ohio Traffic Jam
Cleveland area incident centers on Bill Gallagher and a Lakewood service station. A cardboard sign reading GAL 10 cents per gal drew crowds, creating a traffic jam and prompting police intervention. Gallagher says government ceiling prices were unfair. he must repay about $9,600 by Feb 15 while keeping his usual 56 cent rate for the cheapest grade.
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Bill Gallagher
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Federal Energy Administration
Israel Raids Lebanese Village Blida Amid Oil Tensions
Israeli troops raided Blida in Lebanon early today, demolishing two houses suspected as guerrilla bases, then returning to Israel. No casualties were reported. The day included gunboat shelling of a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon.
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Terrorists Kill Argentina Police Chief and Wife
Police report Alberto Villar 51, Argentina federal police chief, and his wife were killed when terrorists fired a grenade at their pleasure boat off Astarsa Shipyards Tigre near Buenos Aires. Villar, recalled by President Peron, led riot squads amid accusations of torture. Deputy Chief Luis Margaride took command and warned of a nationwide alert.
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Juan D. Peron
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Astarsa
Tigre
Rio de la Plata
Isabel Peron
Luis Margaride
Ford Gains 5 Percent In Poll
Princeton New Jersey AP reports President Ford's job approval rose to 55 percent in the Oct 18-21 Gallup poll after his Nixon pardon explanation appearance. Republicans boosted approval to 75 percent, while disapproval stood at 28 percent and undecided at 17. Sindlinger polling showed pardon reaction mellowing with agreeance rising to 51.4 percent by late October.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Albert Sindlinger
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Parents Mystified By Florissant Disappearances
In Florissant Missouri the parents of missing Radio Shack employee Todd Friedman 22 and Frederick Gent 21 say they have no idea why their sons vanished four days ago from the store. About 28 dollars were missing while 115 dollars remained. the men’s cars were found nearby.
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Todd Friedman
Frederick Gent
Florissant Radio Shack Co
Julian Friedman
Alton
Ill
Robert Truetken
Gent
Pamma
Rain Delays Winter Grain Seeding in Spain
Washington dispatch reports September weather in Spain with little or no rain on the plains delaying the seeding of winter grain as stated by the Agriculture Department.
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Washington
Spain
Agriculture Department
Bake Sales Boost Community Chest by 138 Dollars
The Community Chest drive gains 138 dollars from two bake sales. Mexico Head Start parents association earned 113 dollars on Oct 19 under Helen Steele, while Mexico Senior Girl Scouts profited 25 dollars led by Nancy Allen the following week. Davie Nix thanked volunteers for the two successful events.
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Mexico
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Travelers Thank Audrain Medical Center for Care
Hartford men John Leavy and Salvatore A. D'Atri describe their crash on I-70 near New Florence. They praise Audrain Medical Center staff for excellent treatment and friendly care, noting help arranging transportation home after their car overturned. The other driver, Willie Jackson Jr., was arrested for driving intoxicated and following too closely.
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Special Treatment Saved Kennedy Says Globe
The Boston Globe in a copyright report argues that inept prosecution and preferential treatment shielded Sen Edward M Kennedy in the Chappaquiddick case. It cites errors by police and judges in investigations and grand jury proceedings, noting inconsistencies and deference to Kennedy’s status.
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Photogs Say No Crowd Rush at Kent State Shootings
Three Kent State photographers testified they saw no rush toward National Guard troops before the May 4, 1970 shootings that killed four students and wounded nine. They described guard positions across the commons and a noon rally as the trial of eight former Ohio National Guardsmen proceeds.
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Come And Get Me, She Says
A Kentucky woman challenged Tennessee authorities after being cited for speeding on I-24. Donna M. Myers failed to appear in court, sending a letter directing officers to come to her home in Lewisburg Kentucky to collect the ticket rather than pay it.
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Donna M. Myers
Here
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Todd County
First House
Ming Bowl Sells for 165 Thousand at Hong Kong Auction
Sotheby Park Bennet opened a five day auction in Hong Kong with Chinese ceramic art objects totaling 1.5 million on day one. The top price was 165,322 dollars for a Ming bowl.
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Hong Kong
Sotheby Park Bennet
Hitchhiker Victim Targeted by Young Gang in Missouri
In Maplewood Missouri three young men from a St. Louis motorcycle gang were arrested after allegedly abducting robbing and assaulting a Richmond Heights man hitchhiking on U S 40. The victim Matthew Hely 20 identified the suspects as Michael Thorpe 23 Albert Henderson 18 and Lynn Mort 18 all booked on armed robbery and assault with a dangerous deadly weapon A juvenile suspect was turned over to authorities A fifth person faced an arrest warrant.
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St. Louis
Richmond Heights
Matthew Hely
Hely
U.S. 40
Maplewood Park
Michael Thorpe
Riverview
Albert Henderson
Lynn Mort
Kirkwood
Mapelwood
John Reid
Home Health Services Week Observed in Audrain County
Gav Christopher Bond proclaimed the week of Nov 3 as Home Health Services Week. Audrain City County Health Unit and 33 certified agencies serve Audrain Callaway and Montgomery Counties with home care including skilled nursing physical and speech therapy. Agencies reduce hospital stays and save thousands annually. Call 581-1332 for information.
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Christopher Bond
Audrain
Callaway
Montgomery
Bill Johnson
Sny
Martha Mitchell Feared For Life
Martha Mitchell says she feared for her life during Nixon's presidency while on trial in the Watergate cover up case. She alleges the Ford administration has her phone tapped and mail checked and that agents are assigned to follow her. She spoke after a Chicago TV appearance, breaking into tears when asked about drinking.
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