Editor identifies abductor in Atlanta kidnapping case
Atlanta Constitution Editor Reg Murphy named William August Halm Williams and his wife Betty as the abductor pair in the $700,000 kidnapping. Williams and Betty Williams, both in federal custody on charges tied to Hobbs Act extortion, were arrested at their Lilburn home. Murphy, released unharmed after the ransom paid, identified Williams from photos and tapes, while noting two distinct voices among his captors.
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Gasoline drought worsens as New York goes mandatory
Nationwide fuel shortage deepens as New York imposes mandatory rationing and an odd-even plate rule. Gov. Malcolm Wilson declares energy emergency amid limited allocations to 26 states while other states range between voluntary and mandatory programs.
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Well-baby clinic offers free medical care through Planned Parenthood
Glance inside shows high quality care at the well-baby clinic with free medical services for eligible women through Planned Parenthood. Dan Ritchey’s story appears on page 41 and C.J. Bosnak on page 23. The Ken Lindsays push a remodeling campaign on their 100-year-old home in a feature on page 13. Cornerstone finds reveal old coins and tokens in a demolished West Elkton school.
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Indictments in Nixon era scandals loom this week
Indictments are expected in the era scandals with two sister grand juries impaneled to probe campaign contributions the Ellsberg break in and related White House tapes. Targets include former Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell H R Haldeman John D. Ehrlichman and Charles Colson among others as grand juries hear testimony.
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Nixon names Ford to head privacy safeguards panel
President Nixon designates Vice President Gerald Ford to lead an 11 member blue ribbon panel tasked with drafting safeguards for Americans privacy. He said the panel will begin within four months and present direct enforceable protections, noting public data held in computer banks risks and responsibilities.
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Snow Forecast For Middletown This Weekend
Snow is predicted today and Monday in the Middletown area. Temperatures will be in the 30s for highs today and tomorrow with a low in the upper 20s tonight.
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Police couple kiss before duty in New Orleans patrol
Policewoman Anita Faucheux and husband Joseph kiss goodbye as they prepare for duty in New Orleans. The motorcycle patrol pair are parents to a 5 year old son. identities are disclosed in the accompanying photo.
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