Stokes vows to end rumors on assassinations panel
The House assassinations committee, extended to 1978 by a 230 to 181 vote, aims to end rumors surrounding the JFK and MLK murders. Chairman Louis Stokes cites new leads and witnesses while defending past actions amid resignations and criticism. A Russian-born geologist, George de Mohren schildt, was found dead in Florida after a committee investigator attempted to interview him.
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Ohio Delegation Votes on Kennedy and King Investigations
The Ohio delegation split on continuing investigations into the Kennedy and King assassinations. Republicans Ashbrook, Brown, Guyer, Harsha, Kindness, Latta, Miller, Regula, Stanton, Whalen voted no while Devine, Gradison, Wylie voted yes. Democrats Applegate Ashley Carney Luken Motts Oakar Pease Seiberling Stokes Vanik voted yes except Motts and Pease who opposed, with Motts and Pease noted among the no group.
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Clarence E. Miller
Ralph S. Regula
William Stanton
Charles W. Whalen Jr
Chalmers P. Wylie
Douglas Applegate
Thomas L. Ashley
Charles J. Carney
Thomas A. Luken
Ronald M. Motts
Mary Rose Oakar
Donald J. Pease
John F. Seiberling
Louis Stokes
Charles A. Vanik
FBI burglary probe eyes indictments for low level FBI staff
A Justice Department inquiry into 1972 73 FBI burglaries targeting Weather Underground fugitives is under review by Atty Gen Griffin Bell. The Washington Post reports lawyers urge indictments of low level personnel to set stage for possible charges against several current and former FBI executives.
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Arizona branded drugs corridor linked to major smuggling
Investigative reporters describe Arizona as the United States narcotics corridor with 23 major smuggling rings operating along the Mexico border. The series notes five rings tied to New York Detroit and Chicago crime families, with hundreds of pilots ferrying drugs and profits attracting financiers outside crime.
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Mo i Times
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Drug Enforcement Administration
Joseph
Joe Bananas” Bonanno Sr
New York
Phoenix
Salem police and firemen return after three day walkout
Salem Ohio police and firemen ended a three day walkout after Judge Richard Kennedy ordered a back to work plan with daily negotiating sessions. The departments sought a base pay rise from 10 800 to 13 500 yearly but the city cited budget limits. Negotiations have continued since December and an offer was expected later in the week.
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Today In History and Bid Notice for Monroe Ohio
Today March 31 1977 marks events from 1854 US Japan treaty to 1970 kidnapping death of a German ambassador and other notes. Monroe Ohio invites sealed bids until April 2 1977 for Contract No 1 Test Borings at the pumping station sewer and force main sites with completion three days after signing.
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