Agnew Linked to Lake Region Land Deal Prominent ties alleged
Evansville whispers allege former Vice President Agnew arranged Kuwait investor talks for a 1600 acre lakefront project near Eddyville and Kentucky Lake in extreme northwest Kentucky. Dilbeck served as land consultant with a retroactive contract through March and a 10 thousand dollar annual salary plus profits from the first year.
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Evansville
Ind
Agnes
Evansvile
Lake Barkies
Walter Dilbeck
Agnew
Doons
Kuwait International Investment, Co
Eddyville
Menucky Lake
Kentucky
Dilbeck
Palm Springs
Calif
FEA Adopts Stringent Ethics Standards for Employees
The Federal Energy Administration issued strict standards of conduct to curb conflicts of interest and prohibit gratuities from energy interests. Employees must disqualify themselves when faced with a possible conflict, with limited exceptions for benign gifts and free meals at sanctioned events. Admin John Sawhill defended the rules as necessary to avoid improprieties.
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Washington
Federal Energy Administration
Ford
Executive Branch
FEA
John C. Sawhill
Ford Hikes 1975 Luxury Car Prices Across Lineup
Ford Motor Co. announced 1975 luxury models will carry 10 to 18 percent price increases to meet GM competition after GM began selling its 1975 lineup early. Models affected include the Continental Mark IV at about 11.1 percent, the Thunderbird and Marquis near 9.6 and 16.3 percent, and the Torino Elite about 9.2 percent.
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Ford
Dearborn
Mich
For Motor Co
General Motors
John B.naughton
California adopts new rape trial law limiting victim questions
Gov Ronald Reagan signed a landmark measure restricting courtroom questions about a rape victim's prior sexual conduct. The law, effective January 1, bars testimony on past sexual history unless a special pretrial hearing is held, aiming to curb harassment and intimidation of victims.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Ronald Reagan
Geranime Greenwood
National Organization For Women
Carmen Threatens Jamaica With Tropical Storm Fury
A tropical storm named Carmen nears Jamaica bringing heavy rains and flash flood risk. Winds reach about 50 mph with forecasted growth as the storm moves west at 25 mph, centering roughly 140 miles east southeast of Kingston and expected to pass south of the island.
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Carmen
Caribbean
Jamaica
National Hurricane Center
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Wesl
Cancer Strikes Additional Allied Plant Workers
Two more retired workers at the Allied Chemical plant near Baltimore have cancer possibly linked to arsenic exposure, per plant manager John P Funders. The company had previously reported an abnormally high cancer-deaths rate among retirees from 1960 to 1979, with 19 cancer deaths including 10 lung cancers and three lymph gland cancers. An OSHA air test Friday checked for arsenic compounds at the site, one of four manufacturers of arsenical compounds.
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Baltimore
Maryland Oxcupational Safety and Health Administration
Plam
Sure Times
Allied Chemical
Pomerleau Seeks Gun Bounty Funding For Baltimore Project
Baltimore police seek LEAA funds to back a gun bounty program offering 30 dollars per firearm with over 700 guns collected and 100 dollar rewards for tips leading to confiscation. The city urges reallocation or a new grant while officials review legality and funding options. A Cleveland delegation toured the program Friday to study its approach.
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Donald D Pomerleau
Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Police Department
Ford
Samilar
Dennis HH
Pomerleau
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Geo William B. Saabe
Almot
Cleveland
New Zealand Prime Minister Kirk Dies in Wellington
Prime Minister Norman E. Kirk died today in Wellington after treatment for gastric influenza. Officials said his heart stopped suddenly with no distress, following a hospital admission for surgery and long‑running health issues due to complications from pleurisy after varicose vein surgery.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Norman E. Kirk
Kirk
American Army Deserter Returns to Canada
Ronald J. Anderson, an American Army deserter, crossed into Canada after a week in Ft. Lewis stockade. Canada requested his return and the U S State Department granted it. Anderson plans to pursue immigrant status and Canadian citizenship while awaiting possible amnesty.
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Peace Arch International Park
Ronald J. Ambersom
United States
Anderson
Marion
Ft. Lewis
Wash
U.S
Canada
U.S. State Department
Andersen
Presiden Ford
Ronald Anderson
Wiles
From & Lewis
Ray Anderson
Seattle
60 Day Ban Signed On Condominiums In Washington
Washington AP report says the May council acted a day after President Ford signed a measure granting the city power to impose a 60 day ban on condominiums. About 3,100 apartments in the district have been removed from circulation pending action.
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Washington
May Council
Ford
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