Taxpayers fund world's most exclusive Air Force airline
Sen William Proxmire says the Air Force operates 23 plush jets at Andrews Air Force Base, costing taxpayers about six million dollars annually. He cites flights for government officials, noting many trips could use commercial options to save money and aid the airline industry.
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Ford dinner stirs controversy during holiday skip
President Ford, returning from an eight day ski holiday, faces scrutiny over a departure eve dinner in his honor. A fundraiser plan allegedly shifted funds and flight reimbursement questions, with aides insisting the event was not a campaign request but confusion over pledge cards sent by Sheika Gramshammer.
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Ford campaign fund raise prompts questions at party
Reports claim Mrs Gramshammer proposed a campaign fundraiser for Ford with White House and campaign committee talks before the event. Ford said he would attend only if not labeled a fundraiser. Residents said they felt pressured to contribute, with figures up to 1000 dollars per couple.
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Garcia conviction reversed granting new trial by appeals court
An appeals court reversed Inez Garcia's 1974 murder conviction and granted a new trial. The court ruled Judge Stanley Lawson erred by a supplemental instruction defining reasonable doubt, saying it improperly urged jurors to weigh the evidence, undermining proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Hypnotist Cop Solves Puzzling Casselberry Case
Casselberry detectives credited Julian Arroyo Tavares police chief with hypnotism expertise for solving a Dec 7 stabbing case against Oscar Wade. Wade, who had no memory, described the assailant under hypnosis leading to an arrest on attempted murder charges. Arroyo, Florida’s first licensed hypnotist, joined Casselberry last September after a long career in police work.
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Arms diverted from US stocks to Israel and Vietnam
A GAO audit summary shows hundreds of tanks aircraft missiles and other weapons diverted from US readiness stocks to Israel after 1973 and to Vietnam in the early 1970s. It cites shortfalls in tanks APCs and aircraft and notes long replacement times due to poor Pentagon planning.
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Indians call Army report a whitewash on Wounded Knee massacre
Indian leaders and historians condemn an Army report claiming restraint and compassion at the Wounded Knee clash 85 years ago. Clergyman Vine Vend OF and historian Robert Lee urge an independent study, calling the 146 deaths a massacre.
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Supreme Court asked to rule on gag orders
Fresno Bee editors and reporters appeal contempt rulings over source disclosures and seek court guidance on gag orders and reporter shield laws. They argue pretrial publicity limits and source protection are intertwined with press freedom and ask the court to combine the Fresno case with Nebraska coverage ruling.
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