Top Reporters Called In Court Contempt Case
In Los Angeles the court convenes for a contempt hearing over William Farr who faces possible imprisonment again for refusing to reveal confidential news sources. Prominent reporters including Aacherman Cronkite and Neban Turner are scheduled to testify on whether Farr violated a gag order related to a Massono trial story.
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Duck Cops Seize Big Wildlife Trafficking On Rising Beat
The Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Division expands to fight organized crime in wildlife trafficking. Agents target illicit fur shell and feather trades with higher penalties and cross agencies, rebuilding a team from ex FBI and customs to pursue lucrative, low-risk wildlife crimes.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Clark Bavan
Congress
Bertram Falbaum
Falbaum
FBI
Customs Bureau
Fiat Wee Seippers
Britain Plans Defense Cuts Path to larger cuts eyed
WELLINGON New Zealand AP Britain s Labor government aims to decide in October on defense cuts bigger than 1968 moves. Will Rodgers minister of state for defense heads to the Far East to gauge allied views after visiting Malaysia and Singapore and before Australia trip. He notes 1966 cuts cut ground commitments east of Suez and says further savings are expected.
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Irish Call Off Power Strike
Protestants backed down on a power plant shutdown threat in Northern Ireland after Merlyn Rees declared a state of emergency allowing army power engineers. Strikes had cut power to two-thirds of Ulster, but two hours before the deadline engineers agreed to keep five plants operating to maintain system safety.
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Policewomen Draw Mixed Support On Street Work
The Police Foundation report finds eight women patrol officers performing similarly to 56 men. Women made fewer arrests and issued fewer traffic citations, with unclear reasons. The survey notes many male officers are not enthused about female counterparts.
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Preparation H Promises Quick Relief For Hemorrhoidal Symptoms
Advertised medicine Preparation H claims to shrink inflamed hemorrhoidal tissues and provide prompt relief from pain and itching. Test results from doctors in New York and Washington, D C, and at a large medical center are cited, noting effectiveness without a prescription.
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North Vietnam Orders Intensified Attacks in South Vietnam
U S intelligence reports the Communist party in Hanoi ordered higher military operations in South Vietnam to support a political struggle. Analysts say the moves target bleeding Saigon’s army and eroding confidence, amid broader 1974 strategy to weaken the Thieu regime without a full-scale war.
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South Viet troops launch three-pronged attack
South Vietnamese forces backed by heavy air and artillery launched a three-pronged counter-offensive 25 miles north of Sai were moving on An Dien, a village captured by North Vietnam Friday in the Iron Triangle area along the Saigon River. Most of An Dien’s 2,000 civilians reportedly fled to government lines.
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Viet War Veteran Seeks Leg Amputation After VA Denial
Viet War veteran Don Dagenhart, 22, seeks an above knee amputation for a knee injury from Navy service. VA doctors recommend a leg brace or knee fusion, but he argues persistent pain and medical costs justify amputation. His disability payments have fluctuated, affecting his wife Anne and two-year-old Craig as they struggle with poverty and eviction threats.
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Kennedy Reveals Tax Return Details Amid Public Interest
Senator Edward M. Kennedy reported 217844 dollars in federal income taxes on an unadjusted gross income from various sources including 21567 in dividends 270000 from the Kennedy family trust and 126257 from another trust plus 3355 from publishing and speaking fees and 1623 from oil wells. He deducted 38773 in non federal taxes 24 for mortgage payments 4678 for charitable contributions and 26906 in miscellaneous deductions. He declined immediate comment while noting the data were released amid concerns about lawmakers extra income.
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California Lt Gov Ed Reinecke Faces Perjury Trial
A federal judge refused to dismiss a perjury indictment against California Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke or transfer the case to the state. U.S. District Judge Barrington Parker rejected defense claims he was misled by federal prosecutors and would not be enticed into a leniency promise.
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Prime lending rate soars to record high across banks
First National Bank of Chicago announces a rise in the prime lending rate to 11.7 percent from 10.8 percent effective Tuesday. Major banks including Bank of America Chase Manhattan and others top the list. Chauncey E Schmidt expects easing soon. The prime rate reflects rates charged to corporate giants and signals potential changes in loan costs.
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Chicago
Labor Party Retains Power In Australia
Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's Labor government appears set to win re election in Australia though narrow margins spark warnings. Latest returns show Labor at 64 seats in the House of Representatives to 57 for the Liberal-Country coalition with six undecided. Senate prospects suggest Labor may hold 2 to 3 of 60 seats.
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Whitlam
Nixon Considers Requests For ITT and Diary Material
Washington AP report says the House Judiciary Committee seeks White House tapes and diary material linked to the ITT antitrust case and Nixon reelection effort. The committee set April 19 for action after delays as White House counsel reviews the subpoena requests and leaks probe continues.
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Kissinger May Be Draft Eligible for Israeli Army
In Jerusalem on Sunday Henry A. Kissinger the US secretary of state said that if he remains in the country for about 22 days he would be eligible for Israeli citizenship and could be drafted under the Law of Return which grants citizenship to Jewish immigrants.
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