Brando group may buy Wisconsin monastery for Indian hospital
Actor Marlon Brando heads donors potentially delivering 2000000ed? Actually 700000 to acquire the Catholic Monastery in Gresham Wisconsin seized by the Menominee tribe. The Alexian Order owns it and plans converting it into an Indian hospital. Dennis Banks cites a possible 200000 down payment through Brando and associates. Rolls-Royce reports best year yet with 1974 production at 2900 cars, up from 2760.
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Seattle, Wash
UPI
Marlon Brando
Gresham
Wis
Dennis Banks
American Indian Movement
Alexian Order
Catholic Church
Banks
Brando
London
David Plastow
Rolls-Royce Motors
Rolls- Royce
Soviet Union reaffirms detente and trade ties with U S
Tass reported the Kremlin will pursue a policy of accommodation with the United States despite the collapse of the 1972 trade agreement. The Tass commentary aims to ease Western fears of a detente swing and speculation over a Soviet power struggle tied to the trade dispute.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
United States
Tass
Kremlin
The
Democrats Oust Two Chairmen as Reform Push Surges
In a reform driven move, House Democrats removed two longtime committee chairs from office and nearly ousted two more. Reps. Poage of Texas and Hebert of Louisiana lost their posts after eight and four years, while 17 other chairmen were elected or promoted. Wayne Hays and Wright Patman faced denial of renomination but were anticipated to prevail in upcoming votes.
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Washington
UPI
House
W.R. Poage
Texas
Agriculture Committee
F. Edward Hebert
Louisiana
Armed Services
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Wright Patman
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
Ford and Chrysler wage cash rebate race to boost sales
Ford Motor Co joins Chrysler in offering new car buyers rebates of 200 to 500 dollars. Henry Ford II said the program aims to outdo Chrysler and revitalize sagging sales across the auto industry.
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Detroit
UPI
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Rhodes stays home ill for fourth day at Ohio capital
Governor James A. Rhodes remains at his Upper Arlington home with the flu for a fourth day. Chan Cochran said Rhodes is feeling better and will be fully recovered by Monday, after attending inauguration ceremonies earlier in the week.
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Columbus
UPI
James A. Rhodes
Chan Cochran
Rhodes
Upper Arlington
End of IRA Truce Triggers Wave of Shootings in Belfast
The Northern Ireland 25 day cease-fire expired at midnight, sparking a burst of shootings and recrimination. Scotland Yard warned of a possible new IRA offensive in Britain as the British army reported several incidents starting before the truce ended, calling them cowboy acts rather than a coordinated IRA campaign.
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Belfast
UPI
Northern Ireland
Scotland Yard
Britain
Weather outlook and brief marriage license notice
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows in the mid 20s. Snow chance 20 percent tonight and 50 percent Saturday with highs 35 to 40. Winds south around 10 mph. Also a marriage license application for James R. Butler and Patricia A. Forster. Death notice for Mrs. Robert Ethel Smith, 56, Fremont.
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James R. Butler
San Diego
Calif
Patricia A. Forster
Willard
Robert
Ethel) Smith
Fremont
Norwalk Delays Year Round Pool Plan Amid Budget Limits
Norwalk mayor says no funds set aside in 1975 budget for a year round pool cover. Plans considered ranged from a $90,000 bubble cover to a $300,000 concrete block structure. Funds could come from proceeds of the 1972 city light plant sale if voters approve, otherwise the project remains in limbo.
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Norwalk
City Hall
Wayne Goodsite
Goodsite
Woodlawn Avenue
UPI Report Describes Deepening 1974 Recession
The Commerce Department reports GNP fell 9.1 percent in Q4 1974 inflation adjusted, with inflation at 13.7 percent, marking four straight quarterly declines. Car sales plunged 43 percent, durable goods down 11.5 billion, and construction off 44 percent as economists warn the trough may not yet be reached.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
James L. Pate
Pate
Ford
Community Opinion Split on New County Nursing Home
Poll shows 84.7 percent in favor of a new county nursing home with critics noting inflation and tax concerns. A minority of 15.3 percent oppose citing cost per patient and sufficiency of repairs to the current facility. Public calls urge citizens to vote by midnight via listed numbers.
Dussell Denies Slaying in Jodi Auble Case
Dennis Dussell testified in his own defense in the Jodi Ruble murder trial, denying the killing of 17 year old Jodi Auble. He said he chose to testify and knew his statements could not be used against him. The three judge panel heard brief cross examination before a funeral recess.
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Sandusky
Dennis Dussell
Dussell
James L. McCrystal
Huron
Erie County Court of Common Pleas
Jodi Auble
George Howells
Howells
Sandusky Municipal Court
Lewis L. Marquart, Sr
Robert I. Dussell
Women Lose Collision With Men For Basketball Showdown
Cincinnati and Miami of Ohio faced a clash when officials halted a close women’s game with 4 50 left to allow warm ups for the men’s contest. Coach Tom Thacker labeled it protest as gender bias while Miami’s Elaine Heiber condemned the decision as a setback for women’s athletics. The women led 53 50 at the stoppage. Cincinnati later trailed the men 106 74 to SMU.
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Rick van Sant
Cincinnati
UPI
Miami
Ohio
Tom Thacker
Elaine Heiber
Thacker
Cincy
Southern Methodist University
Nursing Home Drug Abuse Alert Highlights Widespread Practices
A Senate Special Committee on Aging report cites extensive misuse of prescription drugs in US nursing homes including heavy tranquilization of elderly patients. It details kickbacks to operators from druggists, dangerous dosage errors, and patient testimony of becoming “zombies” or “vegetables.” The 317 page study notes practices in California Illinois and other states with examples of cash gifts and vacations offered to facilities.
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Washington
UPI
Senate Special Committee On
United States
Frank E. Moss
Utah
Charles Percy
R.ill
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