Peter Sellers Receives Pacemaker After Heart Collapse
British press reports say actor Peter Sellers, 51, was fitted with an electronic pacemaker to steady his heartbeat after collapsing aboard a jet en route to London from a French Riviera honeymoon. He blamed spoiled oysters for the illness. In Zaire near Kolwezi fighting erupted between government troops and Katangan exiles, as Morrison Knudsen engineers work on a $40 million electric relay station and evacuate families to Kinshasa.
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Conspiracy leads shadow JFK MLK murder inquiry
The House assassinations committee reports new leads suggesting conspiracies in the Kennedy and King slayings and considers its fate as a vote to continue the panel nears. A witness claims Ruby met a Cosa Nostra leader in Miami amid murder plot talk.
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Raid on cockfight nets 46 arrests in Lampasas County
In Lometa near Lampasas County a Sunday raid on a barn cockfight led to 46 arrests on gambling and cruelty to animals charges. The operation involved Sheriff Walter Gossett six deputies four Texas Rangers and two organized crime task force agents.
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Satire and Cinderella Tale Highlight Oscar Ceremony
A biting satire on television industry opens the ceremony while a second-rate boxer pursues stardom in a rousing Cinderella arc. A Watergate style detective subplot adds a noir undertone to the broadcast.
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Tax debate over $50 rebate shapes fiscal fight
The Senate may drop the $50 tax rebate and replace it with a permanent tax cut. Debates begin next week and extend past mid April as lawmakers hear from constituents. Carter faces stiff resistance from Republicans and lukewarm support among Democrats as the tax plan moves toward the White House.
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Ethics code would bar doctors from Senate
Critics contend the proposed ethics code would bar physicians and other licensed professionals from earning money from their work while serving in the Senate. It would allow staff to moonlight in licensed jobs for 14 percent of salary, aiming to prevent conflicts between duties and outside activities.
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Associated Press
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Petty bribery a common sight along Mexican border
U S officials warn that intimidation by Mexican police and tourists' fear of jail foster petty bribery. Cameron County DA Joe Hendley says payments are often small and more like begging than bribery as Americans, recalling jail tales, pay to avoid police stations. U S Consul Francis Arenz urges tourists to contact the consulate, which runs a 24 hour service.
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Winter Strain Triggers Utility Shutoff Notices Across States
AAP survey shows thousands face electric and gas shutoffs as heating bills rise after a harsh winter. Overdue amounts up 3 to 20 percent from last year as utilities and agencies seek alternatives to avoid disconnections before the heating season ends and moratoriums expire by March 31.
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Gromyko cool to lower arms talks in Moscow
Secretary Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko resumed nuclear arms talks in Moscow with a cool reception to a proposal for deeper reductions than the 1974 Vladivostok accord. The U S offered a comprehensive plan, while Moscow pressed to include Cruise missiles and Backfire bombers, and noted readiness to respond before Vance leaves. Tass quoted Gromyko urging adherence to Vladivostok foundations.
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