Federal Antitrust Suit Filed Against GE Firm
The Justice Department filed a civil action against General Electric charging antitrust violations since 1963. It alleges reciprocal purchasing agreements restrained trade, hindering competitors and limiting suppliers from doing business with GE. GE rejects the suit as unwarranted and will vigorously defend the case.
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Washington
UPI
Justice Department
General Electric
Nixon
Richard W. McLaren
U.S. Steel
Inland Steel
Alcoa
Reynolds Metals
Armco
Kennecott Co
Bethlehem Steel
PPG Industries
Walker B. Comegys
Walter A. Schlotterbeck
Antitrust
Nixon to Meet Soviet Leaders Next Week at Summit
President Nixon joined Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin at Camp David for a one hour session to finalize arrangements for the summit talks with Soviet leaders scheduled for next week. The discussions focused on preparations and expected topics for the high level meetings.
Mitchell undecided on Nixon running mate at GOP women’s confab
Martha Mitchell said she cannot choose among potential Nixon running mates, joking that they should draw straws, while urging a woman in the cabinet. She spoke at the 18th National Republican Women's Conference as Nixon planned a Moscow visit and White House talks with Agnew.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Spiro Agnew
John Connally
Martha Mitchell
Nixon
Mrs. Mitchell
Wile
John Mitchell
John
Defense Delays Start in Angela Davis Case to May 22
Attorneys for Angela Davis won a three day postponement in her murder conspiracy trial. The defense said the abbreviated case could finish by month end with rebuttal by the prosecution and final juror instructions. Judge Arnason granted the delay to May 22 with reluctance.
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San Jose, Calif
UPI
Angela Davis
Atttorney
Howard Moore Jr
UCLA
Moore
Miss Davis
Richard E. Arnason
Gold price hits record in Europe then eases
The gold market reached an all time high of 59 dollars an ounce in early London trading, then dipped to close at 57.25, marking the first weekly decline for European sessions as Asia held records. Hong Kong markets showed a peak of 70.20 per tael, about 52.65 per ounce, amid brisk trading.
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UPS
Asia
Europe
Hong Kong
Holy Name
CCC
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Niceville
Palm Blvd
Highway 20
Valparaiso
Southwest
Okaloosa County
Hurlburt Field
Queen Elizabeth Visits Ex King Windsors in Paris
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tea with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at their Paris mansion. The meeting, 40 minutes, did not secure official recognition of Wallis Simpson's marriage. The duke, 77, is reported not very well but cheerful, under doctor’s orders to rest. Five people injured in a separate U S Route 98 crash near Seashore Village.
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Paris
UPI
Elizabeth
England
Duchess of Windsor
Windsors
Wallace Simpson
Prince Philip
Prince Charles
France
Simpson
London
Robin Ludlow
Ludlow
Seashore Village
U. S. Route 98
Florida Highway Patrol
Reatha Gibson Page
Mary Esther
Thurlburt
Eglin Hospital
Mary Burns
Baptist
Sash Benjamin
Julie Ruckstuhl
Shauna Nunn
FHP
J.M. Williams
Page
Marguerite Pierce
Baton Rouge
Williams
McGovern Gains Support of Widow of Rev King
Mrs. Coretta King endorsed Senator George McGovern for the Democratic presidential nomination in Los Angeles, saying they aligned on domestic and foreign policies. She cited plans for minority education funding, urban and rural land use reform, and an end to arms to certain foreign countries as part of a broader reconciliation agenda. Senator Tower criticized McGovern, accusing him of pro Communist signals on Vietnam and calling his stance provocative.
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United Press International
Coretta King
Sen. George
McGovern
South Dakota
Martin Luther King Jr
Los Angeles
Washington, D. C
Brazil
Greece
Portugal
John G. Tower
R-Tex
Vietnam
IRS to Aid In Finding Supporters
Senate Finance Committee approved expanding tax agency help for mothers seeking child support from absent fathers. The plan lets mothers request IRS assistance to locate fathers who dodge court orders and waive rules preventing attaching federal government salaries.
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Washington
APS
Senate Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
University of Florida probes dormitory life after newspaper report
University President Stephen C O Connell ordered a study into dormitory life with a May 25 deadline. The inquiry follows a St Petersburg Times article by Chris Cubbison alleging widespread sex and marijuana inside campus housing and challenging staff enforcement.
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Gainesville
UPI
University of Florida
University
Stephen C. O'Connell
Lester Hale
O’connell
St. Petersburg Times
Chris Cubbison
Cubbison
Board of Regents
Elizabeth Kovachevich
Okaloosa Digest notices for Miracle Strip Council
Public invites community notices at the Playground Daily News office. Groups must submit in writing. banquets, petitions, clubs, and events are listed with dates, places, and contact details for reservations or participation.
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Okaloosa Digest
Playground Daily News
PGDN
Miracle Strip Council
Holiday Inn
Bob Sikes
Chamber of Commerce
Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Square
Delchamps
Brooks Plaza
Grant's
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Kissinger
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Martin J. Hillenbrand
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Herbert G. Klein
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Fic
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Y News
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PTO
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Eastview Ave
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Knights of Columbus
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