CIA defies Nixon toxin ban per Colby testimony
CIA director William Colby told the Senate committee that the agency kept a cache of toxins and weapons for counterintelligence despite President Nixon’s 1970 order to dispose of such materials. He cited an electric dart gun as evidence and noted possible knowledge by his predecessor Helms, while unsure about Helms’s awareness. President Ford later said officials would propose an intelligence overhaul.
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Powers told to have poison needle for suicide option
CIA Director William Colby told a Senate panel Gary Powers was supplied a poison needle hidden in a silver dollar case for possible self death during the Cold War. He said Powers did not use it, and it was not instructed for him to do so.
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Fromme Granted Public Talk But Not About Case
Lynette Fromme, linked to the Manson family, won permission to speak to reporters but not about her case. Judge Thomas Machride limited her remarks while allowing an attorney status hearing and permitting her to consult reporters on general matters.
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Jets Redskins Strike Over Football Pact
The New York Jets and Washington Redskins voted to strike joining the New England Patriots over an NFL labor contract. After an all night session with federal mediators, the Jets issued a six point proposal promising a new offer by Sept. 25 and eased practice reprisals. NFL owners opened a separate meeting in New York.
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Long Beach officer fatally shot after three hour manhunt
A 13 year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department, Officer Robert Birdsall, died after a chest wound from a .38 caliber pistol. Suspect Fed Tharvey, an unemployed transient, was captured at 2:40 am after a large search involving over 100 officers. The shooting occurred during a crime spree ending near 1207 Smith Place.
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Birdsall 20th slain on duty in Long Beach honors
Officer Robert KR Birdsall, the Long Beach police 20th to die in line of duty, served since 1962. He earned the Class A meritorious award for service above and beyond, with prior commendations for rescuing a mother and children from danger and for arresting an armed robbery suspect. He lived in Brea with his wife Amelia and four children.
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Ford urges courts to use 1974 busing law as last resort
President Ford criticized federal courts for not recognizing the 1974 legislation that would make forced busing of schoolchildren a last resort. He spoke from the Oval Office on short notice and denied any fixed commitments to supply arms to Israel, noting shipments would depend on negotiations. He hinted at potential criminal offenses if national security is violated and criticized the handling of classified documents by Congress.
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Board rejects high school smoking at school proposal
L.B. school aides than cigarettes, the Tony Reach Board of Education flatly rejected a plea that high serial students be allowed to smoke on school grounds. All five members disapproved, citing health hazards and the surgeon general’s conclusions. Governor Brown signed a bill granting boards authority to decide student smoking policy. Jervid King, president of the Long Head Federation of Teachers, urged districts to inform students of risks.
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Weather Tonight and Wednesday LB Area and Deserts
Tonight LB area fair with a high near 83. Mountains fair with a low around 42. Desert areas pair toward 56 with a high about 105. Local forecast calls for continued dry conditions and comfortable evenings across the region.
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Ford to tour Oklahoma and California on four day trip
President Ford will depart Washington Friday to attend the Oklahoma State fair and a Republican fund raising event, then fly to Los Angeles for Malibu and Anaheim engagements. He plans golf at Pebble Beach, dedications at Pepperdine and Stanford, and speeches in San Francisco before returning Monday.
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