Yugoslavian immigrant, 31 L A bomber suspect is arrested
Muharem Kurbegovic aged 31 a Yugoslavian immigrant with a prior sex offenses record was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder and is identified as Isaac Rasim the alleged alphabet bomber linked to the LAX August 6 blast that killed three and injured 35 police and FBI said he acted alone and a large cache of bomb making materials was seized from his Hollywood apartment witnesses described him as mild looking and he had been under surveillance for over 18 hours prior to arrest
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Associated Press
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Los Angeles International
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Tim Rios
Immigration Service
United States
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Rockefeller confirmation promises swift Senate action
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield pledged fast action on Nelson A. Rockefeller's nomination as vice president with aim to conclude before October. Most lawmakers praised his qualifications though some conservatives criticized the pick and questioned the speed of confirmation amid FBI financial reviews. Rockefeller arrived in Washington for the nomination and reiterated plans for 1976 election considerations.
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Associated Press
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New cadets at NMMI begin year with haircuts
About 430 new cadets start the 1974 75 matriculation at New Mexico Military Institute with marching drills uniforms and room assignments amid widespread apprehension over mandatory haircuts. Some cadets vent frustration while others take it in stride as 250 returning cadets join next week for classes. The corps is expected to reach about 830.
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Las Vegas
Willie Dubovik
NMMI
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Roswell
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Tucson
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Roswell Officials Predict Enrollment Near 9,760 by Labor Day
Roswell Independent School District officials revise the fall enrollment forecast from a 400 drop to about 200 more students than earlier. Superintendent Luginbill cites potential new families moving in due to job opportunities as a reason. First day counts show larger grades like second, eighth, ninth, and eleventh growing, while elementary fifth grade falls from 819 to 758.
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Roswell Independent School District
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Three inmates, one hostage freed in Potter County Jail standoff
Gunfire echoed near noon as a 36 hour standoff ended with five inmates surrendering at the Potter County Jail in Amarillo. Three wounded prisoners were moved to ambulances, and the released hostage Stan Snitker 32 was unharmed.
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Eight El Paso residents post bond in marijuana bust case
Eight El Paso residents arrested Monday in a 2,250 pound marijuana discovery near Roswell are free on bail. Bonds range from 10,000 dollars for six men to 5,000 dollars for two women. They await federal indictments in Albuquerque while facing state charges. The drugs were found by New Mexico Game and Fish patrols during a routine search 15 miles northeast of Roswell.
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Albuquerque
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Roswell
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Ford eulogizes Davies in solemn Cyprus ceremony
President Ford led tributes as Ambassador Rodger Davies was laid to rest after being slain Monday in Nicosia during an embassy attack. Kissinger praised his peacekeeping legacy, the State Department awarded the Secretary's Award, and Davies’ children received a flag and connection to America before his cremation plans in Berkeley.
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Associated Press
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