Chou En Lai Pushes China’s Oil and Tanzania Strategy
U S diplomat David Bruce reports Chou En-lai shows deep interest in East Africa and oil. He notes Chinese control of Tanzania’s military and cargo infra, a 1400 mile railway, and port construction while denying reliance on Arab or Soviet oil. Bruce sees a gap between rhetoric and actual plans.
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U.S
David K. E. Bruce
Chou En-lai
East Africa
William P. Rogers
Bruce
Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
Lake Victoria
Indian Ocean
Zanzibar
Army
Navy
Air Force
China
Rogers
South Africa
Firyat
Peking
East Asia
Far East
Indonesia
Chou
Russia
Sinatra and Davis Endorsed as Innocent Dupe Racetrack Plot
A House Crime Committee report says Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr were unwitting fronts in a race track scheme led by organized crime. It cites a $50 000 flyer, a Berkshire Downs investment, and ties to Lucchese and other mob figures. Dean Martin declined a stake.
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Washington
Frank Sinatra
Samimy Davis, Jr
House Crime Committee
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Pigland
Davis
Sintra
Berkshire Downs Trace
Hancock
Mus
Alban
Dean Martin
Martin
Sao
Comittiee
New England
Rayvnond
Patriarcha
New York
Tommy
Chese Sinitra
Java
Salvatore Rivveo
Rizzo
Lucchese
Las Vegas
Nevada
Davis and Mafia Ties Hit New York Racing Scene
A confidential study reveals how a small society reputation aided deception of racing officials about Mafia involvement at the track. Singer Davis entered the race horse business at a night club and was courted by Gaetano Vastola at Copacabana. Davis resisted bills for four horses totaling 8800, amid internal committee disputes over including racket ties to Emprise.
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New York
Copacabana
Gaetano
Corky” Vastola
Vastola
Sarmmiy Davis, Jr
New Jersey
Brezhnev Suffering Air Sickness Delays Public Arrival
Reporters detail Brezhnev’s travel woes as downdrafts forced frequent washroom trips on the Moscow to Dulles flight. The piece also notes publishers fear OSHA noise rules could curb press operations, though Labor Department sources pledge no intent to silence the press.
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Brezhnev
Leonid Brezhnev
Moscow
Dulles
Proud Moment for Skylab and Open Knowledge
The piece highlights the United States freedom of information and Skylab achievements as signs of democratic strength. It contrasts open reporting with authoritarian regimes and notes the mission set a world time in space while acknowledging ongoing wartime and economic concerns.
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United States
America
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
Vietnam
Cambodia
Supreme Court limits pornography freedom in ruling
The court's five to one decision, praised for restraining a permissive era, supports regulating hard core material while defending some First Amendment protections. Chief Justice Burger’s majority opinion warns against unchecked access and highlights protecting children from derisive and explicit content.
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Supreme Court
Warren E. Burger
Burger
Justice Burger
Roswell News Capsule July Events and Local Happenings
In Roswell 25 years ago on June 22 1948 a stag party for the American Legion is planned for Friday night July 9 sparked by Foster Karins. Roy Rogers and George Hayes star in Along the Navajo Trail at Pecos Theater. Marjorie Lane of Alamogordo is installed as grand worthy advisor of New Mexico Rainbow Girls. The Rainbow Girls hold a two day state meeting at the Senior High School. Jaycees vow antidote to pests in the Fly Free Community project led by Al Woodburn. Skeen joins Tenth Air Force ROTC camp preparing for a career as an officer. Virginia Fulton celebrates her first birthday with a party. St Johns Catholic Church hosts a four day patronal fiesta with religious and social events. Roswell Country Club hosts square dancing with instruction at 7:30 and dancing at 8. A stolen 1936 Chevrolet pickup from Howard Hendricks is found abandoned at Dexter.
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Charles M. de Bremmond Post
American Legion
Foster Karins
Roy Rogers
George Hayes
Navajo Trail
Pecos
Marjorie Lane
Alamogordo
New Mexico Rainbow Girls Organization
Rainbow Girls
al Woodburn
Jaycees
Joseph R. Skeen
T. D. Skeen
Riverside
Tenth Air Force
Air Force Reserve
D. W. Wallace
Virginia Fulton
F. L. Fulton
West Tilden
Barbara Lee Moor
Fulton
St. John's
Today in History highlights 1941 invasion and other dates
On this date in 1941 Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The account also notes 1773 Dominican friars founding a California settlement, Napoleon's abdication in 1815, the 1870 DOJ creation, the 1911 coronation of George V and Mary, and the 1940 WWI armistice between France and Germany.
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Associated Press
Germany
Soviet Union
California
Napoleon Bonaparte
Congress
Department of Justice
Britain
George V
London
France
Runnels weighs reelection amid governor race chatter
Santa Fe lawmakers debate 1974 governor contest with Rep. Harold Runnels viewed as potential candidate and allies weighing moves. Lujan may stay out unless Runnels slips, while others eye land commissioner and state posts.
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Fred Buckles
Santa, FE A
Harold Runnels
Runnels
U.S
Knight
Fracas
Manuel Lujan , Jr
Albuquerque
Lujan
David W. Kine
David
Harold
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