Hoffa Disappearance Probed Amid Vast Investigation
The Justice Department reports 19,319 agent hours and 2,936 clerical hours in the Hoffa disappearance probe. Strike Force personnel were moved to Detroit from several cities as Atty. Gen. Levi notes interagency coordination with Labor and pensions probes.
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Teamster Andretta Held in Contempt by Grand Jury
New Jersey Teamster Stephen Andretta was found in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions from a federal grand jury about his whereabouts the day James R. Hoffa disappeared. Testifying under immunity before Judge Ralph M. Freeman, Andretta spoke briefly and invoked his attorney William E. Bufalino.
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Federal guidelines limit FBI domestic security probes
Attorney General Edward H. Levi announced proposed Justice Department guidelines restricting FBI domestic security investigations. The draft rules would ban full inquiries into non-violent groups unless they clearly threaten civil rights, creating the department’s first controls on such probes.
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Black lung bill clears House committee on disability presumption
A House Education and Labor Committee approved a black lung bill by 30 to 9 to extend uninsured benefits. Bituminous miners with 30 years underground and anthracite miners with 25 years would be presumptively disabled. A federal fund funded by coal operators would pay $196.80 monthly benefits, not contestable in court. The White House may veto. The bill covers pre June 30 1971 miners and widow or beneficiary deaths after 17 years. Simon amendments were defeated. he plans to push again on the House floor.
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Eight Bodies Found In Rural Florence Area Slayings
The body of a young child aged 2 to 4 was unearthed near Prospect about 10 feet from a makeshift grave of a woman, bringing total recovered to eight. Sheriff Barnes said workers will continue digging as three men face charges in related slayings. motive remains undisclosed.
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CAB Chairman Robert Timm Resigns Amid Ford Controversy
Robert Timm resigns from the CAB board amid accusations he was too close to the airline industry. He released documents alleging White House hearings could push Ford to remove him for neglect. Timm says aides harassed him to force resignation and defends his record on regulatory policy.
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Kerner urges moving federal prisons to HEW
Former Gov Otto Kerner urged transferring federal prisons from the Department of Justice to the Department of Health Education and Welfare. He argued that HEW focuses on rehabilitation while Justice officials emphasize punishment, citing a prison health conference.
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New York City Nears Federal Aid to Avert Default
Governor Hugh Carey urged federal help as New York City faces financial strain and two state agencies risk default. The Senate passed a $10.3 billion supplemental bill with NYC borrowing powers, sending the measure to a conference committee before a House vote is expected by Tuesday.
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Water woes spark libel suit threat in Lawrenceville
A book claiming Lawrenceville has the nation’s worst drinking water prompts local ire. Rosalie Ackman defends the city’s supply as the Southern Illinoisan notes plans for a possible libel suit if authors Felton and Fowler do not retract. The piece cites sulfur-tainted water and eggy taste. Rep. Cunningham weighs in amid publisher ties to Thomas Y. Crowell.
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Teamsters Begin Talks on Pay Hike for Truck Drivers
The Teamsters and truckers opened nationwide contract talks with a 35 percent wage demand for about 450,000 drivers, seeking $2.50 an hour more on top of current averages of $7.11. Union President Frank Fitzsimmons announced the proposal amid concerns over a possible congressional probe of union ties to organized crime that could affect bargaining.
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