Bush urged to pledge refusal of 1976 ticket for CIA post
Senate intelligence chair Frank Church demanded George Bush disavow any run for the 1976 presidential ticket as a condition of his CIA confirmation. Church warned the director’s credibility would be compromised otherwise. Bush had refused to rule out a GOP vice presidential bid.
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Gunmen at Indonesian Consulate Hold 25 Hostages in Amsterdam
South Moluccan gunmen at the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam continue to hold 25 hostages. Dutch businessmen reportedly offered leaders of the South Moluccan community 400000 to end the siege peacefully. Reverend Semenyl Mellary, acting intermediary, was expected to visit the consulate again.
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Man Climbs White House Wall Twice Aimed at Pardon
The Secret Service said 24 year old Gerald Bryan Gainous Jr. twice scaled the White House wall in attempts connected to a pardon for his father. The first climb occurred about 7 30 p m on Thanksgiving eve when he came within three meters of Susan Ford. He was charged and released following the second attempt.
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Prosecutor Defends Illinois Agents in Undercover Project
A federal prosecutor testified that two former Illinois Bureau of Investigation agents Forrest Chaney and David Imber had sufficient assurances the undercover project was legal. Peter Vaira of the U.S. Justice Department said they had no valid reason to think they would violate laws by taking part, during a Civil Service Commission hearing into their dismissals.
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Ford grants four day Christmas break for federal workers
President Ford signed an executive order giving federal employees Friday after Christmas as a holiday extending their time off through the New Year. The White House said Ford does not plan a similar Friday holiday after New Year’s Day due to added costs. Postal workers will not receive the Friday off.
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Lottery clerk accused in Wheaton cheating case
Linda S. Singer 22 of Aurora faces two counts of official misconduct and two counts of altering a lottery ticket in DuPage County for allegedly trying to deprive two instant lottery prize winners of 10000 dollars. The Illinois Revenue official quoted notes potential three years in prison and 10000 dollar fines per count.
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Man charged with murder in rural Princeton slayings
William Langdon, 24, of rural Princeton, surrendered to authorities and faces two counts of murder and one count of aggravated assault. He is jailed in Peoria County on 250000 bond after the Monday arrest. Rita Murray 16 witnessed the shootings at a Princeton area home. Victims were Marcella Murray 53 and Darlene Dunn 28 of Wyoming Illinois.
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FBI planned to smear Jane Fonda to Nixon death claim
Government documents reveal the FBI studied discrediting Jane Fonda by spreading a tip that she threatened to kill Richard Nixon. A telegram, allegedly from J Edgar Hoover, approved an anonymous letter to Army Archerd stating the tipster heard Fonda call for Nixon’s assassination at a Black Panther party meeting.
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Quinlan Assault Probe Seeks Illinois Witness
New Jersey authorities allege Karen Anne Quinlan was assaulted before her coma eight months ago. Rock Island County State's Attorney David DeDoncker says a New Jersey representative seeks William Zynot, 22, of Silvis, Illinois to testify before a grand jury.
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Walker picks woman as 76 running mate
Gov. Daniel Walker teams with Joanne Alter in a bid to defeat Democratic organization candidates in the Illinois primary. They file to run for governor and lieutenant governor as Howlett and Hartigan oppose them. Key issue: death penalty, which Alter opposes and Walker supports.
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Court postpones subsidy ruling and election dates
The Supreme Court postponed a decision on the constitutionality of federal campaign subsidies and election reforms until next year. The ruling also notes a separate case about a shipping company and a wage deduction penalty. The Federal Election Commission plans to begin certifying candidates for preconvention funds on Jan. 1, with various petition and filing deadlines approaching for the March 16 ballot.
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No evidence woman linked JFK to mafia in Castro plot
Senate intelligence committee found no proof that Judith Campbell acted as a conduit between President Kennedy and the Mafia in CIA efforts to assassinate Fidel Castro. The panel noted 70 White House calls with Campbell but said she was not shown to know of or aid the assassination plans.
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From tough guy to doll maker Bowles finds Christmas joy
Casselberry Florida AP crippled construction worker Timothy Bowles turned to sewing Raggedy Ann dolls after a back injury ended his career. He refused welfare, learned needlepoint on his own after his wife suggested it, and in the last month sold 31 dolls at 20 dollars each with 20 more orders for Christmas.
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