Paris and Lyon Prostitution Sit-Ins Cleared by Police
Police in Paris and Lyon moved to dismantle sit-in protests by prostitutes occupying churches. About 200 women were cleared from the Chapel of St Bernard and 100 from the Church of St Nizier with police dogs aiding. Leaders claimed police repression. ministries cite public order and cultural site disruption.
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Thailand to Buy More U S Weapons Ahead of Chinese Ties
Thailand cabinet approves further American arms purchases to modernize its 200000 strong forces as defense officials say gear will come primarily from U S bases. Foreign Minister Chatachai Choonhavan to travel to Peking to formalize relations with China amid shifting regional diplomacy.
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Philipines
American Woman Held on Unspecified Charges in Vientiane
Rosemary N. Conway, 36, of Chicago and Las Vegas, was arrested seven days ago by Vientiane police. She says she does not know why she is being held. US officials doubt a related CIA plot report. Conway had been teaching English in Vientiane after living in Saigon.
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Rosemary N. Conway
Chicago
Las Vegas
Thailand
Conway
Southeast Asia
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U.S
Doughty
William Bailey
Heather
18-Year-Old Suspect Named in Seminole Jail Fire Tragedy
Sanford Florida AP reports 18-year-old Ray McCall, jailed for purse snatching and facing trial, is suspected of starting a blaze at the Seminole County Jail that killed 11 inmates including guard Robert Moore. The fire hospitalized 34 others as fire crews battled dense smoke amid 100 abandoned bicycles blocking rear entry.
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Fla
Seminole County
George Proudfoot
Ray McCall
Proudfoot
McCall
George Harriett
Harriett
Robert Moore
Rural fire aid bill advances in Senate panel
The Senate Committee Local Government approved a bill to extend fire protection to unprotected rural areas via negotiations with nearby districts. If talks fail, the fire marshal may assign the area, with owners paying escalating service call fees up to 500 dollars. A two year deadline for annexation votes follows.
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Lindsay-Schaub News
Springfield
Senate
Everett G. Steele
Glen Carbon
Abandoned Penn Central Rails Opposed by Illinois Governor
Gov. Daniel Walker says 400 miles of Penn Central track in Illinois are vital to smaller communities. He pressed President Ford for a 10 year delay and continued subsidies as part of a CONRAIL plan that would abandon lines from the state line to Harrisburg and from Paris to Peoria. The move has regional economic impact feared by local residents and officials.
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Illinois
Daniel Walker
Walker
Ford
William Millikin
Michigan
Conrail
Harrisburg
Paris
Peoria
Anchovy Take Reported Down in California Waters
California commercial anchovy landings show a marked drop. Fishermen previously needed state permission to fish in February but were allowed to fish in May due to two low seasons. High winds and rough seas kept purse seiners in port, contributing to the reduced catch.
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Long Beach
Calif
California
Fish and Game Commission
Gurney aide testifies on hush money and favors
James L. Groot testified that Senator Edward Gurney learned in June 1972 that a fund raising operation swapped federal housing favors for donations. About $50,000 in cash was later delivered to Gurney's Washington office, Groot said amid the bribery conspiracy trial.
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Fla
Edward Gurney
Gurney
James L. Groot
Washington
Groot
Larry Williams
Florida
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