Miss Ray Details Sex Allegations Involving Gravel Gray
Elizabeth Ray said she was pressured by Rep. Kenneth Gray to have sex with Sen. Mike Gravel aboard Gray’s Potomac River houseboat on Aug. 10 1972 to influence a public works project at Union Station. Gravel and Gray deny the encounter as allegations, while Colleen Gardner and Colleen’s attorney say witnesses support the account. The Justice Department and a grand jury investigate whether Miss Ray was paid to provide sex in a separate matter involving Rep. Wayne Hays.
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Democrats adopt jobs goal in platform drafting
A subcommittee of the Democratic Platform Committee unanimously approved a jobs for all Americans section with a target unemployment rate of 3 percent within four years. The panel also backed competent responsive government and will present two private sections to the full committee for debate before the convention. Former Gov. Jimmy Carter heavily influenced the draft with a 37 page position statement.
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Teenage agent in CIA plot to poison Cuban premier
The New York Sunday News says Marie Lorenz was recruited in 1960 to kill Fidel Castro with poisoned tablets hidden in her cold cream. She traveled to Havana as CIA agents allegedly urged her that it would change history and that she was the only one who could do it.
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Carter Wallace meet Montgomery Alabama in private talks
Jimmy Carter visited Montgomery to thank Gov George C Wallace for a public endorsement of his presidential bid. The 24 minute meeting marked their first face to face talk since the Democratic primary season began and followed Carter securing the party nomination chances.
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Uruguay military ousts Bordaberry. Demicheli to lead
The armed forces remove President Juan M. Bordaberry for irreconcilable differences and install 80 year old Vice President Alberto Demicheli as head of a Council of State. Demicheli will lead for 60 days while a special electoral council, dominated by military officers and Council of State members, selects a new president. The military favors restoring liberal and conservative party governance.
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Farley Buried As Politicians Pay Final Respect
James A. Farley was buried after a 1,500 strong funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral. Attendees included Rep James L Delaney and other pols who recalled Farley life and career, with letters showing his views and a note on Carter’s presidential bid. The 88 year old’s life was celebrated as a long influence in American politics.
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Ford wins Illinois at large delegates at GOP convention
Illinois Republicans awarded all five at large national convention delegates to President Ford. Former Gov. Ogilvie resisted a Sevcik bid for party leadership. Reagan supporters failed to win a pro Reagan delegate as Totten's push was defeated 867 to 523. Illinois' 101 member delegation includes 77 Ford, 11 Reagan, and 13 uncommitted delegates.
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Suspected brown recluse bite blamed in Mt. Vernon man death
James Michael Miller, 20, died after being found unconscious in a barn near Mount Vernon. Spiders were found in the barn and authorities caution residents to avoid old or abandoned buildings. A physician said confirmation awaits pathologists’ report, noting recluse bites can be serious but rarely fatal.
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Bugs Bunny interrupts Liz Ray interview in London
Elizabeth Ray, linked to Washington payroll sex scandal involving Rep. Wayne Hays, was briefly replaced by a Bugs Bunny cartoon during Thames television's interview. Thames cited running long as the reason. Dell publicist said Dell urged timing of Ray’s story for her novel.
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