No leads in Hoffa mystery darkens Detroit probe
Federal sources reported thirty days after James R. Hoffa vanished there are suspicions but no concrete leads. Investigators consider possible kidnapping and killing tied to Teamsters power struggles as a grand jury probes the disappearance with about 70 witnesses.
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Teamsters
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Tony Jacks
Giacalone
FBI
Charles
Chuckie
O’brien
Man charged in murder of teenager in Delaware
A 24 year old white man, John H. Bailey, was charged with first degree murder after Sheila Farrell, 13, died from a gunshot wound she suffered while picking peaches in his yard. Bailey had been arrested on assault and weapons charges, with a $30,000 bond posted. Demonstrators gathered after his release.
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Wilmington
Del
UPI
John H. Bailey
Sheila Farrell
Bailey
Delaware Division
New York Faces 3.3 Billion Deficit Risk and Labor Strife
Experts studying New York's 3.3 billion deficit warn of possible default on city obligations next week and a feared teachers strike if a new contract is not signed by Sept. 9. Officials say 46,000 workers could be fired over three years while MAC and state officials seek financing and cuts to balance the books.
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UPI
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Municipal Assistance Corp
Felix Rohatyn
Big Mac
Rohatyn
MAC
United Federation of Teachers
Board of Education
UFT
Albert Shanker
Shanker
Rockefeller not liberal or conservative pragmatist says no labels
UPI reports Southern Republicans question a new Rockefeller while he defends a pragmatist stance. He insists he would support liberal programs if the economy allowed, but now backs cuts and work requirements to curb costs. He frames his stance as what is do able.
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UPI
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
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New York State
Albany
Attica
Mobile
Ala
Columbia
S.C
Meany predicts Wallace leads early but cannot win nomination
AFL-CIO President George Meany says Alabama Governor George Wallace will start with the most votes at the 1976 Democratic convention but cannot secure the nomination. He notes Wallace appeals to labor but is an incompetent demagogue and cannot be endorsed for any top spot or for president. Meany expects a compromise candidate and says the AFL-CIO will not influence delegate selection.
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UPI
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George Wallace
Meany
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Ford
George McGovern
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Ford Administration
Congress
House
Senate
Harry Truman
McGovern
Three tragedies claim nine lives in Niagara Falls
Within 24 hours Niagara Falls faced three disasters nine people died and many were injured. A three alarm fire at a three story apartment killed Darrell Cooper and injured others, a raft accident in the Niagara River killed three including two from Niagara Falls and Toronto residents, and a sewer tunnel collapse trapped five workers with all five dying under mud and water.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
UPI
Ray Smith
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Smith
Darrell L. Cooper
Niagara River
Falls
Anthony Sawczyk
David O. Ross
Julia Martinez
Toronto
Waymon D. Owens
Philadelphia
Floyd R. Wilcox
Ransomville
Steven Hill
Joseph Dellavalle
Robert Frank
D-Mambro and Majestic Construction Co
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