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Notable U S figures in political and royal news
Former Agriculture Secretary Earl L Butz begins a 30 day prison term for tax evasion in Chicago as part of a five year sentence with probation. Former mayor John V Lindsay takes a new unsalaried post as New York City trade representative. Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles plan to marry July 29 in London skipping the obedience vow. Gerald Ford says Secret Service presence doesn’t hinder his golf. Edward Seaga named to England’s Privy Council. Indira Gandhi offers sympathy on Terry Fox’s death.
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Earl L. Butz
Butz
Metropolitan Correctional Center
Chicago
West Lafayette
Ind
U.S. District Court
Fort Wayne
Jesse Eschbach
John V. Lindsay
New York City
Lindsay
Edward J. Koch
City Hall
Koch
Diana Spencer
Prince Charles
Diana
Charles
Canterbury
Robert Runcie
London