CIA Faults and Reforms Face Public Scrutiny
An ex CIA insider argues the agency has erred in Watergate–era style scandals, illegal operations, and ties to organized crime. He urges accountability, warns against politicized oversight, and notes the CIA’s youth and dependence on executive orders while stressing the need to refuse illegal directives. He criticizes press sensationalism and congressional fishing expeditions.
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Onassis Will Gives Widow Annuity Amid Contest Doubt
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis may lose her 250000 dollar annual annuity if she contests Aristotle Onassis estate. The will grants up to an eighth of Christina's share if she wins and renounces further claims. The document, dated January 3 1974, leaves most of the billion dollar estate to Christina and the Alexander Onassis foundation.
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Chisholm Won't Seek Presidential Bid Over Funds
Shirley Chisholm announced at a Dayton news conference she will not pursue the Democratic presidential nomination next year due to lack of campaign funds. She noted she had $750,000 in 1972 but cannot raise that level again and spoke during a Saturday graduation at United Theological Seminary.
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Affection training tames Des Moines Zoo animals
Des Moines Zoo director Robert Elgin describes affection training as a necessary program born of cramped quarters. The method calm s big cats and reduced risk to staff, with lions leopards and jaguars shown to be more relaxed and humanlike.
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Vanik Proposes Gas Guzzler Tax For Cars
Washington lawmakers led by Rep. Charles A. Vanik propose a federal gas guzzler tax to push auto makers toward higher fuel efficiency. The plan starts at $100 for under 17 mpg vehicles and climbs to $1,400 for under 13 mpg by 1980, with penalties for fleets averaging below 16.5 mpg in 1977.
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Cement Masons Strike Shuts Ohio Construction Sites
Federal mediation officials plan to meet tomorrow with Ohio Contractors Association and cement masons to resume contract talks. About 500 workers statewide walked off Thursday at major sites, with 10 to 12 masons on projects including Rt. 2 connector, Third Street Bridge, Oberlin Avenue widening in Lorain, and Rt. 2 extension west of Baumhart Road. Local 34 of the Bricklayers Union represents the workers.
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Banks Cut Prime Rates Spark Market Rise in New York
The Dow rose near a point as gains led by banks cutting prime loan rates from 7.44 to 7.0 percent in several cities including New York, Chicago, and Detroit. First National City Bank sparked the move by lowering its business loan rate, while Dr. Robert Goddard earlier experimented with rocket fuels starting in 1926, reaching 41 feet altitude and 220 feet distance at 60 mph.
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