FBI takes lead in Hoffa disappearance extortion inquiry
FBI designated extortionate communications as evidence in Hoffa’s disappearance and assumed federal jurisdiction. Barbara Crancer, Hoffa’s daughter, said the family has not received ransom demands and knows nothing of threats against James P. Hoffa. Authorities in New Jersey plan to question former Teamsters official Anthony Provano Provenzano regarding the case.
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Uniden
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Teamsters
Detroit
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Tony Pro
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Gordon Hector
Deadly Moroccan 707 Crash Tops Civil Aviation Toll
A chartered Boeing 707 carrying Moroccan workers from Europe crashed into the Atlas Mountains near Agadir, killing 188 aboard. The disaster ranks as the third worst in civil aviation history with 181 passengers and others unconfirmed. The flight had departed Paris for Agadir when contact was lost amid descent.
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Morocco
Europe
Atlas Mountains
Royal Air Morocco
Alia
Paris
Helena braces for clash as legislators loom
Helena seeks to head off clashes with state lawmakers as about 150 Montana legislators gather for a special mid April adjournment. Democratic leaders expect rapid work while warns of unforeseen bills and pressure to favor personal projects. The session centers on funding and tax measures amid court rulings.
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Associated Press
Montana
Senate
Gordon McOmber
Fairfield
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Helena
Tito Cool Reception Marks Ford Yugoslavia Visit
President Ford arrived in Belgrade amid a reserved welcome and light crowds as Yugoslavia aims to balance East and West. Tito greeted Ford at the airport but public cheers were downplayed to show Yugoslavia's independence from the Soviet bloc. Ford then headed to Romania to sign trade terms with Nicolae Ceausescu and pursue freer emigration agreements in the region.
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Yugoslavia
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Josip Broz Tito
U.S
Tito
Nixon
Northwest pilots keep 2 a.m. strike deadline in place
ALPA spokesman Rob Rezenka says there is no change in the 2 a.m. Monday strike deadline set by about 1,500 Northwest pilots. No contract talks were scheduled 12 hours before the deadline after a July 19 tentative agreement and airline push for dispute submission.
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Air Line Pilots Association
ALPA
Northwest
Rob Rezenka
Beame Sets Labor Day Deadline to Cut City Costs
New York Mayor Beame orders top 100 executives to present concrete plans to reduce payroll and spending. He warns against shadow control by Big MAC and seeks independent management while targeting nearly 1 billion dollars needed to steady the city.
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Abraham D. Beame
Richard Shinn
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Big Mac
Beame
King George VI Dies After Hunting at Sandringham
The King died in his sleep after a day of hunting at Sandringham. Royal and world leaders gather at Buckingham Palace preparing for the funeral at Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth, now Queen, stands with Mary and Elizabeth as crowds and dignitaries observe the monarch’s passing.
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Henry VII
Ron Case
Keystone
Queen Mother Elizabeth The Queen Mother Turns 75
Britain marks the 75th birthday of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon born August 4 1900 at Glamis Castle. She became queen mother after George VI’s death and remains a beloved constitutional figure known for warmth at Clarence House with a family dinner at Buckingham Palace planned.
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County fair readies to open with 4-H and adults
The Silver Bow County Fair begins Monday with both adult and 4-H entries. 4-H home economics and general exhibits are accepted at the Vigilante Saddle Club grounds from 1 to 9, with livestock entries from 2 to 3 or 57. Judging occurs at the National Guard Armory at Stodden Park after entries are submitted.
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Vigilante Saddle Club
National Guard
Stodden
Weirdo Firebomb Attacks Plague Yuba City Center
Police link six arson attacks at the Gateway Project center for the handicapped to a single assailant nicknamed Weirdo the firebomb freak. The center’s director was killed and staff and clients have faced fear while continuing to work and learn. Donald Larson, the new director, points to Weirdo as the motive behind the string of incidents. Weather and local context are noted with profiles of the center’s clients and staff.
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Gateway Project
Kay Joyce
Yuba
Sutter
Donald Larson
Gateway
Larson
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