Mafia figure Roselli found dead in drum in Biscayne Bay
John Roselli a key mob figure tied to Giancana and a CIA plot to poison Castro was found asphyxiated inside a 55 gallon drum in Dumbfoundling Bay off Biscayne. Police noted circular abdominal wound and ongoing investigation into the gangland killing.
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Belle Aims At U S Northeastern Coast As Hurricane
Hurricane Belle, packing winds of 110 mph and called dangerous, targets the U S eastern seaboard near Cape Hatteras North Carolina as it strengthens toward the northeastern coast.
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Viking 1 scoop arm back in service at Mars
Viking 1 reports its surface scoop is functioning again as scientists study life hints from the Martian soil. NASA officials cautious that results from the automated lab could have alternative explanations amid ongoing Mars surface exploration.
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Pasadena
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Joe Mooree
Mars
Jim Kukowski
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Carter admits cash not accounted for in campaign
Jimmy Carter acknowledged that about 150000 dollars in campaign funds spent by his organization could not be accounted for. He blamed a large campaign operation for lost paperwork and said matching funds are affected when reports are not filed. He defended church-related payments as legitimate for rally logistics and noted staff were told to investigate the California minister payments.
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the Times
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Magpie disrupts Immaculate Conception Mass
A large magpie wandered into Immaculate Conception Church during the 10 am mass. It perched on the altar and dodged priests as it flapped around the nave. The bird touched a lit candle before exiting with the congregation.
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Immaculate Conception
Edward McGowan
Mike O'Neill
Harris jury halts deliberations in Hearst trial
The Harris jury, seven women and five men, canceled Sunday deliberations due to fatigue after lengthy testimony involving Patricia Hearst. Foreman advised a day off, and jurors planned to resume Monday morning.
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Los Angeles
William and
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
Steve Brown
Superior Court
Mark Brandler
Death rides Sunday school bus in Stratton Neb
A freight train hitting a Sunday school bus at a Stratton crossing killed the bus driver Reverend Thomas B. Nerrin his wife Shirlene and their 11 year old son Thomas David along with seven children. Eight other passengers were seriously injured. The engineer Floyd S. Wesch said the bus approached as the train whistle blew and lights and bells rang.
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Benkelman
Paul Carlson
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Thomas David Nerrin
Floyd S. Wesch
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Vicar Calls Fleet a Sodom and Gomorrah of Sin
The Fleet suburb in London becomes the focus as the Rev Jocelyn Grundy brands the town a sin filled area. Reporter Patrick O Donovan questioned residents about alleged vice with mixed reactions and crude remarks surfacing during the inquiry.
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Fleet
Jocelyn Grundy
Sunday Observer
Patrick O'Donovan
Ford seeks middle ground running mate for 1976 bid
President Ford, confident of a Republican National Convention win, says he might debate Jimmy Carter and criticizes Ronald Reagan's choice of Richard Schweiker. He rules out Schweiker as running mate but keeps doors open to many candidates, while noting aides asked over a dozen names and that final selection will come after Kansas City. Ford stresses ideology alignment and clear records scrutiny for finalists.
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Legal chief leads city finances in Butte budget
Butte's 4.5 million city budget directs about half to the general fund for city hall and public safety. Financial Director Larry McGinley says the budget is 122000 higher than last year, due entirely to wages and benefits for nearly 250 employees. The highest paid is City Attorney Bob McCarthy at 19000 annually, followed by Public Works Director Don Peoples at 17280 and Mayor Mike Micone at 17000.
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Bob McCarthy
Don Peoples
Mike Micone
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Bud Mirich
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