Ford supporters expect Illinois primary to shape nominating fight
In Chicago AP dispatch Ford campaign declares victory aims for Illinois today, predicting a harsh blow to Reagan in the Midwest contest. Reagan says he will lose the Illinois vote but fights on, seeking a favorable platform and more delegates as Carter outlines federal restructuring plans from Washington.
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Libby official in hot water
Libby Montana reports Douglas, the Lincoln County Attorney, accused of accepting use of a Nevada man's prostitutes. A sheriff's investigation notes surveillance and a failed effort to report illegal gambling at a Libby bar. The memo mentions meetings with a man identified as Todd Russell and alleged bribe attempts involving a large diamond.
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Lebanese edged toward clash as army braces for action
At dawn on a tense Sunday March 14 editor Edouard Saab notes the nation’s fragility with three armies nine Palestinian groups and multiple militias. President Suleiman Franjieh resists military orders to quit as mutinies and civil strife sharpen the standoff. Franjieh, a Maronite Christian, sits in a hilltop position while Sete soldiers threaten decisive steps amid looming parliament anxieties.
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FBI eyes Callaway land deal in Crested Butte ruling
The Forest Service recommended denying use of land for a Crested Butte resort expansion. Former secretary of the Army Callaway, involved during the drafting, said a Denver U.S. attorney authorized a Ford and voiced full faith in Callaway while signaling expected complete exoneration.
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Women keep bosses out of Thai plant
In Bangkok, 70 young Thai women have blocked managers from the Hara garment factory for five months, continuing to sew jeans and hats while protesting pay and conditions. A 16-year-old participant said she aims to be as brave as Che Guevara, as student groups back their action claiming violations of labor laws amid harsh working conditions.
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Escapee Mallatare Caught After High Speed Chase Near Helena
A deputy sheriff was kicked in the face and a highway patrolman seized during a cross country pursuit of Mallatare after a speeding stop on I 15 south of Helena. Mallatare fled, was recaptured after a chase, and the patrolman later had a seizure and entered intensive care. Mallatare had dropped a friend off in Anaconda before the escape.
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Idaho Power faces final hearings on 1000 MW plant near Orchard
Boise AP report says Idaho Public Utilities Commission staff will oppose the 800 million project as hearings enter a last round after about 20 days over 20 months. The commission pledges scrutiny of alternatives and project size, with Frederick Trowbridge noting concerns about the investment by Idaho Power.
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Crooked gambler explains how he works his scams
Murray Brown a.k.a. a mechanic who robs you with cards and dice describes a casino scam scheme in New York and Las Vegas involving front men, furnished apartments, and a 40 percent cut for junket operators. He boasts of $1500 wins at Caribe and plans to expand with craps and card tables.
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Fish return to local waterways in Montana fishery revival
MISSOULA AP An environmental flush with acid wastes sparked new hope as brown trout and other fish reclaim the Clark Fork River ecosystem. Bob Dent of Tucson said the recovery demonstrates nature’s resilience from Anaconda’s discharge point to Warm Springs, noting Silver Bow Creek previously carried acids for 75 years. Tests show the fish lack metals contamination and are safe to eat, reviving fishing above Deer Lodge after decades of closures.
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