Tornadoes strike Arkansas and Mississippi causing deaths and destruction
AAP reports a tornado outbreak in Arkansas and Mississippi left at least 10 dead and about 250 injured. Cabot's downtown was flattened with 65 businesses destroyed, while Drasco and Canton suffered major damage and casualties. National Guard deployed in Arkansas for rescue and security.
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Ford vows veto to defend defense budget amid security claim
President Ford at a Pentagon ceremony pledges to veto any defense bill that shortchanges national security. He defends his 112.7 billion dollar request as essential and asserts U S military strength remains unsurpassed despite campaign critiques. Press secretary notes no specific cuts figure.
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Economic Signs Continue Climb
Washington AP reports the government index predicting future trends rose for the fourth straight month in February, up eight tenths of a percent, signaling continued growth though at a slower pace than January's 1.5 percent gain revised from 2.2 percent. The Commerce Department index cites higher deliveries bottlenecks as a key driver, with eight of twelve indicators rising and thirteen other data points pointing to expansion.
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Weather outlook with clearing skies and warmup
The forecast calls for decreasing cloudiness and cooler temperatures today with clear and colder conditions tonight. Sunny and warmer Wednesday bring a high in the upper 50s after a tonight low in the middle 20s.
Leftists Near Phalange HQ in Beirut Clashes
Leftist gunmen fought to within yards of Beirut’s main Christian militia headquarters vowing to flatten it and seal off the enclave. The fighting killed an estimated 200 people. U S officials urged restraint and discussed political solutions in Lebanon.
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Cuckoo Wins Big at Oscars for One Flew Over
Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher win best actor and actress for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The film also earns best picture and best director Miles Forman and writers Hauben Goldman. Burns and Grant take supporting acting honors in a sweeping night.
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Reagan Wins TV Time For National Speech In 30 Minutes
Reagan lands a 30 minute national network slot on NBC at 10 30 PM Wednesday with an estimated cost of 100 000 His bid follows his North Carolina victory and shifts focus from campaigning to television Meanwhile five Democratic hopefuls gather in New York for a debate on city finances with Senators Church Jackson Udall plus Carter Harris and Ford ally Dole or Udall differ on welfare and Cuba policy Shifts also touch Democratic convention floor access and Tennessee primary withdrawals by Byrd and Shriver.
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