Secret Service-Ledger on Ford Threat and FBI Liaison
Washington report details a withheld FBI warning about a suspect tied to the Legionnaires disease outbreak at Philadelphia’s Bellevue Stratford hotel during President Ford’s visit. It notes Secret Service concerns over miscommunication, a vague threatening letter to Dr William Sunderman, and ongoing U.S. agency friction. Also covered are NEA internal debate over free speech, aviation training costs, and calls for radar simulators to cut losses.
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Secret Service
Ford
Philadelphia
Amelia Legion
FBI
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Komey
Dallas
Philadelia
Bellevue Stratford
William Sunderman Jr
Mick Puisoning
Sunderman
Lin Hartford
Philadelpha
Bellevue
Stratford
Foattete
Kennedy
San
the Nations Education Assn
McComb
Federal Aviation Administration
Iis
William Randall
Dmo
John MecLucas
Ex president off streets if given job as athletic director
In a satirical take, Dick West argues retiring presidents lack clear post office plans. He suggests Congress create federal positions for ex leaders, proposing Ford become the first U S Athletic Director to oversee amateur sports disputes, a harsher but livelier task than writing or teaching.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Jimmy Carter
Congress
U.S
Bridge notes and misplayed plays from Alfred Sheinwold column
A bridge discussion outlines the consequences of a free finesse and a poor lead, detailing how south’s queen of spades and later club misplay cost 730 points. East’s seven of spades and nine then trey signals show no clubs. dummy’s queen remains an entry. The column also asks the reader to consider the dealer’s hand and the expert bid strategy.
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South
East
West
Declarer
Editorial feature page on Fremont Newark edition
An editorial feature appears on page six of The Argus Fremont Newark California dated Saturday December 4 1876. The piece surveys local affairs and public sentiment in the early California frontier city with period voice and journalistic tone.
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Fremont - Newark
Calif
Oil price standoff and political friction across Europe
UPL reports a high stakes oil price standoff between OPEC and the North-South dialogue group with Dec. 19 meetings in Doha and Paris as possible postponements loom. London notes Labour party tensions over devolved Scotland and Wales referendums. Rome flags delays on a Yugoslav-Italian treaty due to Trieste concerns. Moscow observers doubt Beijing’s post-Mao stance. Bonn notes West German hijack training linked to Palestinian camps. Brussels describes Jenkins facing limited influence in the European Commission selection.
Vietnam Draft Expands To Farm Labor In Saigon
Reports from Saigon indicate Hanoi's forces are drafting South Vietnamese youths aged 18 to 25 into the Communist military. Units are used as work groups in rural areas, with officials praising mobilization for the economy as Vietnam seeks self sufficiency while aid from allies remains limited.
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Bangkok
Thailand
UPI
Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
Nguyen van Thien
Defense
Vo Nguyen Giap
Ching
United States
Riddle of the Sphinges and the mellowing grandparent
The piece argues grandparenting softens with age mirroring the Sphinx riddle as people progress from youth to old age. It contrasts patience and leniency with guard against Maudlin behavior, stressing time with grandchildren leaves lasting, positive afterglow rather than material wealth. It includes a movie scene about a crash survivor and a man awaiting execution, illustrating patience and perspective.
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Morehills
South American
Argentina
Jess
Jumete
Owe
Carroll Righter Horoscope Saturday Summary
Aries seeks clearer financial direction with repairs at home. Taurus should charm others to gain influence, ease tensions. Gemini urged to guard confidential reports and seek right decisions. Moon Children plan good friendships and life goals, avoid overspending. Leo should engage in public work and seek backing, avoid extravagance. Virgo pursue new interests and positive influences. Libra use intuition to keep promises, loved one offers help. Scorpio discuss contracts with partners, ensure proper work. relax tonight. Sagittarius improve methods, heed coworkers. celebrate with loved one. Capricorn enjoy recreation and reading. Aquarius address home problems, plan entertaining later. Pisces gather early information to boost future success. evening visits with friends.
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Taurus
Gemini
Moon Children
Leo
LIBRA
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Oas
Capricorn
Aquarius
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South Yemen
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Francois Xavier Ortali
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