Bedside Call Sets Ford Early Crisis Tone
Ford faced his first major crisis as president when Henry Kissinger alerted him to collapsed Greek Turkish talks in Geneva and a Cyprus cease fire breach. Ford leaned on Kissinger but made the decisions himself while maintaining a domestically busy schedule and initiating cross Atlantic diplomacy.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Germany
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Cyprus
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Trade bill edges nearer as emigration issue shows progress
Three senators who opposed the trade bill said after meeting with President Ford there are signs the Soviet Jewish emigration dispute can be resolved and the bill passed. They cited Ford's direct involvement and possible discretionary authority to grant MFN treatment in exchange for freer emigration and reduced harassment of Soviet Jews.
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Washington
Ford
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
Henry A. Kissinger
Jackson
Congress
Turkish Forces Attack Nicosia in Two Pronged Push
Associated Press reports Turkish forces launched a two pronged assault on Nicosia aiming to surround the Cypriot capital. Greek forces and civilians described a desperate situation as battles raged near the Eldyk camp and a string of eastern factories. UN peacekeepers reported difficulty keeping the peace amid claims of movement toward Lefka and heavy artillery on Famagusta. Cyprus President Glafcos Clerides convened a leaders’ conference to discuss concessions.
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Cyprus
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Famagusta
Larnaca
Cosia
Lefka
U.N
Report Accuses Nixon In Cover Up
The House impeachment inquiry draft report concludes that former President Richard Nixon knowingly directed the Watergate cover up from the beginning. It says illegal surveillance for political purposes and concealing responsibility amount to obstruction of justice and other crimes. Galley proofs were sent to 38 members and AP obtained a copy.
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House
Richard M. Nixon
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Press
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Gunman Kills Korean First Lady During Independence Day Address
President Chung Hee Park survived an assassination bid as a gunman opened fire during a National Theater Independence Day speech. Mrs Park died after a six hour operation for a head wound. A teenage girl choir member was also killed. the shooter was wounded and captured. The gunman used a Japanese passport under Yukio Yoshii, who denied involvement.
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Seoul
Chung Hee Park
Seoul National University Hospital
Park
Japanese Foreign Ministry
Yukio Yoshii
Osaka
Yoshii
Japan
South Korea
Bus Line Shutdown Leaves Athens-Lima Route In Limbo
Lake Shore Bus System shareholders voted to liquidate the company after a May 28 strike by about 50 Amalgamated Transit Workers Union members. The Ohio intercity operator served Pomeroy to Columbus routes via Athens Chauncey Nelsonville and Logan and provided charter services. Thomasson cited unresolved economic issues as the main obstacle to settlement.
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Athens
Lake Shore Bus System
Amalgamated Transit Workers Union
Ohio
Pomeroy
Greece Break With NATO Could Strain U S Cyprus Policy
The Greek move to pull forces from NATO over Cyprus threatens to weaken the alliance's southern flank and endanger U S base rights. Officials voiced uncertainty over Greece's intent and noted it could be a pressure tactic on Turkey, with the outcome potentially temporary. State Department officials cautioned they had not formed a full judgment on Greece's aims.
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Greece
NATO
Cyprus
Atlantic Alliance
United States
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State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
U.S
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Famagusta
Morphou
6Th Fleet
Independence
Crete
Turkey
Italy
U.S. 6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Middle East
Area Lottery Sales Booming Across Counties
In Athens Hocking and Meigs Counties 58 lottery agents licensed for a year sell tickets with a first drawing looming for a possible $300 000 prize. Officials expect up to 10 000 agents nationwide earning two and a half cents per ticket and about 45 percent of proceeds paid as prizes. The program aims to boost Ohio’s general fund amid debate over gambling.
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Herb Amey
Athens
Hocking
Meigs
Logan
Nixon Subpoenaed to Testify in Ehrlichman Watergate Trial
Former President Nixon was subpoenaed to appear as a witness for John D. Ehrlichman in the Watergate cover up trial set for Sept. 9 in Washington. The subpoena, filed by Ehrlichman’s lawyer Andrew C. Hall, addressed Nixon at the Presidential compound San Clemente California.
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Nixon
John D. Ehrlichman
U.S. District Court
Ehrlichman
Andrew C. Hall
San Clemente
Calif
Taft backs Nixon immunity while prosecuting aides
Sen. Robert Taft Jr. urged blanket immunity from criminal prosecution for former President Nixon while vowing to prosecute Nixon's aides. He also said he would decline a vice presidency, allowing Gov. Gilligan a Democratic succession. Clay Shaw dies in New Orleans at 60 after years of JFK murder trial involvement.
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Washington
Robert Taft Jr
New Orleans
Clay L. Shaw
John F. Kennedy
Shaw
International Trade Mart
Jim Garrison
Weekend Warmth Forecast With Mild Nights
A weather brief notes fair conditions today with lows in the mid 60s. Increasing cloudiness is expected Friday with highs in the upper 80s. Details on page 2.
Norman Singer’s biweekly ads promise fast results
Norman Singer of Millfield used Action Ads every two weeks to sell items before moving to California. He previously posted a lawn mower, a utility trailer, and a 70 Chevelle and reported quick, economical results.
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Norman Singer
Millfield
California
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