Forging a New Institution the 2nd Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia 200 years ago this week, moving from war to form the first national government. It raised the Continental Army, named George Washington commander, and by July 4 1776 declared the 13 colonies independent, laying the framework for a nation.
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Funding Doubts Hit Vietnam Refugee Program
President Ford faces partial funding for his Vietnam refugee plan as administration officials warn money will run out next week. Key lawmakers debate interim aid of about 382 million dollars while Senate odds grow longer for final approval, with concerns over a 3000 dollar per refugee grant.
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Ford Confirms Candidacy for 1976 GOP Campaign
Washington AP reports a top Republican group meeting to launch Ford's 1976 bid after his strongest declaration yet. Dean Burch leads planning on a formal campaign committee manager, fundraising, and primaries. Ford defends eight years of GOP policy and Vietnam exit, cites evac and POW returns, and notes refugee openness and foreign policy support from AFL CIO and others. He warns Cambodian bloodshed deeds and the flight of 120000 Vietnamese refugees as context.
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Saigon Unveils New Regime As Cambodia Crisis Deepens
A mass rally at the former Saigon presidential palace introduced the new Saigon administration promising leniency for former Viet Cong opponents and protection for foreign residents. A Khmer Rouge campaign to purge war remnants and boost production was announced as Cambodia’s leaders press for independence from foreigners. About 20,000 refugees reached Subic after a weeklong voyage from Vietnam, with U S Navy officers taking title to the ships at Manila.
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Ford Expects Recession Easing Amid Higher Unemployment Forecast
President Ford argues the economy is bottoming out and should improve soon while AFL-CIO head George Meany forecasts the jobless rate rising to about 11.5 percent. Meany bases his forecast on a Greenspan formula, while Greenspan himself warns of higher peaks. Labor Dept boosts poverty guidelines as costs rise and Burns warns budget controls are vital to curb inflation.
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House Votes to Retain 55-Mile Speed Limit
In Columbus Ohio the House approved a permanent 55 mph speed limit reversing earlier opposition to a federal funds linked bill. The move passed 66 to 23 sending the measure to the Senate as debates on the two year budget continued with hearings resuming today.
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Steubenville
Mother's Day Action Ad Offer in The Messenger
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Rhodes to Meet Gas Leaders to Push Energy Development Plan
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes will meet Friday with top natural gas utilities drillers and industry representatives in self-help programs. He plans to press a bid to challenge federal rules twofold and seek strong state funding for energy development to bolster Ohio's industrial base.
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Levy quintuplets two weeks old at Cincinnati hospital
The Levy quintuplets are two weeks old and thriving at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Doctors report mother Pamela Levy is doing well, though officials decline to predict discharge timing.
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University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Pamela Levy
First West German freighters pass Suez Canal in eight years
Two West German ships, the Muensterland and Nordwind, became the first commercial vessels to traverse the Suez Canal in about eight years, sailing 60 miles from Great Bitter Lake to Port Said in 742 hours amid chants of Long live Sadat by Egyptian workers. The freighters were among 15 stranded since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.
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Weather outlook clear and cool tonight
A clear and cool night is forecast with temperatures dipping to the upper 40s, with low 50s. Thursday will be mostly sunny with daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. Details on page 20.
Refugees Evacuated From Vietnam Arrive in Guam
Captain Arthur Boucher of the American Challenger reports thousands left behind at Phu Cuoc as 9,000 refugees were loaded aboard his freighter and other vessels. The Pioneer Commander carried about 5,400 passengers including Tran Van Lam, former South Vietnamese Senate president, and other VIPs kept separate from the crowd.
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Tan Son Nhut
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