Ford declines to rule out nuclear first use
White House officials say President Ford was stating past policy by keeping open the possibility of using nuclear weapons first if national interests demand it. They note the U S aims to deter Soviets with a flexible mix of strategic and tactical forces and would apply them as needed to defend NATO and South Korea.
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Ford
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Soviet Union
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South Korea
James R. Schlesinger
Korea
North Korea
Ford backs extending 1975 tax cuts through 1976 election
President Ford signals willingness to consider a tax cut extension if the economy does not rebound, as Democratic leaders push to widen the plan into a broad tax overhaul. Senate and House aides note the action hinges on broader tax revisions and capital gains rules. The White House press conference also touched on weapons policy in hot Washington sun.
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Ford
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Senate
Temple Baptist Church Loses Organ And Speaker In Theft
A Hammond organ and speaker valued at 3500 were stolen from Temple Baptist Church in St. Paul during the night. Police said the organ was loaded onto a truck and wires to the instrument had been cut. The loss was found when the church opened Wednesday morning.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Temple Baptist Church
St. Paul
School Board and teachers fail in new salary talks
School Board and teachers failed to reach a salary agreement after continued negotiations led by Judy McDermott. The Herald reports mixed progress earlier in talks, with the stalemate continuing as both sides stood firm on key terms and timelines.
Senate panel may never uncover Castro orders chain
Senate intelligence chair Frank Church warned the panel may not prove who ordered plots to kill Fidel Castro after five hours of closed testimony by a former CIA officer. Attorney General Edward Levi said the Justice Department will decide prosecutions and declined to discuss details. CIA Director Colby refused to assure Congress that undercover agents no longer operate inside the United States.
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Pups Find Homes as Low-Cost Herald Ad Draws Attention
Advertisers push low-cost want ads for pets as Black Lab pups offered for free with shots. Separate items cover CIA files debate, church committee testimony on Castro plots, and Austin teachers negotiating salary and benefits with the School Board. Meetings set for July 2.
Weather factors probed in Kennedy jet crash
Federal investigators say severe turbulence and possible lightning caused an Eastern Airlines 727 to dive during landing near Kennedy Airport. The crash killed 110. Of 14 survivors, 10 were critical with burns and fractures. four others were serious or satisfactory.
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George A. van Epps
National Transportation Safety Board
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Baton Rouge
Boston moves to ban nude beach on Cape Cod
In court in Boston officials defend a nude beach ban at Brush Hollow Beach Truro arguing crowds and dune damage would occur if allowed, while Civil Liberties Union argues the ban violates free expression. Judge Freedman will rule after further briefs.
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Cape Cod National Seashore
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FBI consults Disney World for new D C tours
FBI officials visited Disney World in Orlando to obtain advice on exhibits and crowd control for the public tours at the J Edgar Hoover Building. The agency plans a high profile display of FBI history with expected tour visitors reaching up to one million in 1976 Bicentennial observances. Disney World did not charge for the guidance.
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FBI
Disney World
Florida
J. Edgar Hoover
Orlando
Pennsylvania
Justice Department
Wiretap curbs opposed by FBI chief Kelley in Congress
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley challenged congressional plans to ban wiretapping bugging and surreptitious entry without court orders arguing the proposals would have a crippling impact Court orders would require showing probability of crimes. Also reported Israel expulsion moves at the United Nations and a high court civil rights decision on back pay for job discrimination victims.
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FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Supreme Court
Jay
Ford
Ford seeks end to government monopoly on enriched uranium sales
President Ford urged Congress to end the government monopoly and let private industry sell billions of dollars worth of enriched uranium to nuclear plants worldwide. He spoke at a Cabinet Room ceremony and signed a message calling for an exciting new course of action.
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