Death of Nancy Howe's husband sparks investigation
Washington report states James Howe, 52, died from a single gunshot wound after being admitted in critical condition to George Washington University Hospital. He was found unconscious in his home bathroom by his wife. The case coincides with media scrutiny over Nancy Howe and her duties as Betty Ford's personal secretary and with White House concerns over recent Dominican Republic hospitality. Neighbors note his mood swings and a note was found at the scene.
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White House
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Park
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the Post
Howes
West Point
Trenton State University
Trenton
N.J
Ford
Congress
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Kennedy helps defeat anti abortion amendment in Senate
In a 54 36 vote the Senate defeated an amendment to bar federal funds from paying for abortions except to save the mother’s life. Kennedy opposed abortion but helped quash the measure while backing a Bellman amendment making it a federal crime to force abortion or sterilization for welfare. The health services bill passed 77 14. In Annapolis Vice Admiral William Mack will retire as superintendent of the U S Naval Academy August 1 after serving since 1972.
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UPI
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Rokla
Bartlett
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R-Okla
Annapolis
William Mack
United States Naval Academy
Mack
Boston
Lon Nol Arrives in U S Not Well Or Welcomed
Cambodian President Lon Nol arrived in the United States in a weakened condition, limping with a cane and met by officials at Hickam Air Force Base amid tight security and protesters. He traveled with about 30 companions after leaving Jakarta and Bali and was not seeking political asylum.
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Bali
Suharto
Senate approves domestic oil price ceiling plan
The Senate approved a bill by 60 to 25 setting a price ceiling on old domestic oil while allowing presidential actions to be disapproved by Congress. The measure, opposed by President Ford, aims to curb energy use with broader conservation powers and possible gasoline rationing. A companion House bill and tax increases target reduced energy consumption.
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Shah Warns Oil Prices May Rise On World Tensions
In Tehran Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi warned oil prices could surge again if oil exporters and Western powers fail to reach a consensus at summer Paris energy talks. He noted a fourfold price rise last year helped drive limited inflation and said Iran might demand payments in other currencies if the dollar weakens further. He also commented on U.S. role in Vietnam and Israel relations, and discussed Iran’s stance on Kurdish Barzani asylum and Iraq.
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UPI
Iran
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Paris
Niavarran
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United States
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Israel
Anti Thieu group seeks immediate cease fire in South Vietnam
Chicago Tribune reports an underground coalition of anti Thieu South Vietnamese generals politicians and intellectuals negotiating with Hanoi via the French Embassy in Saigon. They propose a cease fire an equal Communist role in politics refugee return and a neutral Dalat for peace talks. The group aims a bloodless legal transfer of power and a shift to a normal economy while maintaining ties with the United States.
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UPI
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the Tribune
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Saigon
Tran Huu Thanh
Ronald Yates
Thanh
Nguyen Cao Ky
Tin bin Huong
Dalat
Tueyn Duc
North Vietnam
Isaac Hayes seeks dismissal of alimony petition
Soul singer Isaac Hayes asks chancery court to dismiss a petition by his ex wife claiming he is behind 5000 in alimony and child support. Hayes says she is living with another man and has a child out of wedlock. They divorced in 1972 with an agreed 40000 yearly alimony and child care. A hearing on the petition and Hayes answer is set for April 18.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
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Chancery Court
Hayes
Emily Ruth Hayes
Nebraska Senator Works To Place Unwanted Vietnamese Orphan
Lincoln Nebraska Chi an 11 year old Vietnamese girl who arrived in Lincoln to be adopted has not found a home as yet despite about 40 offers. State Sen John Decamps office said no decision would be made until Monday on her placement. Chi remains with Mr and Mrs Dwain Myers of Lincoln while awaiting a permanent home.
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UPI
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Tennessee
National Association of Biology Teachers
Lincoln
Neb
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Decamp
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Nebraska
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