Moderates gain boost from Ford New Hampshire visit
President Ford's first trip as president to New Hampshire energizes moderate Republicans ahead of the March 1976 primary. Key leaders pledge support despite Thomson's cool stance, while Ford speaks on spending and regulation at a daylong White House economic conference in Manchester. Thomson's restrained reception contrasts with party officials cheering Ford's presence.
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Still a rough road for Meskill
Washington reports a Senate floor battle looms over nominee Thomas J. Meskill for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Critics from lawyers to feminists challenge his qualifications and abortion stance, while NOW mobilizes 40,000 members to oppose his confirmation amid broad opposition from ABA and political figures.
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Betting urged for Massachusetts sports wagering push
Former attorney general Francis J. Kelly urges legalized sports betting and state lotteries. Kelly, who helped create Massachusetts Lottery, argues gambling is pervasive and states should take part. He cites $15 billion illegal gambling estimate and $100 million bet on the 1974 Super Bowl, promoting off track betting and legalization as reality.
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Death penalty case before Supreme Court Fowler v. North Carolina
UPI reports the Supreme Court weighs whether any death sentence violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment as it considers Jesse Thoman Fowler’s case. Fowler, 26, a truck driver, was sentenced to die for a murder tied to a dice game in North Carolina.
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Lon Nol neighbor mixed welcome to Hawaiian home
In Honolulu Lon Nol the former Cambodian president plans to buy a home in Marina’s Cove Hawaii Kai near Honolulu. Some neighbors express concern about funding and the figure’s exile status while others welcome him though protests are possible. The house reportedly sold near the asking price of 103000 dollars and escrow papers are in process.
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Navy's 7th Fleet preps mass Vietnam evacuation
UPI reports growing indications of a large evacuation from Vietnam. The Senate weighs an extra 200 million for evacuation. Admiral Noel Gayler covertly visited Saigon as the 7th Fleet ships, including Hancock and Midway, move to humanitarian roles in the South China Sea. Clack Air Base in the Philippines handles refugees, with Vietnameses among the evacuees.
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Kennedy Mass compound fire damages home of Pittsburgh heir
A Saturday night fire at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis caused moderate damage to the home of John D. Evans of Pittsburgh, heir to the coal fortune. Four homes in the compound were damaged, with no one present in Evans's house. Firefighters from Hyannis Barnstable Osterville and Centerville controlled the blaze about two hours after it started. Origin undetermined.
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Moynihan Seen as U.N. Ambassador Pick by Ford White House
The White House reportedly plans to nominate Daniel Patrick Moynihan to be United Nations ambassador, succeeding John Scali who may move to ABC. Moynihan, 48, has served in several White House roles and was ambassador to India from 1973 until his resignation last year. Scali, 57, is a former AP and ABC journalist who advised Nixon and became U.N. ambassador in 1973.
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Smoking not saccharin is a cancer risk
Washington. Two British studies found diabetics who use saccharin do not have a higher risk of bladder cancer. Reginald F. Crampton of the British Industrial Biological Research Association said cigarette smoking appears more linked to bladder cancer than saccharin use. He noted one study compared bladder cancer in diabetics and non diabetics.
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Underwater Monopoly Breaks Record At Delta State
A Delta State University group of 26 scuba divers began an underwater Monopoly marathon in Cleveland Mississippi to surpass the 144 hour world endurance mark. They hope to reach 200 hours as Heart Fund pledges accrue for each hour. Spectators contribute coins watched via a glass-bottom pool box.
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