Rockefeller mum on CIA death plots
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller heads the Presidential Commission investigating the CIA and refused to discuss whether it will probe reports that the agency plotted assassinations of foreign leaders. White House aides said President Ford will not authorize political killings and will let the Senate CIA inquiry examine past practices. The commission held its sixth weekly meeting and heard testimony from CIA employees.
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Portugal reels as rightist revolt hits Lisbon airport
Jet and propeller planes bombed Lisbon's military headquarters at the civilian airport in what officials described as a right wing military rebellion against the leftist government. Premier Goncalves urged calm and vigilance as crowds gathered, while Communist groups urged street demonstrations and the nation faced a tense confrontation that echoed past coups.
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UPI
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Confidence in Ford Dips as Kennedy Leads Poll
A Time Magazine Yankelovich poll shows Ford supporters shrinking. No confidence in Ford rises to 28 percent from 15, while those with a lot of confidence fall to 21 percent. Congress gains trust with 20 percent saying a lot, up from 12. Kennedy remains the top presidential choice with 34 percent support.
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Hills sworn in as secretary of housing and urban development
Carla Anderson Hills was sworn in Monday as secretary of housing and urban development becoming the first woman to hold a cabinet post since the Eisenhower era. President Ford praised her as the best qualified choice for the demanding job and noted her $7.1 billion budget, pledging to secure decent shelter and proper environments for Americans.
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UPI
Carla Anderson Hills
Housing and Urban Development
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White House
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Kissinger Shuttles Cyprus Talks To Middle East Mission
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met Turkish leaders in Ankara to revive Cyprus negotiations with Greek and Turkish Cypriots and prepared to fly to Jerusalem to resume shuttle talks. He aimed to secure Israeli troop withdrawals in exchange for Egyptian concessions while Egypt demanded the Gidi and Mitla passes and Abu Rudeis oil fields be abandoned.
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UPI
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Brussels
Sadi Irmak
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Bulent Ecevit
Semih Sancar
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Simon optimistic on economy cites long range threats
Treasury Secretary William Simon warned the recession would bottom out by mid to late year while warning of serious long range threats. He cited rising deficits, government growth and a weakening free enterprise system, but noted inflation could plateau at 7 to 8 percent without precautions.
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UPI
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Ford Administration
Naked Cher show ban sinks into Cincinnati airwaves
WCPO-TV pulled Cher Bono from a 7 30 p m Sunday slot citing eye popping costumes. Viewers praised the move as decent while critics argued censorship. CBS network support varied with local station autonomy cited.
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Naked’ Cher
Cincinnati
UPI
Wcpo-Tv
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WCPO
Bob Gordon
CBS
Cher
Gordon
Las Vegas
Robert Gordon
Cincinnati Enquirer
Britain Faces Vote as EEC Paths to Membership Mixed
Dublin leaders at a two day summit seek a renegotiation formula to trim Britain’s EC contributions while keeping Britain in the bloc. A June referendum will decide if the terms are acceptable, and Britain could become the first member to leave if voters reject the deal. The nine market nations push a compromise amid tensions and calls for continued European economic cooperation.
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UPI
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