Ford marks Memorial Day with call for military strength
President Ford lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington on Memorial Day and urges maintaining military strength as the price of freedom. He notes Americans paid in Mayaguez rescue deaths and honors those who served, with taps and a 21 gun salute.
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Norwalk Teachers Strike Edges Into Sixth Day
In Norwalk Connecticut teachers enter a sixth day of strike after no vote on a fourth contract offer. Schools stay open for 16 000 students as leaders resume discussions amid protests and a show cause hearing is held in Stamford.
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New England governors push to cut oil dependence
New England's governors outline a draft plan to reduce oil dependence over 10 years from 80 to 63 percent through energy conservation and offshore drilling development. The plan faces Maine Governor Longley’s opposition to Georges Bank offshore drilling while urged state flexibility.
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Easy desegregation booklet issued for Boston students
The booklet detailing Boston public school desegregation plans for next September was distributed to the Department's Educational Planning Center. It includes school listings, program details, and a choice form. Garrity had rejected a one year delay and urged feasible implementation by September 1975.
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Evel Knievel Quits Stunt Business After London Crash
Evel Knievel announces retirement at Wembley Stadium after a 100 mph crash while attempting to jump 13 London buses. The 34 year old stuntman suffers multiple injuries including a crushed vertebra and damaged spine but leaves the arena to cheers and begins recovery in hospital. He notes this will be his last jump and says he will not perform again.
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