Wilson Wins Slim British Parliamentary Majority
London reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson secured a slim overall majority of 319 seats to 316 for others in the 635 seat Commons, enough to pursue left-leaning socialist measures amid Britain’s economic crisis. He returns from Huyton to form a new administration and faces tough nationalization goals.
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Northern Ireland
Boston Boston desegregation crisis escalates with federal role
Boston police increase presence with 450 patrols as Mayor White refuses to back further desegregation steps without federal aid. Five Justice Department lawyers arrive to assist enforcement while Saxbe prosecutes possible civil rights violations tied to demonstrations. Ford’s comments ignite sharp rebuke from the mayor.
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Justice Department
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Francis W. Sargent
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Diamond campaigns as reformer for attorney general race
Windham County prosecutor M. Jerome Diamond criticizes incumbent Kimberly B. Cheney for preserving a weak legal system. He highlights six campaign issues emphasizing a tougher, consumer oriented approach to law enforcement. Diamond favors restitution sentencing and mandatory minimums, alleging Cheney has blocked a stronger criminal code.
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Cheney rules UVM must obey right-to-know law
Montpelier acts ruling states the University of Vermont trustees must meet in public under Vermonts right-to-know law except for specified conditions. The decision comes after UVM argued private status despite state funding of 10 million dollars. The AF T chapter condemns planned executive sessions as outrageous amid talks of December 6 and 7 closures to discuss budget cuts.
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Mills Ill, Family Aches After Washington Incident
Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas revealed he fell ill and would miss his first public appearance after a woman leapt from a car into the Potomac near the Jefferson Memorial. His aide said the family contracted the illness from Mills' grandson as Mills apologized for the incident and its embarrassment.
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Inside Congress Passes Campaign Reform Bill to Ford
The article notes Congress passing an extensive campaign reform bill and sending it to President Ford for approval. It mentions the bill's broad scope and potential impact on future elections. Strong political context and named entities referenced include Congress and President Ford.
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Justice Department
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Henry Petersen
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Dorset
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Mt. St. Joseph
A’s
Dodgers
Kissinger narrowly escapes in-flight gun accident
In Cairo a Uzi misfired inside Henry Kissinger’s plane as it taxied for takeoff to Damascus. Secret Service agent Walter Bothe was wounded in the arm and forehead. Kissinger was unhurt. Departure was delayed 30 minutes while a bullet hole was repaired and Bothe stayed with the Middle East tour.
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Arlington
U.S
Middle East
Egypt
Inflation Outlook Mixed With Decline Predicted
Washington report notes Ford economist Alan Greenspan forecasts inflation at 12 percent now could fall by 2 or 3 points by spring. Agriculture Dept warns frost lowers corn crop 16 percent, signaling higher meat prices in 1975 and 1976. Labor data show wholesale prices near flat in September amid a volatile economy. Federal Reserve chief Burns cautions the dip is temporary and suggests Congress expand anti inflation efforts.
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State board to decide today on Wonderland fate
The Vermont Environmental Board weighs Wildlife Wonderland, a 65 acre game farm proposed for Route 155 between Weston and Mount Holly. The case, appealed by Mount Holly and Weston planning panels, the Agency of Environmental Conservation, and landowner William Marshall, seeks permit approval for Manchester veterinarian James Kinsey.
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Manchester
James Kinsey
Wildlife Wonderland
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Schuyler Jackson
Weston
Mount Holly
Rutland District Environmental Commission
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Weston Planning Commission
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Stephen Sease
Agency of Environmental Conservation
Kinsey
Supreme Court
Benjamin W. Partridge
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