Prince Juan Carlos assumes power amid Franco illness
Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon met with his cabinet at Zarzuela for four hours in his first acting chief of state role since Franco’s grave illness. The 37 year old presided over cabinet meetings amid Spain’s leadership vacuum, as tensions with Morocco over the Sahara and the aging Caudillo’s fate dominated discussions. A bulletin noted Franco’s condition remains grave with peritoneal inflammation and declining intestinal strength, while a regency will govern on death until the prince is sworn in.
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Ford seeks 4.7 billion in foreign aid to Congress
President Ford asks Congress for nearly 5 billion in current year foreign aid, with 3.4 billion for Israel and Arab states, plus 1.5 billion in food aid. The plan totals about 8 billion through next June, facing Capitol Hill scrutiny amid NYC aid opposition. Israel leads beneficiaries with 2.24 billion in Israel aid, including 1.5 billion military credits. Egypt gets 750 million economic aid, Syria 90 million, Jordan 175 million military and 78 million economic, with 50 million contingency for Sinai technicians. Other countries receive varying military and economic aid, including Greece 160 million and Turkey 205 million. See back page.
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Plans to help New York City face default debated
House Democrats said they may send President Ford a bill with two options: the White House plan and a separate plan to avert default, leaving Ford to choose. In the Senate Banking Committee, Democrats pushed a $4 billion loan guarantee bill, a measure Ford vowed to veto, with only one Republican voting for it.
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California
Kissinger holds posts in sensitive areas
Washington reports Henry Kissinger holds multiple top roles in foreign policy and intelligence oversight. As secretary of state he also chairs the Forty Committee and serves on the National Security Council, with NSC members including Ford and Colby, raising questions about concentrated influence in intelligence decisions during Cyprus and broader U.S. policy matters.
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James R. Schlesinger
Betty Ford may dedicate Bennington College arts complex
Betty Ford may attend the May 22 1976 dedication of Bennington College’s new 6 million plus visual and performing arts complex. The First Lady’s secretary said her schedule is linked to the President’s, making attendance uncertain. Parker said Ford was invited as a special guest for her arts advocacy and past ties to the college.
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Bennington College
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Porter
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Security forces seize Beirut hotels in cease-fire stand
In Beirut security forces backed by armored cars moved into the Holiday Inn Phoenicia and St George hotels to enforce a cease-fire that paused seven weeks of civil war. Fighting raged in suburbs and Zahle with 350 killed this week and about 1,000 dead overall. A fifth American, Herman Huddleston, was reportedly kidnapped.
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Decision on Vermont rail loop feasible plan soon
The Bicentennial Transportation Committee will decide on Nov. 6 whether to proceed with a scaled down Vermont rail excursion loop or scrap the idea. Development Secretary Donald Webster weighs a feasible revenue generating approach after market surveys show potential tourists cannot afford a two day package over $300 for a family of four.
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Waitsfield
Robert Burley
Vermont official says steps taken against discrimination
Personnel Commissioner Jacques-Anne Chouinard says Vermont has done a good job in hiring and training women and French Canadian descent for higher paying state jobs, while a preliminary study by Peter Watts of the state Human Rights Commission suggests possible discrimination against women and French Canadians in job types.
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Inside Story On Doctors Cashing Medicaid Incomes
A large number of doctors view Medicaid as a lucrative income source with many volunteering as observers in Sinai. Also notes a refugee camp closure in California and a look at local topics including Spices usage, an editorial on missing police in North Bennington, election process ideas, and various regional notes across pages.
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