Civil War Deepens as Syria Expands Lebanon Role
Beirut clashes widen the civil conflict into a three-way struggle involving Syrian controlled guerrillas and Lebanese leftists. Arab state representatives met in Damascus with Syrian leaders as fighting raged near refugee camps and in Beirut as the war escalated, with over 60 killed and 100 wounded in the last 24 hours.
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Ford Declares Disaster Area After Idaho Flood
Four people were confirmed dead as authorities surveyed destruction from the Teton River flood caused by the near collapse of a new earthen dam. Downstream, flooding spread toward the Snake River while relief efforts and evacuations continued. President Ford declared four counties a major disaster, with Gov. Andrus reporting hundreds of millions in damage and fast federal aid promised.
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O Neill Likely Next House Speaker After Albert Retirement
Washington AP reports Rep. Thomas P. ONeill faces a clear path to become House speaker as incumbent Carl Albert retires at the end of this Congress. Albert cited age and desire to spend time with family as his reasons, while ONeill, serving as majority leader, shows no opposition to the transition.
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Tip” O'Neill
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Political Action Wide Ranging From Hastings To TV Cameras
Presidential candidates swarmed through New Jersey Ohio and California as primaries near. Ford and Reagan traded delegates while Carter Udall and Brown jockeyed for position. Albert praised by leaders amid reflections on his 32 years as speaker, with some controversy lingering from a 1972 minor auto incident.
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Getty wealth largely to charity after death
Secretary confirms most of J Paul Getty’s fortune will go to diaries and charities. The 83 year old oil magnate died of a heart attack and leaves three sons, 16 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Getty Oil chief Harold Berg will head the company until a successor is chosen.
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Hays defies pressure as Ford mocks payroll scandal
In Smithfield Ohio Rep Wayne Hays defends his stance amid calls to quit his Administration Committee post. He attacks Ford and Reagan while defending his integrity over the Elizabeth Ray affair and a $14,000 staff job. President Ford says he advised against staff salaries control being centralized. Hays ridicules Reagan as a Grade B actor and a fledgling president. The scene includes ONeill’s push to remove Hays and hints at leadership succession.
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