Seven Die As Night Caledonian Sleeper Crashes Near Nuneaton
London to Glasgow express derailed at Nuneaton station in a restricted zone. At least seven killed and 38 hospitalized, including Agriculture Minister Fred Pearl. Witnesses say the train traveled fast, with speeds estimated between 70 and 80 mph. Authorities investigate cause and note posted slow-speed warnings on the section under repair.
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Senate votes to admit women to military academies
The Senate joined the House in voting to allow women to attend the U S service academies. By voice vote the Hathaway amendment gave Army Navy and Air Force secretaries authority to insure female eligibility at West Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy. Supporters note others worry about combat roles.
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Britain Votes Yes to Stay in European Common Market
Prime Minister Harold Wilson wins a landslide Yes vote as counting nears end. About 66 percent of 46 million registered voters, roughly 6 million ballots, support Britain remaining in the European Community. Opponents concede defeat and call for unity with the Labour government.
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Labor
Philip Allen
District Court Hears Four Criminal Cases Friday
Several sentenced in district court Friday morning. Lee pled guilty to three felonies including two counts of breaking and entering a motor home and one possession count. sentencing deferred for a pre sentence investigation. Lewis pleaded guilty to two felonies, receiving stolen property and possession of LSD. Mueller, who pled guilty in May on drug charges, received two years probation with drug education. Baker was placed on two years probation and ordered to make restitution on a felony insufficient funds charge.
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Railroads win 5 percent freight rate increase
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a nationwide 5 percent rise in rail freight rates, to start no earlier than June 20, to offset wage and health benefit increases. The move, effective across all shipments, aims to sustain rail service amid recession and inflation, with a possible additional 2.5 percent request to be reviewed for Oct. 1.
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White House delays release of CIA spying report
The White House reversed plans to publish a six month inquiry into illegal domestic spying by the CIA FBI and other police agencies. President Ford will decide after reviewing the 350 page Rockefeller Commission report which was handed to him by Vice President Rockefeller.
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Man Held to Face Charges in Lincoln County Case
A rural Lindsay man, Thomas Finkral, was arrested by Nebraska State Patrol after a bench warrant. He failed to appear for a jury trial prompting his detention in Platte County jail without bond. Trial reset for June 16 with no jury. Finkral waived jury. Investigation continues into possible further charges including flight to avoid prosecution stemming from burglary and possession of amphetamines counts.
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Doug Milbourn
Helicopter aided prison escape at Southern Michigan Prison
A stolen helicopter with hidden numbers swooped over the walls of Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson. It plucked inmate Dale Remling, 45, of Sidney, Mich., from the yard and fled within a minute. Remling, serving seven to ten years for a forged check, was sought by federal authorities and California and Nebraska police.
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Unemployment at 9.2 Percent Tops 34 Year High
May unemployment rose to 9.2 percent the highest in 34 years, with over 3.5 million seeking work. The Labor Department noted 262,000 more jobless in May while 84.4 million held jobs, and CitiBank cut prime lending to 6 percent as Fed signals more cash.
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Byrd backs Kissinger shuttle diplomacy for Middle East peace
Senate Democratic Leader Robert Byrd said the best chance for peace in the Middle East rests on renewed Kissinger shuttle diplomacy to broker an Egyptian Israeli settlement. He noted Ford and regional leaders favor this approach over a Geneva summit and indicated both sides must concede. Ford’s Europe trip earned praise from leaders, with NATO reaffirmed and allies pledging support.
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Austria
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Goldwater blasts Pentagon over Vietnam rules of engagement
Sen. Barry Goldwater accuses the Pentagon of imposing unbelievable restrictions on American forces in Vietnam claiming they contributed to high casualties. He cites declassified Rules of Engagement in Southeast Asia and urges public access as the Senate nears a 1976 defense funding vote. Thurmond backs Goldwater criticizing limits on troops and battle readiness.
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George McGovern
Air Force
Sunny Nebraska Weekend Weather Ahead
United Press International reports a weak high pressure system over Nebraska bringing clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Fair skies and light winds expected through Saturday with highs from the lower to mid 80s and lows around 40s to 50s across the state.
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Speeding car injures 11 girls at party in Pasadena
In Pasadena, a speeding car plowed into a group of guests at an end of school party for Mayfield School students. Eleven teenage girls from prominent families were injured in the incident.
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New York doctors vote to extend slowdown action
Leaders of the New York doctors work slowdown announced they will continue curtailment of services until Governor Hugh L. Carey pledges to press reform of medical practice insurance laws in the upcoming legislative session.
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New York Hopes to Cover Payroll With Prepaid Taxes
New York City faces a cash crunch on payday as it may fall short about $45 million to cover $132.9 million in debts including a $491 million payroll. Officials plan to use early property tax payments with an 8 percent discount to bolster funds and avoid bounced paychecks.
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