Seven die in British train wreck near Nuneaton
Overnight London to Glasgow express derailed at Nuneaton station as it neared a track under repair. Seven killed and 38 hospitalized including Agriculture Minister Fred Peart. Police cited speeds between 70 and 80 mph. section signposted for 20 mph. Driver survived. investigation promised.
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England
UPI
Glasgow
Caledonian
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Peart
London
Nuneaton Station
Senate votes to admit women to service academies
The Senate joined the House in approving an amendment by Sen. Hathaway to let Army Navy and Air Force secretaries ensure eligibility for women at West Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy. House action had been 303 to 96 in favor. Thurmond backed the move despite views that combat units should be male only.
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Upi
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House
William D. Hathaway
Maine
Army, Navy and
Air Force Authority
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Hathaway
Sen. Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Britain votes Yes to stay in European Common Market
Prime Minister Harold Wilson wins a landslide Yes for Britain remaining in the European Community. With counting near complete about 66 percent of 40 million eligible voters cast ballots, results showed a decisive Yes lead, while opponents conceded.
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London
UPI
Harold Wilson
Britain
Neil Marten
Labor
Philip Allen
District Court Acts on Four Criminal Cases Friday
Four criminal cases were acted on in District Court Friday morning. Steven R. Lee pled guilty to three felony counts including two counts of breaking and entering a motor home and one of possession of a controlled substance. sentencing was deferred pending a presentence investigation. Donald Lewis pled guilty to two felony counts, receiving stolen property and possession of LSD. Jack O. Mueller, previously pled guilty in May on drug charges, was sentenced to two years probation with a drug education program. Clifford Baker was placed on two years probation and ordered to restitution on a felony insufficient funds charge. he had previously pled guilty to the charge.
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Steven R. Lee
Donald Lewis
Jack O. Mueller
Clifford Baker
Railroads approved for 5 percent freight rate hike
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a nationwide 5 percent increase on all rail freight shipments to begin no earlier than June 20. The move offsets a 10 percent wage rise from January and a 20 percent health and welfare increase this month, with no exceptions. The commission cited inflation and the railroads’ deteriorating finances during recession, while noting a potential 2.5 percent additional request for October 1 consideration.
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Washington
UPI
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Interstate Commerce Commission
White House delays release of CIA spying report
The Ford administration reversed Rockefeller Commission plans to publish a 350-page report on illegal domestic spying by the CIA and others. President Ford will decide after reviewing the document, with no White House strategy to hide findings, officials say.
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UPI
White House
Rockefeller Commission
Central Intelligence Agency
Ron Nessen
Ford
Nessen
Nelson A. Rockefeller
CIA
FBI
Nelsen
Rockefeller
Man held to face charges in Platte County court
A rural Lindsay man, Thomas Finkral, was arrested by Nebraska State Patrol after missing a jury trial and a bench warrant was issued by District Judge C Thomas White. He is held without bond in Platte County awaiting trial now reset for June 16. He waived jury, trial to be in court. Investigators continue to probe for further charges including flight to avoid prosecution. He was previously charged with burglary and possession of amphetamines.
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Nebraska State Patrol
Thomas Finkral
C. Thomas White
Finkral
Platte County
Doug Milbourn
Helicopter used in escape of prisoner
A stolen helicopter hovered over the walls of Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson. It scooped up prisoner Dale R. Remling, 46, of Sidney, Mich., then fled within a minute. Remling, jailed for a forged check worth 2400 dollars, was serving seven to ten years and is sought by federal, California, and Nebraska authorities.
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Dale R. Remling
Sidney
Mich
Remling
California
Nebraska
Unemployment hits 9.2 Percent in May Run
UPI reports May unemployment at 9.2 percent, the highest since 1941, with 8.5 million seeking work but a second straight rise in employed persons to 84.4 million. Prime rate drops to 6.4 percent, banks expected to follow, while Fed money supply rises 9.2 percent in four weeks.
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First National City Bank of New York
Citibank
Federal Reserve
Fed
New York
Commerce Department
Byrd backs Kissinger shuttle diplomacy for Middle East peace
West Virginia Senator Robert C Byrd urged renewed Kissinger mediation between Egypt and Israel as the best path to peace. He joined leaders at a Ford breakfast and noted Geneva summit talks are a last resort. He said Ford and regional leaders favor shuttle diplomacy over a full Geneva summit.
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Middle East
Kissinger
Washington
UPI
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Henry A. Kissinger
West Virginia
Congressional
Ford
Geneva
Israel
Egypt
Goldwater attacks Pentagon over Vietnam rules of engagement
Senator Barry Goldwater accused the Pentagon of placing unbelievable restrictions on American forces in Vietnam, linking them to high casualties. He disclosed a declassified copy of the Rules of Engagement in Southeast Asia in the Congressional Record and urged press and public to understand the restrictions. Sen. Strom Thurmond praised the move, while Goldwater and McGovern clashed over weapon plans amid Kissinger shuttle diplomacy signals. President Ford’s Europe trip and NATO reaffirmations drew praise as Senate votes supported the $25 billion defense budget.
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UPI
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Rariz
Pentagon Today
Vietnam
Secretary of Defense
Congressional Record
Southeast Asia
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Goldwater
Senate
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Air Force
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Sadat
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U.S
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House
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Atlantic Alliance
NATO
Brussels
Mideast
Salzburg
Austria
John Rhodes
R-Ariz
Middle East
Rhodes
America
White House
Sunny Nebraska Weekend Forecast With Mild Temps
United Press International reports a weak high pressure system over the plains bringing clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures across Nebraska. Expect sunny skies, light winds, and highs in the 80s through Saturday with cooler nights in the 40s to 60s across different locales.
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United Press International
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North Dakota
Minnesota
North Omaha
North Platte
Chadron
Sidney
Kearney
McCook
Speeding Car Strikes 11 Girls At Mayfield School Party
In Pasadena a speeding car crashed into an end of school party for Mayfield School students injuring 11 teenage girls from prominent families. The incident occurred Thursday night as guests attended a school event, with injuries described as non life threatening and under investigation by local authorities.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Mayfield School
New York doctors vote to continue work slowdown
Leaders of New York doctors announced they voted to extend their curtailment of services until Governor Hugh L. Carey guarantees reform of medical malpractice insurance laws in the upcoming legislative session.
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New York
UPI
Hugh L. Carey
New York city payroll fears as funds fall short
New York faces a payday crunch with 132.9 million in debts including 89.1 million for payroll. City officials race to cover 330 000 paychecks using advance property tax receipts expected to yield up to 140 million. net cash resources sit around 71.3 million with 41.6 million teachers payroll looming.
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New York
UPI
Harry Tishelman
Abe Beame
Tishelman
Comptroller’s Office
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