Ford Cancels Iowa Trip to Direct Lebanon Evacuation
White House officials say President Ford canceled his Iowa visit to oversee the evacuation of Americans from Lebanon. Betty Ford and Jack Ford will attend in Des Moines. Embassy officials will aid a Beirut to Damascus overland convoy for those wishing to depart. The president will attend the return of U S diplomats and officials slain in Beirut.
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Americans urged to leave Lebanon amid Beirut crisis
UPI reports the United States urged all Americans to depart Lebanon as a British led convoy evacuated embassy staff and others to Damascus. The embassy stressed the move is voluntary not a formal evacuation, while noting the danger in no mans land between eastern and western Beirut.
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Cold front lowers Nebraska temperatures across the state
A cold front from a high pressure system over northwest Nebraska brought cool dry air into the state. Valentine recorded a 34 degree low, two degrees shy of a 1912 record, while North Platte saw lower readings as well.
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Men Charged With Blackmail In Red Level Case
Men charged with blackmail involving Carl Ammons of Red Level Alabama last weekend. Preliminary hearing set for the pair. Drummond’s bond reduced to 500 dollars with 10 percent allowed. Daniels released on recognizance bond.
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Hays to resign House Administration chair amid scandal
Rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio plans to resign as chairman of the House Administration Committee on Monday. Speaker Carl Albert will receive Hays's letter claiming vindication and seeking caucus reexamination. The caucus planned to act on stripping him of the chair and nominating a successor amid sex scandal allegations.
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House OKs Defense Bill With B1 Bomber Funding
The House passed a $105 billion defense bill 331 to 53, approving funds for the new B1 bomber program despite calls to delay. The measure includes $948 million to start B1 production and sets total weapons and procurement at about $29.3 billion plus research funds, with production decisions debated ahead of the next inauguration.
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Building Permits Slow in Columbus May
In Columbus the issuance of building permits for single family dwellings slowed in May yet stayed ahead of last year's pace. Fourteen new home permits were issued in May valued at 451,500 compared with 21 permits worth 605,000 in May 1975. Through 1976, 47 permits have been issued for new homes totaling 1,671,240, versus 35 permits and 1,032,340 a year earlier.
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High Court Bolsters Miranda Warnings Rule
The Supreme Court strengthens the Miranda safeguards requiring police to inform suspects of the right to remain silent and to have counsel. It states anything said may be used in court and that interrogation must stop if the suspect refuses to talk. Justice Powell writes for a six man majority.
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Carter Eyes Blue Ribbon Panel For Veep Pick
Jimmy Carter proposes a blue ribbon panel of 12 to 15 people and possibly the FBI to aid in selecting a running mate. He aims to protect candidates from scandal while maintaining privacy during the process. Carter spoke on St Simons Island after a four day Sea Island vacation.
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Antique caravan to arrive Sunday in Columbus
A caravan of antique vehicles will pass through Columbus this weekend as part of the four city Bicentennial tour of the Lincoln Highway from Dyer Indiana to Cheyenne Wyoming. The convoy is set to arrive Sunday evening at the Holiday Platte before continuing Tuesday.
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