Prince Charles Arrives In Winnipeg During Canadian Visit
Prince Charles arrives in Winnipeg for the final stop of his Canadian tour greeted by Manitoba premier Ed Schreyer. He travels from Hay River NWT and stays at Government House before heading to Fort Lauderdale to join HMS Hermes. The 26 year old heir to the throne appeared tired with a cold after a Arctic leg that included a 12 mile dogsled run and a submarine dive beneath Resolute Bay ice.
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Jobless claims drop to 456,600 in week ending April 19
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 39,700 to 456,600 for the week ending April 19, the Labor Department reported. The decline marked the lowest first-time claims since mid November, with 42 states posting lower filings, while 6,368,600 Americans received unemployment benefits the prior week. President Ford faced a tense decision on Saigon evacuation, urging national unity after the last helicopter departed. In Florida, King Hussein of Jordan will receive an honorary doctorate at Florida State University for his moderation and Middle East settlement efforts. Hussein will visit Tallahassee Monday morning before departing.
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Ford Aims New Asian Policy After Vietnam War
Washington policymakers under Secretary Kissinger plan a reshaped Asian policy to prevent Communist adventurism. Key focus will be on Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Indonesia as the administration seeks a realistic approach.
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Philadelphia Bulletin appoints new executive editor
George R. Packard resigns as executive editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin after leading since 1973 and returns to writing. B. Dale Davis, managing editor since 1973, is promoted to executive editor, with William L. McLean III announcing the change.
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Embassys Saigon siege ends with loot of desks and sinks
In Saigon 1968 attackers overran the U S Embassy complex after Marines withdrew. Five American servicemen died defending the building. Locals looted offices taking payroll checks and even the kitchen sinks as shreds and secrets lay scattered amid damaged furniture and overturned cabinets. A shredded document destroyer unit lay unused among the debris.
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To Age Is Human TV Series Premieres on WQLN Channel 54
Aging program on aging debuts tomorrow at 7 30 p m on WQLN TV Channel 54 with a five part series plus an 8 30 p m panel program on aging from Erie County. Mayor Kibler will join as a panelist and questions can be phoned in to 868 4654.
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Corry Mayor Chosen as Panelist in WQLN Aging Series
Corry Mayor will join a five part Pennsylvania Public Television Network series on aging titled To Age is Human. The program airs tomorrow at 7 30 p m on WQLN TV Channel 54 alongside other member stations.
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Union City Hospital drive tops half a million dollars
Union City residents reached 541864 in a campaign for remodeling Union City Memorial Hospital with Mrs Pauline Thomas directing after the Richs left for Connecticut. The drive aims to reduce borrowing for the project and cover interest. Cash pledges total 57089, with more promises likely to push past 550000 as continued fundraising proceeds. A WQLN TV follow up will feature aging and community service panelists from Erie County, plus age program information packets and a May TV special.To Age is Human is a co production of seven PPT stations airing in May. MIT seeks funds to raise 225 million over five years to boost endowment and support new programs and facilities.
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Request Rail Freight Hikes Would Raise Rates in May
Washington IC C petitions show the nation’s largest railroads seek a 5 percent freight rate increase next month and 2.5 percent in October citing higher labor costs. The Committee of Counsel for Eastern Western and Southern Railroads filed the petition with ICC on Monday. Chessie system not yet joined though Southern district railroads have not agreed on the extent of concurrence. They request the 5 percent rise take effect May 28 and ask for expedited ICC action within 15 days notice or no more than 30 days for protests.
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Chautauqua County Still Lacks Doctors
Jamestown area faces doctor shortages despite recruitment efforts. Since 1973 the count rose from 104 to 125 for a population of 147,000, far below the state average of 232 per 100000. Tonight the legislature considers a $50,000 guarantee to three new physicians to boost recruitment.
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Council Candidate Held for Grand Jury Action
Mayme Lee, a Democratic Pittsburgh city council candidate, is ordered held for grand jury action on charges of harboring a prison escapee. A state police officer testified she visited Rayford Otis Holden at her home the day he escaped with six others from Western Penitentiary. Holden, serving a 7 to 14 year robbery sentence, was arrested at Lee's home last March. The bail was nominal.
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