World News Briefs From Around the Globe
Americans begin evacuation from Asmara with reports of arrivals in Addis Ababa while Ethiopia warns rebels to lay down arms and denies a formal evacuation order. Khmer Rouge attack Prek Phnom as Mekong convoy ships are sunk and Phnom Penh faces renewed conflict. Brezhnev’s health fuels speculation ahead of a possible public appearance. Cairo hosts toasts over arms and peace diplomacy as Egypt and Moscow clash over weapons and tactics. Sonny Bono seeks 24 million in damages from Cher and David Geffen amid divorce legal battles. Ford’s public approval sinks further with a Harris poll showing 60 percent negative views and tax criticisms. Reagan to donate 25 tons of papers to Hoover Institution and become honorary fellow. Social Security chief Ball urges higher payroll taxes for upper earners to curb deficits. North Dakota becomes 34th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, four states short of final ratification.
GM Earnings Plunge Shifts Rank Behind Exxon
DETROIT AP General Motors posted its second worst profit in 13 years and fell behind Exxon as the world’s top industrial firm. GM cut its 1975 first quarter dividend to 60 cents from 85. 1974 profits fell 60 percent to 950 million on 31.5 billion in sales as inflation and Arab oil embargo hurt demand. Fourth quarter profits were 508 million on 9.4 billion in sales with year end volumes weak.
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Teen in Oceanside hostage siege ends in deaths
David Terrell Jr borrowed a .22 rifle to shoot and threaten three children during a four hour standoff with police near San Diego. A 15 year old hostage, Leland Phelps, died, and Terrell killed himself after exchanging a girl for cigarettes then shooting. Police surrounded the house as shots damaged property and a dog.
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