Three French Daredevils Cross Niagara Gorge on Cable
Three French aerialists crossed the Niagara River on a cable high above the rapids near Niagara Falls Ontario. Frank Lucas rode a modified motorcycle across the 1800 foot span in five minutes while Henry Rechatin balanced on a rear platform and his wife Janyck hung beneath. Police filed no charges as officials review park rules. Rechatin aims to seek permission for a high wire walk over the falls.
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Time Factor In Ignoring Thai's Plea
The United States set aside Thailand’s plea to bar base use for the Mayaguez rescue, saying a clear and pressing need to save American lives outweighed Thai wishes. Under Secretary Habib told Bangkok reporters that U S aid to refugees and credibility with Southeast Asia remained priorities as he visits the region.
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Cambodia
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Malaysia
Laos
Philippines
Weather Forecast for North and South Carolina Coasts and Mountains
Northern area shows partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 80s and 90s in the south coast. Chance of rain 20 to 40 percent with showers and thundershowers tonight and Friday. Mountain highs reach the 80s with after noon storms Thursday night followed by clearing Friday. In South Carolina mountains expect sunny warmth with upper 80s and near zero to 10 percent rain. Coast sections of SC forecast lower 90s with minimal rain. Winds mainly southwest 10 to 20 mph varying by region.
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Mistrial Declared As Juror Bias Taints Case
Judge Dowling ruled a mistrial due to a matron expressing guilt opinions to jurors in violation of court orders. Defense counsel seeks change of venue and extradition fight. bail reduction requested. Trial began May 27 with four robbery victims testifying, three identifying Kallinger.
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Sugar Prices Rise Amid World Shortage And Domestic Costs
An unnamed source notes domestic sugar producers must charge 4 to 20 cents per pound to cover costs plus profit. Continued panic and a global shortage pushed prices to last year’s peak. Refiners, worried about supplies, bought three to six months ahead as recently as December.
Senate Backs Ford Defeats 1.2 Billion Weapons Cut
The Senate supports President Ford by rejecting a 1.2 billion dollar cut in defense spending and blocking five counterforce programs. The vote defeat was 59 to 36 while continued research to improve accuracy of land and sea based nuclear missiles passed 52 to 42. Senators McIntyre and Brooke argued the cuts risk first strike capability and national security.
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Edward W. Brooke
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Ford veto over jobs bill fuels deficit clash
Esch of Michigan plans to introduce a jobs bill providing 1.6 billion for 300000 public service posts through July 1976 and 412 million for 760000 youth jobs. Ford says the appropriations push the deficit toward 100 billion, while he aims to keep it near 60 billion, amid crisis pressures. Senator Jackson opposes the amendment, arguing to avoid curtailing a potential accuracy boost for a smaller U S ICBM force, amid closed and open sessions lasting over an hour.
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CIA Aides Deny Massive CIA Misdeeds Amid Debate
Rockefeller contested Church claims of mass CIA violations and defended the commission’s report as putting the issue in perspective. Church pressed for details, while amendments to cut weapons programs like the B bomber faced votes. Ford urged defense budget resilience at West Point and backed a 10 year domestic energy plan. Symington proposed a 1.2 billion cut to ease arms burden without harming vital programs.
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Suez Canal Reopens as Egypt, Israel Move Toward Peace
Egypt signals reopening of the Suez Canal with Sadat pledging no Israeli ships until a comprehensive peace is reached. He warns Israel against attacking the canal area again while noting Egypt can strike into Israel. Israel hopes for smooth operations and a cease fire line, while critics fear renewed tensions.
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Trial verdict urged to kill to deter future crimes
Prosecutor Hinton argued that a death sentence would remove a cancer from society and deter others from similar crimes. Dr. D L Atkin, an optometrist who treated OBryan, described him as a decent, peaceful, and agreeable person.
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Voting Act extends to several states and federal review
The Voting Act coverage includes North Carolina and small portions of Hawaii, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Idaho, New Hampshire, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, and Wyoming. All covered areas face federal registrars and examiners to speed minority voter registration and voting and must obtain federal approval for voter law changes, a point of contention in extending the bill. Rep. W Caldwell Butler of Virginia urged changes to free Southern states from federal review but was not successful.
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Northrop Bribe Allegations In Saudi Fighter Contract
An internal Northrop audit reportedly details 450000 in cash payments in 1971 and 1972 to influence two Saudi generals for a major fighter contract. Adnan Khashoggi denied the bribes, while Senate panels prepared to release the document amid leaks and divergent accounts from Hearst reports.
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Northrop debts and car sales mix in relation to market slump
Industry analysts describe April to May auto market figures as an upturn despite a wartime low. May sales rose but still lag a 16 percent share, while analysts call the upturn necessary to maintain momentum in a weak market. The Hearst story cites Sen Dick Clark regarding Ernst & Ernst testimony on the matter.
Ford Addresses West Point Graduates On Western Order
Ford Schlesinger said U S military power must be kept until the Soviet Union accepts the permanence of Western social order He spoke to West Point graduates the first president to do so since Kennedy He attended the graduation after six days of European talks presenting diplomas to the top 5 percent of the class and also to the cadet known as the goat Eugene Emmett Shaw Jr Danville NJ who ranked last
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