Ford Admin Unveils Government Wide Consumer Plan
The Ford Administration publicized a 181 page plan spanning 17 agencies aimed at making the bureaucracy more responsive to consumer needs. Critics call it a sham while proponents insist a new consumer agency would curb duplication and save money.
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FBI inquiry into King assassination review begins
The Justice Department reviews the FBI probe into Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination amid disclosures of attempts to discredit him. Attorney General Levi asked officials to assess whether the file should be reopened, while FBI officials face possible disciplinary action only if crimes are charged.
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Los Angeles Firefront Eases After Massive Canyon Blaze
Seven million residents breathe easier as winds die down and fronts calm. Fire officials report no major hotspots in the Tujunga fire and its Mount Baldy companion, with about $3 million in damage and fifty structures affected including twenty homes destroyed. Firefighters and air support remain vigilant to prevent flareups near the brushy canyon suburbs from San Fernando to La Crescenta. Investigations point to careless campers and an unattended heater in a mountain cabin as possible causes.
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ABC Cancels Six Series Including Cosell Show
ABC-TV canceled six series including Howard Cosell's Saturday Nite program reducing total season cancellations to 16 across networks. New midseason shows include Laverne and Shirley and The Bionic Woman with Cosell’s last telecast Jan 17, plus Donny and Marie and Almost Anything Goes.
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Thanksgiving holiday events and schedules described
President Ford urges reflection on the founding generation in a holiday proclamation. Seattle Pacific College plans a Puritan style service with gender seating, a fiery sermon. New York's traditional parade features Santa Claus on national TV. Thanksgiving day includes football with two pro games and an college contest on the schedule.
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Law Wait Sparks Onboard Trap Amid Late Baltimore Train
A federal agency death scene provokes protests as passengers confront a law they deem unnecessary. An angry man clashes with a conductor over a delayed train, is arrested, and a police search ensues aboard the still-lit car. The Baltimore & Ohio train runs 75 minutes late while a card game resumes.
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Fromme Found Guilty in Ford Assassination Attempt Trial
A jury of twelve deliberated over three days before finding Lynette Fromme guilty of attempting to assassinate President Gerald Ford in Sacramento on Sept. 3. The verdict carries a possible life sentence with sentencing set for Dec. 17. Ford testified but could not confirm hearing a click of a trigger.
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Royalty Gather in Madrid to Honor King Juan Carlos I
In Madrid a crowd of royalty presidents and prime ministers from over 70 countries gathered to celebrate the accession of King Juan Carlos I as Spain marks a historic royal milestone with international leaders in attendance.
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Walter Scheel
Cearbhall O’dalaigh
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Elizabeth
Britain
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Carl Gustaf
Sweden
Prince Albert
Baudouin
Belgium
Rockefeller
France
Portugal Orders Vigilance Under Martial Law After Coup
The leftist forces face a setback as the government tightens the siege and ousts far left officers, with Socialist Mario Soares blaming the Communist party for threatening democracy. Costa Gomes declares control as Montijo air base falls, marking a pivotal power shift in Portugal.
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Belem
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Ford's Remarks on Cuba Plot and King Probe Revealed
Ford explained past disclosures about assassination plots and Cuba ties while defending his stance on appointing a successor to Justice Douglas. He criticized the FBI campaign against Martin Luther King Jr. and said no federal agency will plan or participate in any foreign leader assassination.
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