Communists Rally in Rome as political crisis deepens
In Rome the Communist party calls a large turnout before St. John Lateran Basilica amid a mounting crisis in Aldo Moro’s minority government. Fires and vandalism hit Turin and Milan. no injuries. The party seeks to boost influence despite Vatican and U.S. concern while Parliament faces possible dissolution and new elections next week.
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Ford touts U S strength in 1976 campaign swing
President Ford told Texas audiences that the United States leads in military, agricultural, industrial, technological and moral strength. He argued against Reagan’s stance, defended deterrence, and urged support in Texas, where he hoped for Connally’s endorsement. Ford also cited drug interdiction gains and warned of narcotics flowing from Mexico.
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House Weapons Bill May Spark Senate Fight
The House approved a 33.4 billion weapons bill with extra Navy ship funding and projected defense outlays surpassing President Ford’s request. Senate resistance looms as Stennis cautions against new ship spending without White House request. House actions include net gains in shipbuilding and missiles, while several proposed cuts were defeated.
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Charles E. Bennett
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Lebanon moves to elect new president amid Lebanon crisis
Lebanon's parliament approves a constitutional amendment to permit replacing President Suleiman Franjieh before his term ends, as factions fear continuation of the civil war. A 1000-strong security force surrounds a villa used for the vote while pressure mounts on Franjieh to resign or sign the measure.
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Suleiman Franjieh Mostem
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Camille
Bas Sarkis
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Raymond Edde
National Bloc Party
Democratic Candidates To Appear In Detroit
Carter campaigns in Detroit amid controversy over a remark on ethnic purity. He backs federal intervention to desegregate private schools as Ford and Reagan tour the West. Brown, DNC Black Caucus head, criticizes Carter, urging stronger action for minority rights. Carter later expresses support for desegregation in private schools, citing court limits on exemptions.
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Texas
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Colorado
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Columbus
Butz Memo Misplaced in Callaway Resort Expansion Dispute
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz says a memo urging support for Army Secretary Callaway’s Crested Butte ski resort expansion was misplaced and he is willing to testify to a Senate subcommittee investigating whether Callaway used improper influence. Callaway resigned as Ford campaign manager after reports of meetings with Agriculture Department officials. Butz denies personal involvement.
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Eart L. Butz
Steward H. Callaway
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Crested Butte
Colo
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Sudden Fainting Epidemic Hits Sand Flat School
In Mount Pleasant Mississippi the Sand Flat School faces a wave of violent fainting spells among girls. The school, with 900 students, sees at least 15 fainting incidents tied to hysteria voodoo and alleged drugs theories. Principal Homer Byers cites hysteria while officials rule out drugs. Some students blame a hex from a girl. others urge school closure until explanations emerge. Shirley Benton, 14, and Minnie Benton, 17, among those affected, have been withdrawn from class.
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City of Memphis Hospital
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