Ford Visits Islands Before U S Return
President Ford flew to The Philippines for a courtesy stopover after his China trip, meeting with Ferdinand Marcos. They discussed American bases and the evolving US Philippines partnership, with Marcos stressing independence and an authentic future role for his country amid global changes. Ford also met Indonesian President Suharto, promising continued aid to Indonesia’s development efforts.
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FBI Tried To Provoke Mafia Reds In Hoodwink Operation
Newly released FBI files show over two years of efforts to spark a clash between the Mafia and U.S. communists. Codenamed Hoodwink, the program aimed to disrupt both groups with limited, mostly inconsequential actions including four fake letters. The effort centered in New York with Philadelphia joining in 1987, and San Francisco offering the only non New York ideas.
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Oklahoma Tornado Series Injures Nearly Forty In Tulsa
A series of freak tornadoes struck eastern Oklahoma on Friday injuring about 39 to 40 people. Tulsa suffered major damage across several blocks with homes and businesses destroyed and a church and shopping center hit. Gov. David Boren planned a helicopter tour to assess needs and federal aid, while Red Cross stations aided hundreds at schools.
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Three Killed and Three Hurt in San Francisco Fire Truck Crash
AP report details a runaway hook and ladder truck that struck shoppers at Market and Sixth streets injuring three seriously and killing three. Victims include William Moore 65 and Angelino Moreno 77 with a third unidentified dead. injured include Marty Sanderson 34 Ronald Lambert 45 and Jimmy Fitzpatrick 23. Authorities cited possible mechanical issue or street irregularity but ruled out driver error. Fire officials described the chaotic scene as rescuers rushed to aid victims.
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South Moluccan siege in Amsterdam and train standoff
South Moluccan nationalists hold hostages in the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam and aboard a hijacked train in northern Holland. Mediators won the release of seven children, while four children and 16 to 21 adults remain captive. An explosion aboard the train near Bellen was deemed accidental, freeing two hostages and prompting a gunman to surrender. The gunmen seek safe passage and talks on independence for the South Moluccas. both groups share related aims.
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King Carlos Keeps Navarro In Cabinet
King Juan Carlos I retains Carlos Arias Navarro as premier and grants him expanded powers to implement cautious liberal reforms. The move aims to placate conservatives while signaling a potential broader, slower liberalization after Franco.
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United Halts All Flights Saturday After Strike
United Airlines canceled all Saturday flights as ground service workers walked out after mediation failed to produce a new contract. The IAMAW members began striking at 12:01 a.m. EST, affecting about 16,770 employees of the nation’s largest domestic carrier.
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Senate approves New York City funding bill with federal loans
The Senate passed a $2.3 billion short term loan package to avert NYC default, sending the measure to the White House. The 7 to 30 vote followed hours of debate, with supporters calling it a practical self-help plan for eight million residents while opponents warned of future obstacles to funding. Authorities expect bondholders to exchange notes for long term debt once funds are in place. Mayor Abraham Beam praised lawmakers for acting in the national interest.
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