Kissinger Steps Down in Defense Shakeup
Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger and Colby are ousted in a sweeping reorganization as Henry Kissinger relinquishes the NSC post. The AP reports Washington turmoil as new personnel reshuffles aim to realign policy direction.
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Ford to Hold News Conference on Administration Shake-Up
President Ford plans a 7:30 p.m. EST news conference in the White House East Room to disclose a major reshuffle of national security posts. Top changes include James H. Schlesinger and William Colby being replaced, with Donald Rumsfeld and George Bush named as successors, and Brent Scowcroft as NSC chairman.
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Community Q A column answers readers requests
Letters discuss a vacant house cleanup improvements by city inspectors, Krispy Kreme lights adjustment, railroad crossing repairs, a toll free legislative hotline, and Williamsburg Christmas events with reservations. The editor provides outcomes and contact details, including a 1 800 number and a Christmas brochure.
Third Bomb Hits London
London police report a 9 10 a m bomb blast in Connaught Square overturned a lawyer Richard Charnley Mercedes injuring him and two others. It is the third terror attack in London's West End within 12 days, with similarities to the Kensington blast on Oct 23 and the Mayfair restaurant bombing last week.
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Rockefeller steps aside from 1976 VP race
Vice President Nelson A Rockefeller informs President Ford he does not want his name considered for the 1976 Republican ticket. The move disrupts Ford's plans and opens the field for a new running mate while highlighting tensions over New York City’s debt crisis. Rockefeller, 67, noted the decision for Ford’s future planning and said Ford had not asked him to step aside.
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October Grocery Bills Steady in AP Market Basket Survey
Shoppers saw overall October grocery bills stay fairly steady as price rises in chopped cuck, orange juice and butter balanced by declines in eggs, hot dogs and sugar. The AP sampled 15 items at one store in 13 cities, checking each month since March 1973, with six cities up about 3 percent and seven down about 2 percent in October.
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Cathedral Treasures Stolen in Cologne Heist
International hunt for two men after they stole 15 church artworks from Cologne Cathedral using scaffolding access and air ducts. Valued at millions of marks, though church officials call them priceless. rewards total 20 thousand dollars offered for information.
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Reagan Wins Feared Primaries Challenge Ford Camp
Ford campaign managers acknowledge possible defeats in New Hampshire and Florida but believe the President can still win the 1976 Republican nomination. They warn that losses would magnify Reagan’s gains as an insurgent. Reagan plans to announce in Washington the week of November 17 and leverage state strengths in New Hampshire and Florida.
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Moroccans To March Despite Threat Of War
Morocco announces a march of 350000 unarmed civilians into Spanish Sahara amid threats of war from Spain and Algeria and a UN Security Council appeal to halt the invasion. Prince Juan Carlos visited El Aaiun to urge Spanish resolve as Madrid weighs its commitments and control over phosphate rich territory.
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