Ford reshapes team with Rumsfeld in line for defense post
President Ford touts a team approach while naming Donald Rumsfeld to become secretary of defense. Kissinger's role is secure for now as Schlesinger exits amid friction over detente. Rumsfeld expected to assert influence once confirmed, with Clements acting until then.
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Women vie for North Carolina mayor posts in major cities
On election day for over 400 NC cities the race features Beth Finch aiming to become Fayetteville’s first woman mayor, facing Larry Buie Jr. Other female contenders include Betty Marino Jacksonville Judy Williamson Sims Bessie Poe Siler City Renee Roberson Ayden Sandra McDonald Spring Lake Adelle Stocks Falkland Marie Williamson Hillsborough L R Morgan poised to become a black mayor in New Bern, with Oliver Williams and Jules Coggins vying in Raleigh. Polls open 6:30 a.m. close 7:30 p.m.
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Siler City
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Tennessee coal firm moves to take control of McLouth Steel
Blue Diamond Coal of Knoxville filed with the SEC stating it holds about 6 percent of McLouth Steel Corp of Detroit and aims for full control by purchasing more shares. It disclosed 324,550 shares at an average $16.23 each and seeks board representation as it negotiates with management and other stockholders.
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Vermonter Aids Beirut Rescue Amid Street Fighting
Sidney Telford of Newport Vermont leads a five member U S Embassy rescue team in Beirut using armored cars to extract Americans from danger. He notes missions are planned and kept secret until departure amid ongoing sectarian gun battles. 6000 Americans lived in Beirut. 4000 have left since April with 1500 Lebanese dual nationals remaining.
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