Wilson Calls Election Oct. 10
AP reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson called national elections for October 10 to strengthen his minority Labor government. The move follows a lack of clear majority, with polls showing a fluctuating contest against Edward Heath's Conservatives. Thorpe's Liberals press to expand their Commons presence amid a three week campaign.
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Magnussen Regains Nomination In Washington Senate Race
Democratic Warren G Magnuson won renomination for a six year Senate term in Washington, defeating John Patric. He faces Republican Jack Metcalf in November. Oklahoma's Edmonson won the Senate nomination, with David Boren set for governor race against James Inhofe in November. Turnout in Washington was 25 to 30 percent, among the lowest in state history.
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Nixon Pain Is Severe
Former President Nixon says he is in a great deal of pain and declined a visit from Billy Graham. Graham, speaking at a three day mass evangelism celebration, said Nixon is suffering phlebitis in the left leg and will answer to God. Graham notes he has had little White House access since Ford's presidency and supports Kent Ford's amnesty plan for war resisters.
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Last American POW Kay released from Laos by Pathet Lao
Emmet James Kay, believed to be the last American prisoner of war in Indochina, was flown to Clark Air Base Philippines for a medical checkup after his release by the Pathet Lao in Laos. He arrived happy and thin, saying he had lost 20 pounds but was treated well.
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Hurricane Fifi Pounds Honduras Coast
Gale force winds and heavy rain lash Honduras as Hurricane Fifi nears the northeastern coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami cites winds up to 125 mph and a forecast landfall near Laguna Caratasca with tides 8 to 10 feet above normal. The center remained about 60 miles offshore at dawn.
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Ford Haig Deny Story On Pardon
Washington AP Ford and White House staff chief Alexander Haig Jr deny a New York Times report that Haig persuaded President Ford to grant a Nixon pardon. Haig says the article is untrue and says his role was neutral though in favor of the pardon. Acting press secretary John Hushen quotes Ford denying Haig pressured him and stating Haig never discussed Nixon’s mental or physical state before the pardon decision.
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