Ford confirmed as vice president after quick House vote
The House Rules Committee moved swiftly to clear Gerald Ford's nomination for vice president with six hours of debate and a noon session start. A 4:30 p.m. vote was planned with a 5:30 p.m. swearing in by Chief Justice Warren Burger, followed by a joint meeting at the White House and Capitol.
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Hofheinz Wins Houston Mayor Race in Tight 3.0 Vote Victory
Mayor hopeful Fred Hofheinz, a wealthy liberal, edges two-term councilman Dick Gottlieb by 3.0 votes with 123,635 votes to 120,608. Gottlieb signals potential recount. Final totals show Hofheinz at 50.6 percent and Gottlieb at 49.4 percent.
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Mary Tyler Moore Separates From Husband Grant Tinker
Mary Tyler Moore and Grant Tinker separated on Wednesday as Tinker moved out of their Malibu home. Moore reported for work at CBS Studio Center and conducted rehearsals while Tinker ran business from his studio office. The couple, 11 years married and childless, co own MTM Productions.
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Middle East cease fire sees spike in shootings
Across the Mideast sector along the Suez Canal cease fire lines both Egyptian and Israeli spokesmen report sharp increases in shooting incidents. A Tel Aviv military officer warns both sides are prepared for the worst as Israeli casualties rise to two killed and six wounded and Egypt claims to have shot down an Israeli jet near Ismailia. The Israeli denial is noted. In Belfast a fist fight disrupts the Northern Ireland Assembly prompting police and adjournment as factions clash over power sharing. In Argentina Ford plans to repatriate 25 executives amid guerrilla threats and government protection pledges after border troops guard the General Pacheco plant.
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Senate approves $2.39 billion foreign aid bill
The Senate passed a $2.39 billion foreign aid authorization by a 44 to 41 vote. The bill moves to the White House, with Sen. Frank Church opposing, claiming aid largely subsidizes vested interests. past two years saw two rejections and funding via continuing resolutions for fiscal year 1971.
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