Ford shakes up national security posts in major reshuffle
President Ford dismisses Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger and CIA Director William Colby, asks Henry Kissinger to relinquish his role as national security adviser while remaining secretary of state. Donald Rumsfeld likely to head Defense. George Bush to replace Colby in China liaison role.
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CIA
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Schlesinger
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Colby
Rumsfeld
Illinois
Richard M. Nixon
Cost of Living Council
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U.S. Senate
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Republican National Committee
China
Republican Party
Congress
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California
Henry
Cologne Cathedral burgled in $1 million theft of relics
Two burglars used Alpine ropes to enter Cologne Cathedral through air ducts, stealing about 15 sacred objects valued at several million marks. Among items taken were jeweled monstrances, a 17th century piece, a peace staff, crosses and eight bishops rings. Rewards totaling $20,000 offered for information.
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Germany
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Rhine
First Israeli cargo ship passes Suez Canal after 15 years
A Greek freighter loaded with Romanian cement, leased to Israel's Zim Lines, traversed the Suez Canal from Port Said to the Red Sea, under Kissinger brokered Sinai accord. The Olympus, 9645 tons, is bound for Eilat to load phosphate for Europe, with tight security for a 20-ship convoy.
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Israel
Suez Canal
Sinai
U.S
Henry Kissinger
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Red Sea
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Transport Ministry
Europe
Olympus
Port Said
Egypt
Morocco Says March of Conquest Still On In Sahara
Spain and Algeria threatened armed intervention to stop a 350000 strong Moroccans march into the Spanish Sahara while Morocco maintained the march of conquest would proceed. UN Security Council urged restraint to avoid escalation.
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United Nations, N.Y
Spain
Algeria
Spanish Sahara
Morocco
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Ferocious dog used in wild Gardena car theft
A transient allegedly used a dangerous doberman to steal a car in Gardena. After a 12 minute chase through South Los Angeles with speeds up to 85 mph, patrol cars were struck and Patton was booked on assault with a deadly weapon and auto theft. The dog was taken to an animal shelter.
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67Th Street
Avalon Boulevard
Gardena Boulevard
Ford promises nuclear deal as Sadat visits Jacksonville
President Ford travels to Jacksonville to meet Anwar Sadat and outline a U.S. package including two nuclear reactors under tight safeguards. Kissinger says Israel will be offered a similar deal. The talks, held at Raymond Mason’s Charter Co. home, aim to boost Egypt-U.S. ties and peace prospects.
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Fla
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Cairo
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Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Israel
Yitzhak Rabin
United States
Raymond K. Mason
Charter Co
Suspect Held on 3 Counts After High Speed Long Beach Chase
A 19 year old Stanton man Darrell Brown was arrested after leading officers on a high speed chase through Long Beach streets. His stolen car collided with four others at Atlantic Avenue and Wardlow Road. Brown faces assault with a deadly weapon felony hit and run and grand theft auto charges. The pursuit reached 80 to 85 mph with two shots fired at the vehicle. no serious injuries were reported.
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Cerritos Ave
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Atlantic Avenue
Wardlow Road
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Fifth Street
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Pacific Coast Highway
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Davenport
Italian film director found slain
Italian film director found slain as police investigate a likely homicide. Authorities say the body was discovered at a city residence with no immediate suspects named. The case pressures local officials while investigators pursue leads.
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