Franco’s Condition Turns Critical Amid Abdication Talks
Franco’s doctors declare his condition critical after a gastric hemorrhage and heart failure, as Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia prepare to ascend the throne upon his death or abdication. The 82-year-old leader’s health deteriorated after weeks of strain, with a tracheotomy reportedly performed to aid breathing.
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Francisco Franco
Franco
Pardo Palace
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Sofia
Spain
Prince Juan Carlos
Woman in MacArthur Park Held Over Threat to President Ford
A former mental patient was seized in Los Angeles while handing out pamphlets in MacArthur Park on a reported threat to President Ford. Police and the Secret Service moved her to a psychiatric ward for evaluation after warnings of a possible attack. The unnamed woman had recently left a mental hospital following a White House threat.
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County-Usc Medical Center
MacArthur Park
White House
Ford
San Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
Explosions Hit Banks in New York Chicago and D C
Explosions occurred almost simultaneously in New York Chicago and Washington early today causing no reported injuries. Bank and financial buildings were targeted including the Chase Manhattan First National City Bank and the Sears Tower. A pipe bomb theory was suggested by witnesses.
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First Ave
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Continental Bank
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Beirut fights worsen as U S evacuation nears
Amid street battles in Beirut the Moslem and Christian militias exchanged fire, killing at least 30. Embassies plan evacuations as Premier Karami announces a new cease-fire despite ongoing shooting and a drawn-out security crisis. A Chicago Tribune correspondent was wounded near Hamra Street.
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Lebanon
Rashid Karami
Karami
Chicago Tribune
Phil Caputo
Sadat in U.S. seeks aid and arms during visit
President Anwar Sadat arrived in the United States for a 10 day trip to brief Americans on his policies and request economic and military assistance. Secretary Kissinger greeted him in Newport News with a cheek kiss and a review of an honorary militia. The party then moved to Williamsburg for rest before White House ceremonies. A shouted PLO slogan interrupted the security.
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Anwar Sadat
United States
Coun
Newport News
Henry A. Kissinger
Sadat
Williamsburg
White House
Hurricane Olivia Devastates Mazatlan Killing Two Prisoners
Hurricane Olivia struck Mazatlan causing two deaths as winds over 130 mph toppled a jail wall and forced escapes. Communications and utilities were severed and tourism facilities suffered extensive damage along the Malecon while 50,000 residents were relocated to higher ground.
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Mexico City
Mazatlan
Excelsior
Malecon
Drowning Death At Divers' Cove Laguna Beach
An 11 year old Covina boy Dennis Peterson drowned while scuba diving with his father and elder brother at Divers Cove Laguna Beach. Deputies said he became separated from his family around 1 p.m. and was found about two hours later entangled in kelp. He was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy was planned.
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Dennis Peterson
Divers’ Cove
Laguna Beach
Orange County
Hans Christian Peterson
Israel protests Sadat speeches over Sinai pact spirit
Israel informed the United States it viewed recent statements by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat as violating the spirit of the Sinai interim agreement. The protest marked the second time in a week Israel opposed any American arms shipments to Egypt and cited Sadat’s parliament address promising to keep Egypt’s war preparations.
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Israel
U.S
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Sadat
Ex Fbi Man Says Hoover Hid Oswald Note
William C. Sullivan, former head of the FBI Domestic Intelligence Division, Testified Time magazine that J Edgar Hoover ordered concealment of a threatening note from Lee Harvey Oswald from the Warren Commission. Sullivan said at least 10 top officials knew of the note and that John P. Mohr ordered its destruction.
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U.S. Halts Commission to Israeli Agent in Missile Deal
A brief item notes the United States halted a commission paid to an Israeli agent involved in a missile deal. The notice appears on page A-10.
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