Monty Dies at 88 Hero General To Be Buried
London aged Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery dies at 88 in Hampshire after a long illness. His funeral set for April 1 at Windsor St George's Chapel with a simple country burial at Binstead. Monty led El Alamein victory and campaigns from Africa to Europe, earning praise and criticism alike.
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White House Plans Cuba Contingency Amid Tough Talk
Senator Stone said the White House is reviewing contingency options after Ford and Kissinger warned the United States will not accept further Cuban military adventurism. Stone and Tower described a determined presidential tone and planning for possible responses to Castro's moves beyond Angola.
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Reagan wins first primary as Carter heads north
United Press International reports Ronald Reagan rests in California after his North Carolina victory and plans a nationally televised address. Jimmy Carter claims a Southern win and moves toward Wisconsin to face Morris Udall and Henry Jackson while George Wallace alters strategy to stay in the race.
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Marines Propose Expanded Arms and Global Role
The U S Marines issued a study urging more artillery anti tank and air defense weapons and a broader global mission including Europe and the Middle East In a 1988 or 1989 projection Maj Gen Fred Haynes said troops could be deployed anywhere and the infantry would lead to seize objectives while retaining close air support and preserving the Marine air arm The report signals a shift from a Pacific focus toward multi theater operations and a larger force structure potentially trimming up to 3000 Marines to fund new equipment
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Disclosure Law Amended In Senate Move To Clarify FEC
A fast moving compromise was hammered out by Democratic and Republican leaders on Tuesday and sent to the Senate floor. The measure restructures the FEC to presidential appointees and extends disbursement powers, while adding disclosure requirements for federal officers earning 25 000 dollars a year and for candidates within 30 days of declaring. The vote was 75 to 13 in favor.
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Las Vegas Weather Forecast Summary
Variable cloudiness and stronger winds as a cold front approaches. Tonight and Friday gusts reach 20 to 30 mph with a high near 75 and a low around 55. Yesterday's record reached 83 and 49, while a year ago the high was 70 and low 43. Sunrise at 5 37 a.m. and sunset at 5 57 p.m.
Weather table for 24 hour period in Pacific Time
The Nation by United Press International presents a temperature and precipitation table for the 24 hour period ending at 44 M Pacific Time. It lists regional readings compiled by the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
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Weather Outlook From New England To Gulf Coast
A look at the weather shows rain or showers across parts of northern New England on Thursday and the west Gulf Coast. Mostly fair conditions are expected elsewhere across the nation.
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Marianas Achieve Commonwealth Status With United States
The Marianas voted 78.8 percent to join the United States, gaining Commonwealth status after a long history from Spanish discovery to Japanese occupation. President Ford signed a covenant establishing their political union, moving Islanders toward self government and full American citizenship rights. Edward DLG a Pangelinan led the Marianas delegation in praise.
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