Ford to announce VP choice tomorrow
President Ford nears a final decision on his vice presidential nominee and will formally announce the selection on Tuesday. White House officials indicated a possible Tuesday afternoon disclosure after Ford finishes his final deliberations.
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Drought Ends Too Late for Midland as Rains Arrive
Rain finally comes to the drought battered Midland area but crops already scorched. Experts warn crop losses exceed ten billion dollars with higher prices and tighter supplies likely for farm products and meat in coming years. Illinois Agriculture Director Robert Williams notes cattle feeding on grass may cut meat quality.
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British hunt for 19 IRA escapees from Portlaoise jail
Thousands of heavily armed British troops comb the countryside seeking 19 IRA members who fled Portlaoise jail near Dublin after a mass escape. Ireland tightens frontier security as troops search trains and border checkpoints for the escapees from the Republic’s top security prison.
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Nationwide Weather Report: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Fair Skies
Heavy rains drenched southern Louisiana with 30 mph winds in Boothville near the Mississippi Delta. Tornadoes and funnel clouds touched Texas coastlines, with a Sunday twister at Port Bolivar. Ohio Valley, Great Lakes saw thundershowers. fog reduced visibility in the upper Ohio Valley and Lebanon New Hampshire. Temperatures ranged from 45 in Klamath Falls to 95 in Blythe.
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Global plan talks open to curb population and hunger
Delegates from 149 nations begin two weeks of consultations in Bucharest on a proposed world plan of action to address population growth and food shortages. United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim urged the conference to contribute, while U S participants push for stronger language and concrete goals amid calls for more aid from wealthier nations.
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Health, Education and Welfare
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Marijuana component slows cancer growth in mice
Researchers at the Medical College of Virginia report that delta-9 THC from marijuana slowed growth of lung and mammary tumors and a virus induced leukemia in mice, extending lifespans by 36 percent to 48 percent in tested groups. Further study is needed before human use.
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Albert E. Munson
Jeffrey A. Levy
Democrats End Charter Fight Amid Walkout and Dispute
In Kansas City the Democratic Charter Commission closed with a new constitution amid deep internal squabbling. Reformers walked out over a unit rule ban and minority inclusion measures while regulars pushed changes, prompting criticism from party leaders including Strauss and Cranble.
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Willie Brown
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Terry Sanford
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New York
Joseph Crangle
Congress to act on anti inflation wage price task force
Congress rushes action on Ford anti inflation plan with a new wage and price monitor. The House moves a no amendment bill toward a two thirds vote while the Senate debates giving the agency subpoena power and potential 90 day delays on increases.
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Newton freed on bail in California shooting case
Huey P. Newton cofounder of the Black Panther party is free on a 42000-dollar bail after his arrest on pistol whipping a tailor and shooting a 17 year old girl in the head. His bodyguard Robert Heard 6 foot 8 400 pounds was arrested on a 15000-dollar bail.
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