Ford says guard who shot intruders did his duty
President Ford backs Secret Service action in fatally shooting Chester Plummer Jr after the man scaled the White House fence and moved toward the mansion with a pipe. The White House says the officer acted to protect thePresident and did his duty after three warnings to stop.
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Ford
Washington
UPI
White House
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Secret Service
Chester Plummer Jr
Plummer
Executive Mansion
George Washington University Hospital
Executive Protective Service
Taft-Hartley action urged as cannery walkout beats peaches
Ronald Reagan pressed President Ford to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act amid a vast cannery strike threatening California fruit harvests. The loss of 15 000 tons of ripe peaches daily spurred federal mediation as talks adjourned without settlement.
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United Press
Ronald Reagan
Ford
California
West Virginia
United Rubber Workers
Reagan
Norman Walker
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
James F. Searce
Sacramento
United Mine Workers
Heavy fighting rages as Beirut braces for disengagement line
Heavy fighting spreads through Beirut as the Arab League peacekeeping force head vows to establish a disengagement line. The U S Embassy plans a Navy evacuation Tuesday after Palestinian security assurances. Sabry Kholy blamed saboteurs for the disruption of security efforts.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Arab League
Samae
Suny
U.S
Hassan Sabry Kholy
Hearst trial reset to January 10 1977 in Los Angeles
Patricia Hearst, 22, remains in custody after a brief hearing in Los Angeles. She will not stand trial on assault robbery and kidnapping charges until January 10 1977, after psychiatric testing ordered in a prior bank robbery case. Her attorney says she will be confined in San Diego until October 8 with weeks needed for pretrial motions and testimony review. Hearst faces a 35 year sentence on the robbery conviction.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Patricia Hearst
Miss Hearst
San Diego
Superior
William Rizzi
Albert Johnson
William and
Emily Harris
Reagan names Schweiker as potential running mate
Ronald Reagan said he would choose Pennsylvania Senator Richard S. Schweiker as his running mate if he wins the Republican nomination. He praised Schweiker as independent minded with business and public service experience and noted Schweiker’s willingness to challenge Washington routines. The message aimed to sway delegates and boost Reagan in Pennsylvania where Ford leads uncommitted delegates. Schweiker, 50, is seen as liberal Republican and has criticized the Warren Commission report.
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United Press International
Ronald Reagan
Pennsylvania
Richard S. Schweiker
Reagan
Schweiker
Washington
Ford
UPI
Americans For Democratic Action
Americans For Constitutional Action
Senate Intelligence Committee
Warren Commission
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Mississippi
Kansas City
School Closings Highlight Lompoc District Meeting
Lompoc Unified trustees plan the first public airing of safety factors tied to closing two elementary schools in the fall and transferring 69 Ruth School students to La Canada. Miguelito will be occupied by Allan Hancock College and La Mesa may become a central kitchen by July 1, 1977 as a separate agenda item.
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Lompoc Unified School District
la Mesa
Miguelito
Ruth
Hapgood
la Canada
Allan Hancock College
Planning Commission Considers Home Office Permits and Parking Relaxation
Planning Commission holds three public hearings tonight with two home use permit requests by Doris Weddle at 404 North W St and Merle R Pfau at 221 S First PI both in single family zones. The panel may elect a chairman and vice chairman as two new commissioners Jean Jacoby and Robert Swarner join William Fick. Weather sunny intervals expected with warm highs and tidal data noted. Constable insert mentions Larry Bowen returning from England and bumper sticker reference about congressmen.
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Planning Commission
Doris Weddle
North W St
Merle R. Pfau
S. First PI
Schweiker joins Reagan ticket as running mate surprise
Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania says he is proud to accept Ronald Reagan's invitation to be vice president and that his selection reflects a coalition of conservative and moderate Republicans. He denies deals with Ford forces, plans to resign from Ford delegation, and says he will help win Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and New York.
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Washington
UPI
Richard Schweiker
R-Pa
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Schweiker
Republican Party
Schweicker
California
Pennsylvania
Ford
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Paul Laxalt
R-Nev
John Sears
Masterminds sought in California bus kidnapping plot
Authorities pursue possible additional suspects in the 1976 Mescalero case involving two main abductors, Frederick Woods and James Schoenfeld, and a ransom plan. Composites show two men ages 45 and 50. A rough draft of a $5 million ransom note was found on Woods' estate.
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Oakland
Calif
UPI
California
Madera County
Ed Bates
James Schoenfeld
Schoenfeld
Richard
Alameda County
Lowell Jensen
Bates
Woods
San Francisco Peninsula
Eggs Thrown During Romeo and Juliet Interruption at Solvang Theater
Three juveniles tossed eggs into the audience during the Romeo and Juliet performance at Solvang Festival Theater around 10 p.m. Friday. Deputies captured them. possible charges include malicious mischief and battery. A spectator was struck by an egg.
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Solvang
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Louise Vickers
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Clark Gesner
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Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Santa Maria Performing Arts Center
West Virginia Coal Association
Owners and Employers Group
Firestone
Goodrich
Goodyear
Uniroyal
Vincent McDonnell
City Board of Education
United Federation of Teachers
Emergency Financial Control Board
Patty
Jack
Camille Chamoun
Tigers
Rightist
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Kholy
Supt
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North Act
William Fick
Jean Jacoby
Robert Swarner
Vernon Copeland
Robert Kranig
Larry Bowen
England
FBI
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Illinois
Vineyard
Massachusetts
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Gagen
Chowchilla
Pico
Lompoc Valley
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