Ford offers conditional amnesty for Vietnam era deserters
Congress reacted favorably to President Ford's plan for conditional amnesty but many war resisters reject it as inadequate compared with Nixon's pardon. Spokesmen Calhoun and Knight denounce the terms as unjust while Saxbe estimates about 2,500 resisters may accept. Lawmakers view the proposal as a step toward reconciliation despite dissent.
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Ford offers amnesty for Vietnam draft evaders with public service
President Ford announces conditional amnesty for thousands of Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters who present themselves by Jan 31, 1975. Eligible violators could serve up to 24 months in alternative public service and reaffirm allegiance to the United States, under a nine member presidential clemency board.
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Seven still missing after Nevada flash flood at Nelson Landing
Rescue teams hunted for seven missing in a weekend flash flood at Nelson Landing on Lake Mojave. Two women were confirmed dead, with a National Parks Service spokesman stating the seven missing are presumed dead. Gov. OCallaghan arrived to coordinate state aid as river rains and a canyon cloudburst triggered the disaster.
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Weather Outlook With Calm Days and Small Craft Advisory
An overcast night and morning fog give way to mostly sunny afternoons through Tuesday with little temperature change. Highs in the 70s to low 80s, 60s near beaches. tonight’s lows upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph bring a small craft advisory. Tuesday tides include high of 6.0 feet at 11 22 a.m and 5.0 feet at noon, with a 0.4 foot low at 5 13 a.m.
Ford urges inflation proof Congress as campaign theme
President Ford calls for an inflation proof Congress in the fall elections. He endorsed Mary Louise Smith as RNC chair and urged candidates to focus on economy. He contrasted with Democrats who push a veto proof Congress and reaffirmed a 1976 campaign plan for the party. An item notes a Nixon parade petition and Norma Stillman’s ankle injury from an Italy trip.
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Lompoc Council Faces Busy Agenda With Tax and Power Proposals
Lompoc City Council plans a 7 30 p m meeting to tackle a 2 percent share dispute with Santa Barbara County over city sales taxes, a 3 percent PG&E power hike adding about 30000 yearly to bills, underground wiring district readings, flood hazard rules, and animal control policy reforms including higher dog licenses and mandatory neutering for pound adoptions. The agenda also covers taxicab permits, Oak Avenue extension, ambulance fees, garbage policy changes, and environmental planning steps.
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Goodell to lead clemency board reviewing draft cases
Former Sen. Charles E. Goodell named chairman of a nine member clemency board to review draft evasion and desertion cases. Other appointees include Rev. Theodore Hesburgh and Vernon E. Jordan. board seeks qualified veterans and public figures.
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Notre Dame University
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
NATO selects Haig as supreme allied commander Europe
NATO announced Gen. Alexander M. Haig will replace Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster as Supreme Allied Commander Europe, effective December 15, 1974, after President Ford requested Goodpaster's release and Haig's nomination. The Defense Planning Committee adopted the resolution formalizing the appointment with the same powers and duties.
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