Ford Names New VA Head
President Ford named Richard I. Roudebush of Indiana as the new administrator of Veterans Affairs, saying the VA must serve veterans beyond numbers in a system. He urged conciliation on funding, signaled possible vetoes on anti inflationary measures, and spoke from Chicago at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 75th annual convention.
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Ford narrows field for vice president pick to six
President Ford has narrowed the pool of VP candidates to about six and is expected to announce Tuesday. Nominees may include NATO Ambassador Donald Rumsfeld, Gov. Daniel Evans, and Senators Weicker Baker Brock, with Rockefeller and Bush possible but not certain. Background checks raise questions about Bush financing in 1970.
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Cypriots Slay US Ambassador
The U S ambassador to Cyprus Rodger P Davies was killed by a bullet as Greek Cypriot rioters besieged the American Embassy in Nicosia About 300 to 600 demonstrators smashed gates and gunfire from rooftops hit Davies office causing his death Witnesses linked some shots to the pro Greek underground group EOKA B The attack also left a Cypriot woman employee dead and two others wounded Officials said the shooting appeared aimed at the ambassador with an accidental strike noted by a US official
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Ford Rejects Amnesty for Draft Dodgers Yet Seeks Review
President Ford announced that unconditional blanket amnesty for those who fled or evaded the draft is wrong while ordering a full review of 50,000 cases under the Selective Service law. He rejected both amnesty and revenge and called for a report from the attorney general and the secretary of Defense before September 1 on individuals described as deserters or draft-dodgers.
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US Carriers Move In Mediterranean Amid Protests
The United States shifted a second aircraft carrier into the eastern Mediterranean as Greek and Cypriot demonstrations against the U.S. sparked tensions. The Forrestal joined Independence, an amphibious group, and the Little Rock, flagship of the 6th Fleet, near Crete. In other news, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Richardson welcomed a seven pound 12 ounce daughter at Audrain Medical Center.
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Grass Greens Open At Arthur Hills Course
Five new grass greens and four new tees officially opened at Arthur Hills golf course completing the shift from sand greens to grass on the nine hole layout west of Mexico on Highway 22. City officials and donors led a ceremony with putting on the seventh hole marking years of fund raising and planning from 1970 to 1972.
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Marines Withdraw San Clemente Guard
The Marine Corps pulled its 28 man patrol from the boundary of former President Richard Nixon's San Clemente estate. Camp Pendleton officials said the order ending the patrol came from the Pentagon two days earlier. The unit patrolled Nixon's southern border and was available to assist the Secret Service during Nixon's presidency. Secret Service agents still provide security for Nixon.
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Prisoner Ruined by Untold Wealth Joke
In a quip from Independent Banker a warden recalls a prisoner ruined by wealth who did not mention it on his income tax return, prompting a visitor to ask how. The remark highlights irony about wealth and tax reporting in a cheeky exchange.
Turks Press Forward as Greek Cypriots Rally in Protest
Turkish forces push south of Nicosia cutting a major road and advancing toward Limassol while UN says no night fighting. US considers Cyprus crisis shift as Greek Cypriots flee and protest in Athens and at the White House. Refugee totals rise to about 200,000 with 70,000 in Dhekelia base. Rauf Denktash vows to keep land gained. Greek Cypriots report ceasefire violations.
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Alphabet Bomber Claims Big Blast in Los Angeles
A mysterious alphabet bomber, claiming responsibility for a weekend chemical explosion that destroyed a downtown block, warned of further attacks. Isaac Rasim, tied to the group Aliens of America, says he targeted Interamerican Star Trucking in a telephone claim to the Herald-Examiner as police expand the probe and keep a large security presence.
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