King Faisal Shot Dead by Nephew in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's King Faisal, 69, was shot by his nephew Prince Faisal Ibn Musaed Ibn Abdul Aziz and died in Riyadh hospital. The royal palace announced the assailant was said to be mentally deranged. The incident coincides with Mohammed's birthday as Beirut radio relayed the report.
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Assassination, Succession, and Shifting U.S. Middle East Policy
Reporting a King Faisal assassination and Saudi succession, the piece also notes Ford and Kissinger ordering a total reassessment of U.S. policy in the Middle East amid fears of renewed Arab-Israeli war. Crown Prince Khaled Ibn Abdul Aziz proclaimed king after Faisal’s death. Faisal had pursued modernization and austerity while clashing with his brother Saud. The U.S. review aims to restore influence and pressure for a conciliatory stance toward Israel.
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Assassination of King Faisal Shocks U S Middle East Policy
U S officials describe the killing of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia as a severe blow to American policy in the Middle East. Private comments express alarm at possible ramifications as Kissinger faces setbacks in seeking an Egypt Israel settlement during a shuttle diplomacy round.
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Market declines as tax cut talks stall in conference
The stock market suffered its sharpest drop of the year as tax cut conference talks stalled over homebuyer and caregiver credits. White House officials signaled support for a 16 to 20 billion dollar tax cut but no final decision occurred. Ford announced higher production and rehiring while farm price figures suggested food costs may level off later this year.
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Middletown Weather Outlook With Clearing Skies
Clear skies and overnight lows in the 20s are forecast for Middletown tonight. Wednesday will bring sunny skies and highs near 40s. Yesterday reached a high of 67 with a 35 degree low. Extended outlook shows fair skies Thursday, rain Friday, then clearing Saturday.
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Little Fellow 6 Feet Tall Reunites With Mother After 34 Years
Albert Joseph McKnight, a 6 foot 1 inch bus driver in Los Angeles, and his mother Mrs. Mollie White of Carlisle, who lost contact in 1941, are set to meet in Ohio on May 2 after decades apart. The search began when his father and mother divorced and continued through relocations until the son learned his mother’s Riley lineage in Metamora Indiana. The reunion will bring together a family long separated, with plans for future visits and memories.
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Da Nang Grips as NVA Tightens Hold in Vietnam
AP dispatch from Saigon notes fear in Da Nang as North Vietnamese forces tighten the northern perimeter after Hue withdrawal. Defense lines form around Thanh Binh south and Hai Van Pass north with reinforced marines. refugees swell city population. 300 to 400 Americans remain in Da Nang.
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