Assassination attempt on President Ford shocks nation
Vice President Rockefeller called the attempt tragic and expressed relief that Ford was all right. Secret Service tightened protection for Rockefeller in Rochester and for other leaders including Kennedy and Wallace as gun control advocates renewed calls. Ford continued his California schedule and returned to Washington, while relatives and staff expressed mixed emotions and resolve.
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Portugal ousts Goncalves as premier after army shakeup
President Francisco da Costa Gomes announced Goncalves was expelled from the Revolutionary Council and resigned as chief of staff after a stormy meeting at a Tancos military base. Vice Admiral Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo appears set to form a cabinet with Socialist and Centrist Popular Democrat backing as anti Communist Riots flare in the north and the army consolidates its leadership with a reconstituted council.
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Ford vows continued public contact after assassination attempt
President Ford says he will maintain personal contact with the public despite an apparent assassination attempt. A Secret Service agent stopped a young woman from firing at him in Sacramento California and Ford returned to Washington aboard Air Force One. White House aides warn the attack could inspire others to try.
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Fromme in Sacramento Nearly Fires at Ford
Lynette Fromme, a Manson devotee, slipped near President Ford in a Sacramento park with a loaded .45 pistol. The gun was empty, four rounds in the clip. She was arrested on attempted murder charges amid tight security and a pending federal hearing.
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Oil producers may vote against hike in prices
Washington AP reports IMF director Johannes Witteveen noted oil producers might refrain from a price increase. OPEC meets Sept 23 in Vienna to decide prices. Ford faces veto on bill restoring domestic oil price controls, with Congress uncertain on override.
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Middletown Weather Forecast Weekend Showers Possible
Clear skies and mid-50s tonight in Middletown with a chance of showers Sunday afternoon. Sunday highs in the 70s. Extended outlook through Monday shows fair skies, with a chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Middletown
Mail rates delayed until after Christmas
The Postal Service will delay a letter rate increase from 10 to 13 cents until after the Christmas rush. Postmaster General Benjamin Bailor said the agency will file for the increase within two weeks to take effect post Christmas, despite monthly deficits around 200 million dollars. Bailar had previously warned rates could rise once agent rates are set with a 90 day lag.
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Guard Called Up in Louisville After Night of Violence
Gov. Julian Carroll invoked the National Guard in Louisville and Jefferson County after 30 policemen were injured and more than 100 people arrested amid desegregation protests. Officials summoned 800 guardsmen as thousands of mostly white protesters filled streets and at least two school buses were burned under a federal desegregation order.
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