Ford vows to keep meeting people after assassination attempt
President Ford pledged to maintain personal contact with the American people despite an attempt on his life in Sacramento. Secret Service fears his crowd friendly style could invite further threats, but Ford resumed his schedule and a California meeting with Gov. Edmund G Brown Jr. before returning to Washington.
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Woman Charged After Attempted Murder Of Ford
Sacramento AP dispatch reports Lynette Fromme 26 a Manson follower came within two feet of President Ford with a loaded .45 caliber pistol in a failed assassination attempt. She yelled that the country is a mess and Ford is not your president. Secret Service restrained her as Ford shook hands with spectators in a park near the California Capitol. Fromme remained in Sacramento County Jail on $1 million bail awaiting a preliminary hearing next Thursday in federal court.
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Oil Producers May Forego Price Increase
Washington AP reports oil producing nations may not raise prices as expected in a move aimed at aiding the world economy. IMF director Johannes Witteveen cited concern over the impact of higher prices and urged restraint.
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Mystery CIA hearing set on unknown subject
The Senate intelligence panel, led by Sen. Frank Church, schedules a mystery open session for Sept. 16 to probe an unknown subject with unidentified witnesses. A prior briefing by CIA science head Carl Duckett preceded questions about the agenda.
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Guard mobilized as Louisville busing protests rise
Kentucky Governor Julian M Carroll called in 809 National Guard troops to aid in restoring order in riot torn Louisville and Jefferson County after antibusing demonstrations. The mobilization brings total state troopers and guardsmen to 1,200 as violence escalates with buses set on fire and objects hurled at offices. Mayors and county judge urged support amid clashes near suburban high schools.
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Portuguese Communist leader ousted amid Portugal crisis
In Lisbon AP report says Gen. Vasco Goncalves was forced from power after a six week struggle with political and military moderates. A presidential communique said he relinquished his post as chief of staff and that the Revolutionary Council was reconstituted. Vice Admiral Jose Pinheiro de Av e zedo to form a cabinet with possible Socialist and Centro Democrats participation after protests against Goncalves leftist leadership.
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Tightened security across politics after Ford attack
After the Sacramento assassination attempt on President Ford, Vice President Rockefeller said he was glad Ford was all right and denounced the act. Secret Service protection for Rockefeller increased in Rochester and similar measures were discussed for other leaders as gun control advocates pressed for tighter handgun controls. Senator Edward Kennedy, in Seattle, noted the dangers of public appearances and was guarded by detectives and officers. Betty Ford praised the Secret Service as her husband continued his California schedule.
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