New JFK Probe Backed by Ford
Washington AP two senators plan a preliminary inquiry by the Senate intelligence committee to assess if new developments justify reopening the Kennedy assassination probe President Ford backs a fresh look but says a full reopening not needed Ford suggested a responsible group investigate new developments rather than the Warren Commission members Schweiker Hart dispute over need for new inquiry while acknowledging possible new information remains unproven and time has not produced new evidence but developments since 1963 could be studied without reopening the entire case
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ASCS Ballots Mailed For Local Community Committees
Ballots for election of ASCS community committees have been mailed to eligible voters and must be returned by December 1. Community A candidates are Clarence Dupatt Fred Marek Lloyd Meyer James E Shannon Jr Amos Wehmeier Jr and Donald K Wehmeyer. Community B candidates are Joe D Brett Lester E Frazier Alton W Hahn Patrick M Lundin Danny May and Richard E Whatley. Three committeemen will be elected in each community. Ballots will be counted publicly at the ASCS office on December 2 starting at 9 am. The county convention will be held at the ASCS office at 9:90 a.m. December 10.
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Lloyd Meyer
James E. Shannon, Jr
Amos Wehmeyer
ASCS
Fromme Guilty Of Attempted Ford Murder
Lynette Fromme, linked to Charles Manson, is found guilty in Sacramento of attempting to assassinate President Ford. A jury of eight women and four men deliberated over nine hours before convicting her under a post Kennedy era law. Sentencing set for December 17, with potential life imprisonment. another case against Sara Jane Moore awaits trial.
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Washington
Walter Fitzpatrick
John Virgo
MacBride
Sara Jane Moore
San Francisco
Miss Moore
St Francis
Early Action Seen on Ford NY City Aid Plan
Senate and House leaders expect quick approval of President Ford's rescue plan to provide short term loans up to 2.3 billion dollars annually for two years. White House lobbying may be needed to sway Republicans. New York officials warn the aid is not a final fix as city faces possible default. Gov Cates and Mayor Beam caution ongoing difficulties. Rhodes predicts swift House approval. Proxmire notes Senate hurdles but emphasizes needed White House support.
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Yor
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Services for C L Cook Former Calhoun official
Funeral services for Cyrus L. Cook 4, longtime Calhoun County extension agent, will be held Saturday at First United Methodist Church with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Bay City. He died from a shotgun wound at his home, ruled a personal safety related death. Survivors include wife Christene Harrison Cook, a son CL Jr, Donald Ray, a daughter Margaret West, and four grandchildren. Cook served 27 years in government service, helped grow the county farm economy from 4 to 9 million, and held many civic roles in Lions, cattlemen, chambers, and church groups. He was born April 10, 1919, in Kaufman County.
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League City
CL. Jr
Donald Ray
Victoria
Victoria County
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Floresville
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San Antonio
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Storms Kill Dozens and Halt Midwest Thanksgiving Travel
Storms across the Midwest blamed for at least 18 deaths as heavy snow blocks highways and disrupts air travel. Chicago sees nine inches. Kansas Missouri areas get seven inches to a foot. Lambert St Louis airport and Jefferson City airport halt flights. O'Hare reports delays but high passenger volume, Buffalo Bills stay stranded in Chicago. Cardinals prep in St Louis amid snow. Missouri, Kansas and Texas report multiple weather-related fatalities and heart attacks. A veteran weather observer recalls 148-149 winter. Two Bushnell Prairie City players skid on I-74 but win 69-52 after walking two miles to gym.
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Weather Update For Friday Outdoor Plan Ahead
Fair this afternoon and tonight with partly cloudy skies. Warmer highs near 60 today and near 70 Friday with southeasterly winds 8 to 18 knots rising to 15 to 20 knots Friday. Seas 2 to 4 feet, tides high Thursday night and Friday afternoon, low Friday evening, barometer 90.13 and falling.
Near miss as two jetliners narrowly avert collision
Two large jets narrowly avoided a mid air collision between Chicago and Detroit. American Flight 182 swerved to avoid a Trans World Airlines Tri Star, injuring 24 passengers and crew, with four hospitalized. The DC 10 landed at Detroit Metropolitan. TWA Flight 37 continued to Los Angeles.
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