Americans Gear Up For Gala Bicentennial Fourth
Philadelphia hosts a Declaration reading and speeches with Charlton Heston as master of ceremonies and Frank Sinatra singing the national anthem. A six to seven hour parade follows, then Ford heads to New York to view more than 200 sailing vessels on the Hudson. Boston observes Revolutionary tradition with a Declaration reading parade, while Washington D C hosts a Mall program of music speeches and fireworks with big-name entertainers. The Peoples Bicentennial Commission plans protests and a Mall rally with Jane Fonda and Dr. Benjamin hooks. An all-day Americana festival and the Capitol time capsule opening are scheduled, with punch and cookies served on East Front. At 2 pm the Liberty Bell marks the Declaration.
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Carter Won't Name Choices For Running Mate
Washington AP Carter says his vice presidential pick could be a woman or a black but he will not name candidates yet. He plans briefings with congressional leaders and notes a likely Washington-based pick with prior experience. He will hold interviews before the Democratic National Convention and declined an FBI background check.
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Advisers Quit Quemoy and Matsu As U S Withdraws
The last U S military advisers on the Quemoy and Matsu islands near mainland China are being removed as part of a worldwide reduction in U S military activity in the Far East. The move follows Nixon’s 1972 China visit and Shanghai communique, with about two thousand troops remaining on Taiwan.
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Teacher Files Suit On Firing in Ohio District
Nancy Hickman filed a federal suit in Cincinnati claiming her firing by Valley Local Schools violated First Amendment rights. Defendants include six board members, the superintendent, principal, and district clerk. She seeks 100000 dollars in compensatory and punitive damages.
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Tiger Mascot Killed After Chase Near Zanesville Ohio
A 400 pound Bengal tiger mascot named Monada escaped Muskingum Area Technical School’s cage and fled through a residential area east of Zanesville. Deputies, aided by New Lexington officers, used tranquilizers. the tiger collapsed and died, with body remains sent to Ohio State University for autopsy decision.
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Schweiker Says Leads Link JFK Plot to Cuba Aides
Senator Schweiker says staff pursue multiple leads on Kennedy's 1963 assassination that could tie Oswald to pro or anti Cuban conspiracies. The Senate report notes CIA and FBI failures to follow up leads and urges continued investigation by a new permanent committee.
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Ford Aims Restriction On Busing Desegregation Policy
President Ford requests Congress limit busing as a desegregation tool. The plan would require courts to order busing only to remedy official government action and set time limits of three years plus two more, with five years to end if no progress. The proposal seeks to reduce court involvement and shift efforts to local handling amid rising debate over civil rights and schooling.
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Weather outlook with warm showers likely Friday
Mostly warm conditions with showers likely tonight and Friday. Highs in the upper 60s, today’s low around 65, a 69 reading at 1 am, yesterday’s high 82, year-ago high 90. Rainfall measured at .22 inches.
Reforms Package Approved By House Democrats
House Democrats approved a sweeping payroll and ex account reforms package in response to a Capitol Hill sex scandal. The vote was by voice with opposition attempting to delay citing insufficient study time. The administration planned to implement most changes, as Rep. Frank Thompson Jr. was elected panel chairman.
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Beirut clashes mark heaviest 24 hours in weeks
In Beirut, Palestinian guerrillas and leftist Lebanese allies claimed to repulse four major Christian tank assaults on Tal Zaatar and Jisr el Basha as casualty tolls neared 140 dead with hundreds wounded. The combat unfolded amid a broader regional crisis with no clear ceasefire in sight.
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