New White House spokesman says resigning over policy unlikely
Washington reports John W. Husnen, Ford’s new chief spokesman, opposes resignations over policy disputes. He references Jerald F. Terhorst’s resignation in protest of Ford’s Nixon pardon, calling press secretary role to reflect the President’s views. Husnen plans openness and candor and has not discussed a permanent successor with Ford.
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Jerald F. Terhorst
Richard MM. Nixon
White House
First Lady Ford Hosts Rabins at White House Welcome
Israel's wife Leah Rabin meets Betty Ford after welcoming ceremonies at the White House. Ford says the United States is committed to Israel's survival and security. In New York former Mayor Lindsay promotes a novel written during a European vacation.
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Sinatra accused in 1973 beating claim at Springs lounge
Frank Weinstock, a Salt Lake City insurance executive, testifies in a 2.5 million suit accusing Frank Sinatra and two bodyguards of beating him in a Palin Springs lounge in May 1973 after a confrontation over Weinstock's wife. Sinatra denies striking him. lawyer says Weinstock was drunk and provoked the fight.
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Jerry Arvenitas
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Manuelo Real
Weinstock
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Ed Fabisn
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Hiero
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Connie
Las Vegas
Meany and Burns Siberia remark seen in protest
In Kansas City and San Diego reports the AFL-CIO leader George Meany ridicules Arthur Burns as a Soviet candidate for Siberia while President Ford faces impeachment talk. The piece notes Ford’s pardon of Nixon and quotes Jack Ford, son of Ford, campaigning in California.
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Soviet Union
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Parrot Witness Sways Court In Theft Case In London
London Polly the parrot served as star witness in a court case Tuesday. Fred Squires claimed the bird was stolen from his home and later found with bird dealer Alan Sattaur, who was fined along with an associate after Polly proved ownership in a humorous exchange.
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Nixon stays amid macadamia ice cream hunt at desert estate
Palm Springs reports diners and staff at the 200 acre Rancho Mirage estate of Ambassador Annenberg have seen calls for more macadamia nut ice cream amid rumors of former President Nixon's secluded visit. The manager notes daily expenses around 70 dollars, with servants stocking the villa as Nixon reportedly enjoys the treat.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Walter H. Annenberg
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Gary Delaney
Rancho Mirage
Insurance policy cancelled suit against stores
LOS ANGELES AP First Colony Life Insurance Co of Lynchburg Virginia and two major department stores are sued for 35 million by a couple whose accident insurance was cancelled. Edward and Ella May Miner claim in a class action that they were not told the policy could be cancelled each month for any reason at First Colony's option. The suit also says customers were not told it was the company’s practice to cancel after a claim was filed and risk increased.
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First Colony
FTC accuses five department stores of unrefunded customer credits
The Federal Trade Commission alleges five major chains including Gimbels, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller, Broadway, and Weinstock's failed to refund more than a million dollars in unclaimed customer credit balances from 1965 to 1974. The complaint seeks refunds and orders to prevent future unreturned credits, with specific firms named and amounts cited.
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