Arab talks stall as PLO boycott looms at peace talks
In Rabat the Arab ministerial conference wrestles with a PLO boycott threat over Palestinian refugee and West Bank representation. Jordan and the PLO clash over who speaks for refugees, while Arafat’s summit attendance hinges on ministerial decisions amid a stormy session and accusations of treachery.
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Kent State killings trial adjourned for opening statements
The U.S. District Court in Cleveland adjourned the trial of eight former Ohio National Guardsmen tied to the 1970 Kent State shootings. A 12 member jury and six alternates were seated, with opening statements expected Tuesday and testimony from about 300 witnesses over six to eight weeks.
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Bullet fired at dog kills neighbor in Somerton
In Somerton a neighbor fired at a dog to scare it away and a bullet pierced a mobile home door 260 yards away, striking Martha Maye Thomas on the head and killing her. Schasteen, 24, said he shot over the dog’s head. the grand jury will decide on charges.
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Ford halts Nixon policy briefings and delays health update
President Ford pauses weekly classified policy flights to former President Nixon at San Clemente and explores alternative briefing methods. Nixon's health worsened with hospitalization in Long Beach while Ford plans a Los Angeles campaign stop and maintains no direct contact. Rockefeller nomination support remains firm as Ford reviews budget cuts ahead of the November election.
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Albert denounces Ford world peace comments in Tulsa speech
House Speaker Carl Albert lashed out at President Ford calling his peace remarks inappropriate and warned that a Democratic Congress elected in 1974 would only aim to remove Ford in 1976. Byrd and Jackson joined in criticisms of Ford's campaign tactics and economic policy during a heated pre election period.
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