Senate Approves Stevens for Supreme Court Nomination
The Senate confirmed Judge John Paul Stevens of Chicago 98 to 0 as Ford’s pick for the Supreme Court to replace Justice William O. Douglas. Stevens, 55, has served on the Seventh Circuit since 1970 and is slated to be sworn in Friday, with officials predicting a conservative tilt while he pledges to apply the law.
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Ford Vetoes Tax Cut Extension Bill
President Ford vetoed a six month extension of the recession era tax cuts arguing Congress must pair any tax relief with spending cuts. House votes loom to override before Christmas, with debate over 1977 budget ceilings and political pressures in an election year.
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Fromme Sentenced to Life in Ford Killing Attempt
Lynette Fromme of the Manson group was given life imprisonment in Sacramento after a Sept. 5 attempt on President Ford. She screamed at the judge and struck the prosecutor with an apple before being carried out by U.S. marshals. The judge declared her beyond rehabilitation and condemned her violent devotion to Charles Manson and ecological causes.
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Flaherty Faces Senate Bid as He Builds Influence in PA
Pittsburgh mayor Peter Flaherty gains momentum for a U S Senate run to replace Hugh Scott. His potential bid follows his brother Jim Flaherty’s strong Allegheny County win and signals his expanded role in a Democratic party with western county strength.
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Snow Advisory for Laurel Mountain Area Travelers
Snow squalls Thursday and Thursday night bring two to four inches of snow by Thursday night. Friday will be cold with possible snow flurries. Lows reach zero to ten Thursday night, highs in the 20s Thursday and Friday. Northwest winds gusting 15 to 25 mph through Thursday. Snow chances about 90 percent Thursday and Thursday night.
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South Africa reports soldiers captured in Angola
South Africa confirms four of its soldiers were captured in Angola by Soviet and Cuban backed forces. Defense Minister Botha says some reserve units will mobilize early next year and enlisted men must serve an extra month beyond their 12 month hitch.
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Mystery Woman Says She Had Close JFK Ties
San Diego report confirms Judith Campbell Exner claimed a close personal relationship with John F Kennedy. She said she visited the White House over 16 times and met the president at various locations while acknowledging past associations with Mafia figures including Sam Giancana.
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