Humphrey to Hold News Conference amid Presidential Bid Talk
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey announced a news conference in the Senate Caucus Room signaling a move toward a presidential bid. Reporters swarmed as he arrived at his Senate office and declined questions, while New Jersey Democratic chair James P. Dugan planned a Trenton briefing after Humphrey’s remarks.
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Niagara Mohawk reports 40 percent earnings rise in 1976 Q1
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp reports net income of 35.415 million for the first quarter, up about 40 percent from 1975. CEO John G. Haehl Jr attributes the gain to higher sales and full-quarter rate schedules, with per share earnings at 70 cents versus 58 cents a year earlier.
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Hollyrood blaze arson damages village clubhouse
Sheriff arson investigators label the Hollyrood Village clubhouse fire as arson. Three origins found in the men's sauna at the Grampian Road brick and wood building. Loss estimated between 100000 and 300000 with unknown flammable liquid used.
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Divers search for boater in Jamesville Reservoir
Sheriffs deputies investigated a possible drowning in Jamesville Reservoir after reports of a man falling from a boat and not resurfacing. Jamesville volunteers and scuba divers from multiple departments joined the search near a marina on West Shore Road.
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Ford Avoids Nixon Name in Campaign Appearances
President Ford said he deliberately avoids naming resigned President Richard M. Nixon in campaign appearances. He argued the nation would be better off sooner forgetting the Watergate era.
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Richard M. Nixon
Free parking bill for state legislators proposed
A bill by Harold H. Izard would grant free parking in the Empire State Plaza garage for each legislator with spaces reserved by name. It would also make it illegal for ordinary citizens to park in those reserved spots, currently used by leaders. The measure aims to end lines for a space near the south mall entrance and favors lawmakers over the public.
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Birth of the United States Silent Patriots in Independence Hall
Jim Bishop retells the 1776 birth of the United States focusing on 55 delegates of the Second Continental Congress. The serialized Bicentennial account in the Syracuse Herald American invites readers to witness the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the personalities behind it.
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Weekend Rain Returns After Sunshine Break
Forecast from Hancock Field calls for clear tonight with a mid 40s low and near zero rain. Tomorrow warms to about 70 as sunny skies dominate. Rain is likely Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 40s to the 50s.
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Reid Out Berle Chosen to Head Agency
Environmental Conservation Commissioner Ogden Reid is ousted after a three month struggle amid department chaos and resignations. Peter A A Berle will assume control as acting commissioner and be nominated for the full post by Gov. Hugh Carey.
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Re”Ernor
Nun charged in son's death at Brighton convent
A Roman Catholic nun, Sr. Maureen Murphy 35, faces murder charges after a full term baby boy found dead in a wicker basket behind a bookshelf in her convent room. The infant died of asphyxiation with clothing in the mouth. Murphy was hospitalized after childbirth and is listed in satisfactory condition.
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Pittsford
Investigation clears FBI in King assassination probe
The Justice Department said a five month review tentatively concludes the FBI was not involved in any way in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Attorney General Edward Levi announced the results and said further document reviews would continue at FBI headquarters and field offices.
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FBI harassed King in alleged movement discrediting program
Joint preliminary inquiry by Assistant Attorney General J Stanley Pottinger and the Justice Department's Criminal Division found no basis to claim the FBI caused Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's death. The probes noted no evidence the FBI investigation was not thorough and honest. They did cite instances of a systematic harassment program aimed at discrediting King and harming him and his movement.
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