Ford Urges Cuba to Stay Out of Puerto Rico Summit
President Ford heads to a seven nation economic summit in Puerto Rico to discuss global issues with leaders from Britain France West Germany Japan Italy and Canada while signaling Cuba to avoid interference. He framed U S Puerto Rico ties as a common citizenship and currency link amid pro independence debate and heavy security at Dorado Beach.
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Assembly clears way for pension reform early
The Assembly approved a pension reform package aligning with Senate plans. Democrats push a 3 percent worker contribution starting July 1 with freezes for 1973 to 1976 hires and tighter benefit calculations. Governor Carey reportedly backs the Democratic measure.
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Oakland A's players vote to strike over absent stars
Oakland California AP reports the A's players vote to strike if Vida Blue Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi do not return by morrow. The move follows stalled negotiations as the team awaits the lineup and pitcher status amid unresolved labor tension.
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Oneida Mayor Says Policy Won’t Change After Tragic Fire
Mayor Herbert Brewer defended the city policy barring police and fire units from entering the Oneida Indian Reservation after a 2:20 am mobile home fire killed Sam Winder and Janice Winder. Public Safety Commissioner Richard Myers said the policy did not influence the deaths. The order followed a December confrontation at West Road that led to riot squad involvement and strict notification rules with tribal authorities.
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Cleaning priority set for scenic and wildlife St. Lawrence spill
Cleanup focuses on the first 30 miles of a 62 mile oil spill in the St. Lawrence Seaway with scenic and wildlife areas top priorities. About 80,000 of 208,000 gallons spilled have been removed from the river after a barge was pushed onto a shoal near Wellesley Island. More dead birds, including six irda and two Great Blue Herons, were found as a survey team checks damage to fish and habitats in shallow waters.
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Ford reaches 1000 delegates in GOP race lead
Ford topped 1000 delegates at the GOP convention as 17 of 18 Minnesota at large delegates supported him while Reagan took the remaining spot. Carter frontrunner status grew as Brown said he would back Carter if nominated, while AP shows Carter at 1526 delegates to win.
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Today's chuckle
A witty line about male self-perception versus how others see him. It contrasts a wife's view with a secretary's view to create humor.
Carswell Faces Misconduct Charge After Arrest
Former Supreme Court nominee G Harrold Carswell, 56, is charged with misdemeanor battery after an incident outside a Tallahassee men’s room. He was hospitalized for a nervous condition and released on recognizance. The arrest involved several vice squad members. circumstances remain unclear.
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Balloonist sets course for Europe from the United States
Karl Thomas, 27, from Troy Michigan, rides a helium airship named The Spirit of 76, lifting off from Lakehurst to reach Paris. Report says he was 225 miles east of Lakehurst with 30 knot winds. If he clears 200 miles the hardest part is over and he hopes to land in four days. Michele, his wife of seven weeks, awaits at home.
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Perfect Weekend Weather Forecast From National Weather Service
The National Weather Service at Hancock Field predicts a flawless weekend with sunshine and warm temperatures. Tonight’s low near 60, highs tomorrow in the mid 80s, with minimal rain chances.
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