Syracuse University graduates 4800 in Bicentennial ceremony
Syracuse University conferred 4800 degrees to the Class of 1976 at Manley Field House with 10,000 in attendance. Sen. Claiborne Pell urged a balanced view of growth and tradition as he addressed graduates and families amid red white and blue decorations. Pell said public officials must weigh economic gain against enduring quality of life.
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Syracuse University
Manley Field House
Syracuse
U.S
Claiborne Pell
Dem.r.1
Comstock Avenue
Pell
Rhode Island
Ford gives campaign fresh start
President Ford unveils a new slogan Peace Prosperity and Trust as he tours the heartland in a bid to revive his embattled campaign. He labels Nebraska crucial for nomination and urges a maximum effort before next Tuesday while Reagan rests and Carter secures union endorsements.
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Frank Cormier
Lincoln
Neb
Ford
Omaha
University of Nebraska
California
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford II
Nebraska
Missouri
Independence
Harry S. Truman
America
Weather outlook at Hancock Field ahead of Mother’s Day
The weatherman forecasts sunny skies and warmer temperatures for tomorrow with near zero rain and a high in the mid 60s at Hancock Field. Tonight should be clear and chilly, with a low between 35 and 40 as the National Weather Service issues the urban forecast.
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National Weather Service
Hancock Field
Italy tremors widen quake toll and rockslides
In northeast Italy rescue workers search for survivors as four aftershocks strike the region. Officials warn of possible cholera and appeal for doctors and medicine. A 2100 foot mountain slope slips triggering evacuation of Portis, while Venice faces minor quake damage to monuments. Death toll 628 and over 2000 injured, with more expected.
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Michael J. Duffy
Gemona
Italy
Portis
Venice
Canal City
Naples
Yugoslavia
Netherlands
Postcard from a Sunny Clime
A brief postcard fragment notes a cheerful scene with the sender thanking the recipient for a warm message. The writer remarks on enjoying pleasant weather and expresses a wish to be able to afford such travels in the future.
Sarkis elected Lebanon president amid siege fire
Elias Sarkis, conservative central bank governor, won Lebanon's presidency over Raymond Edde 66 to 0 on the second ballot as mortar blasts and machine gun fire raged around parliament. Leftists boycotted the session. Syria backed Sarkis while Kamal Jumblatt supported Edde amid heavy fighting and PLO troops entering the area.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Elias Sarkis
Suleiman Franjieh
Sarkis
Central Bank
Raymond Edde
Esseily Villa
Syria
Kamal Jumblatt
No-Man's Land
Christian Beirut
Geneva Woman Killed. Man Detained After Child Found
Joyce Williams 19 was found dead from a gunshot in her Geneva apartment. Walter Russ 21 brought the injured child to police and was later charged with possession of a dangerous weapon and held without bail as investigators continue.
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Geneva
Joyce Williams
Walter
Russ
Miss Williams
Fifty celebrities admit alcoholism in public show
Washington AP Ed Dwight E Aldrin Jr joined Garry Moore and fifty other prominent figures at a press conference to acknowledge they are recovered alcoholics. The National Council on Alcoholism said the event aimed to dispel myths about 'nice' people and fight stigma.
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Washington
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Garry Moore
National Council of Alcoholism
Shecky Greene
Jason Robards Jr
Robert Young
Insurance Company
James S. Kemper Jr
John Maciver
The
Alcoholism Council
United States
Council
Transit strike ends one in Frisco
San Francisco reaches a 38 day transit strike settlement restoring buses, cable cars and trolleys by noon. The agreement calls for a fact finding panel to set wage terms and retirar anti labor measures from the June 8 ballot. NBC strike also ends with a tentative deal by NABET. ratification vote pending.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
National Broadcasting Co
John Molinari
George Moscone
Lth
Moscone
NBC
National Association of Broadcast Employes and Technicians
NABET
Washington
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Los Angeles
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Moose"’ Krause
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