Bombs strike city and Pope walks Good Friday cross
A dual attack wounded 13 as a bus blast rocked a crowded route and a shopping bag bomb was defused in Zion Square. In Rome Pope Paul VI carried a heavy cross up Palatine Hill amid a cold Good Friday service, addressing suffering from wars and conflicts before 10,000 gathered near the Coliseum. final rite at the Holy Sepulchre preceded the burial scene.
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Da Nang refugees flee as soldiers fire on evacuations
In Da Nang chaos spread as South Vietnamese troops opened fire on hundreds of refugees attempting to board last evacuation flights. At Saigon a plane landed with a wounded soldier on the undercarriage and reports spoke of a heavy Communist bombardment around the airport.
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Cambodian official Cheng Heng leaves Phnom Penh for Paris
The No 2 on Cambodia's prominent list Cheng Heng fled Phnom Penh with his family as Khmer Rouge insurgents pushed into the city’s northern defense line. Rebels reportedly gained an initial breakthrough before the line was said to be reestablished.
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Ford to decide tonight on 24.8 billion tax cut bill
President Ford will address the nation at 7 30 p m EDT to declare whether he will sign or veto the 24 8 billion tax cut plan approved by Congress to spur the economy. If signed rebates of 100 to 200 begin in mid May with 1975 withholding cuts. A veto could prompt an override vote when Congress returns April 7 from Easter recess.
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Mount Holly sniper kills two officers in three hour siege
In Mount Holly New Jersey a sniper killed two police patrolmen and critically wounded a third officer, James Carhart 22, after a three hour standoff. Police fired through a doorway as they stormed the three story home. Carhart was wounded and arrested, police chief Eugene Stafford said murder charges would be sought.
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Weather: Colder, Clearing to Warmer By Wednesday
Colder weather with mostly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. A few snow flurries possible tomorrow. Lows tonight near 20, highs tomorrow around 35. Precipitation chances 20 percent tonight and 30 percent tomorrow. Fair Monday, rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs Monday 30s to 40s, warming to 50s and 60s by Wednesday. Lows Monday near 20s rising to upper 30s Wednesday. Sunrise 7 16 am, sunset 7 49 pm.
Bishops Lead Good Friday Services Across Cleveland Diocese
Bishop William Cosgrove raises the crucifix at St Mary Catholic Church during Good Friday worship. The three Cleveland diocese bishops toured churches across eight counties this week, delivering services and parish visits.
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Local area debt delinquencies lower than East Coast
A CT survey by Monica E. Williams finds area debtors mostly current on payments despite recession. It notes the region’s delinquencies lag national trends, with concerns rising that conditions could worsen. report appearing tomorrow. Paul Schroeder reviews seven gun control bills and apathy as main obstacle in the General Assembly. Elyria hosts 154 adults in education programs seeking high school equivalency or basic skills, while Sunday Scene covers Easter topics and local art projects with student photos.
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