Nixon compared to Captain Queeg in final days
AP reports on the Woodward Bernstein excerpted account of Richard Nixon’s last weeks, with aides pressing resignation as aides describe his volatile mood and drinking. The narrative likens him to Captain Queeg from The Caine Mutiny, detailing pill restrictions, family alarm, and his private talks with Kissinger before resignation.
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Ford woos California with hard defense stand in campaign
President Ford campaigned in Ronald Reagan’s California promising a hard-nosed stand on military defense and economic recovery. Carter attacked New York election officials over delegate slates while predicting a weak New York primary showing. Other contenders Reed, Wallace, Udall, and Jackson pressed positions across Wisconsin and New York.
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Savage fighting rages in Lebanon amid civil war
In Beirut and nearby towns brutal house to house combat rages as Muslim and Christian factions press for control. Police report heavy casualties, with thousands killed or wounded amid escalating clashes and political maneuvering involving Kamal Jumblatt, Yasir Arafat, and Hafez Assad.
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Videla takes power as Argentina endures rising violence
In Buenos Aires Gen Jorge Videla, head of the army, assumes the presidency amid a renewed spike in political killings. At least four died in 24 hours, lifting the toll to nineteen for the year as the Peronist era ends and a new junta tightens grip.
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Kidnappings Rise in Colombia Amid Unrest and Attacks
In Bogota and other cities in Colombia, social unrest and kidnappings are increasing as the Liberal-Conservative civilian government fights inflation and fires. President Lopez's regime faces protests against repressive military actions as student disorders flare. Police report arrests after demonstrations in Bogota Medellin and Barranquilla.
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Kissinger says no specific action planned against Cuba
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Ford administration is not contemplating any specific action against Cuba and that drawing up military contingency plans is a warning to Cuba and Russia. He stressed no imminent crisis requires action and urged avoiding military moves while highlighting grave consequences of any contemplated action. The Pentagon review drew criticism from Senator Church, who urged public support and Congress approval for arms deals with Cairo.
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