Mayaguez crisis sparks national pride and rescue
The Mayaguez incident ends with the freighter freed and its crew saved after 66 hours of U.S. military action. President Ford, praising the operation, recalls the Pueblo, while Kissinger defends the crisis as necessary to protect American lives and interests. Five dead, 70 to 80 wounded, 16 missing reported.
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Charles Miller
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James Schlesinger
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Schlesinger
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Red Cross seeks first aid volunteers for LPGA event
Medina Red Cross chapter issues urgent appeal for first aid helpers for the LPGA Golf Tournament at Weymouth Valley Country Club from June 10 to June 15. First Aid Chairman Marlene Hudson says many more volunteers are needed. contact 723 4565 immediately.
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Red Cross
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Marlene Hudson
Batchelder backs Ohio bank regulation bill
State Representative William G. Batchelder voted yes on a House bill to strengthen banking oversight. The measure allows the superintendent of banks to remove dishonest officers, set procedures for reopening closed banks, appoint FDIC as receiver, and enable FDIC liquidation under Ohio or federal rules following insolvency. The bill aims to prevent failures like the Northern Ohio Bank closure in Cleveland.
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Guilford Grange Sets May 27 Meeting and Bicentennial Plans
Guilford Grange 2449 will meet in the grange hall Tuesday May 27 at 8 p.m. Officers practiced for the second degree at the last meeting. Irene Easton announced 24 crusaders raised 548.59 for the Cancer Crusade. Robert Easton will aid the Grange Bicentennial Commission to build a float for Medina County Fair.
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Friendly Hills
Irene Easton
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Robert Easton
Grange Bicentennial Commission
Medina County
Guilford Grange Hall
Ford veto on strip mining bill tests Capitol Hill
President Ford vetoes a federal strip mining bill for the second time and faces a crucial House vote. Supporters plan an override, with the House expected to act likely Wednesday after a 293 to 115 defeat. The margin exceeds two thirds, if all members vote.
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Florida doctors win rate halt in malpractice case
U S District Judge Gerald Tjoflat ordered Argonaut Insurance Co. not to raise medical malpractice rates above the Jan 1 1975 level and not to cancel policies of Florida doctors who refused higher rates. He will enter a final injunction after May 23.
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United Press International
Florida
U.S. District Court
Gerald B. Troffat
Argonaut Insurance Co
Tjoflat
Argonaut
Ancient rhinoceros skull found near Ogallala Nebraska
Partial skull of a rhinoceros dating 30 to 40 million years old was excavated from a cliff wall along Lake Ogallala. Chadron State College professor Larry Angebroad and a student archeologist dug it out after earlier discovery of four large teeth. Two ninth grade students, Allen Brock and Larry Gallentine, were fishing nearby when winds eroded the cliff exposing the teeth.
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Ogallala, Neb
Rick Koza
Ogalala
Allen Brock
Larry Gallentine
Showers Possible as Heat Remains Steady Across the Day
Forecast calls for mostly sunny and warm conditions with a 30 percent chance of showers or thundershowers today and tonight, rising to 40 percent Wednesday. Highs near mid to upper 80s, lows in the 60s, with SW winds 8 to 20 mph and humidity fluctuating from 87 percent to the 40s.
May 20 historical almanac highlights and events
May 20 marks Taurus births and notable anniversaries. Emil Berlinger, German American microphone inventor, born 1851. In history, Columbus died 1506, Lindbergh flew 1927, Supreme Court allowed sit ins 1963, Sirica ordered Nixon tapes 1974. Dudley Warner quote ends daily thought.
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Christopher Columbis
Spain
Charles Lindbergh
U.S. Supreme Court
John Sirica
Nixon
White House
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