Greeks reject monarchy in decisive plebiscite
In Athens and across Greece the republic won 69.2 percent to 30.8 percent over the monarchy with 25 percent of eligible voters abstaining. Former premier Panayiotis Canellopoulos is the leading provisional president candidate as Constantine Karamanlis plans a new constitution before a national election.
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Athens
Greece
Panayiotis Canellopoulos
Constantine Caramanilis
Caramanlis
New Democracy
Constantine
England
Anne Marie
Women Escape Prison Van After Hostage Takeover
Four women armed with knives hijacked a prison van after taking switchboard operator Elizabeth Peeler hostage at the Florida Correctional Institution in Lowell. Two of the fugitives, Judith Sikes and Barbara Ann Baker, are serving life terms for first degree murder. others include Carol Janet Yeomans and Louise Hunter. A statewide manhunt was under way for the escapees described as dangerous by state officials.
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Lowell, Fla
Florida Correctional Institution
Elizabeth Peeler
Rex Newman
Department of Corrections
Tallahassee
Florida
Ocala National Forest
Judith Sikes
Manatee County
Barbara Ann Baker
Dade County
Carol Janet Yeomans
Hillsborough County
Louise Hunter
Alachua County
Virginia Democrats Meet in Unity After Kansas City Convention
The Virginia delegation returned from the Kansas City Democratic convention unified and optimistic about a new charter. Thelma Clore of Winchester praised the mood of harmony and insisted the party can include all Americans, despite some debate over the affirmative action clause replacing the quota system. She plans to report to the Seventh District's Frederick County Democratic Committee. Local elections for the House of Delegates and State Senate are set for next year.
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Lulu Williams
Virginia
Kansas City
Thelma Clore
Winchester
Clore
Frederick County
Democratic Committee
Compliance Review Commission
State Central Committee
House of Delegates
State Senate
Fierce Fighting In South Vietnam Continues
Saigon command reports a fourth straight day of heavy fighting and shelling in the southern half of South Vietnam and along the Cambodia border. Casualties exceed 2,600 with 248 government troops killed, 990 wounded, 210 missing and 1,180 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Fuel Saving Proposals Weighed At Public Hearings
Washington AP reports that Interior Secretary Morton says the U S must balance conservation and development to meet future energy needs. The Energy Resources Council sponsors three day hearings to shape policy for Ford and Congress, with Camp David meetings to follow.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Rogers C. B. Morton
Morton
U.S
Energy Resources Council
Ford
Congress
Camp David
White House
John C. Sawhill
Federal Energy Administrator
Interior
Frederick County Sanitation Authority projects under review
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors will decide Wednesday night whether to proceed with an FHA grant and loan to build an interim sewage plant on Abrams Creek and to abandon plans for a Kernstown plant. The session includes 13 public hearings and actions on ordinances, plats, a site plan, soil analysis for rezoning, and a $2775.33 sheriff’s grant refund. The board also plans to set 1975 meeting dates and times.
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Frederick County Sanitation Authority
County Board of Supervisors
Farmers Home Administration
Abrams Creek
Kernstown
FHA
County Planning Commission
Board of Supervisors
Ford Could Win If Election Held Now Says Gallup Poll
Gallup survey of 1 557 adults in 300 localities taken Nov 8 11 finds President Ford leading three major Democrats. Ford would win 48 45 with 7 undecided against Muskie and others and 53 39 against Wallace.
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Princeton
N.J
Gallup
Ford
Edmund S. Muskie
Dlaine
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Jackson
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Inflation squeeze shapes state budgets in coming year
AP surveys show state officials expect the impact of rising prices to hit budgets in 1975 76 as tax revenues lag inflation. Many states may raise taxes or cut services with sharp trims likely in social services highways and higher education. Governors and analysts warn of tight finances and the need for cautious tax policy adjustments.
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Associated Press
Commerce Department
Florida
Wallace Henderson
Richard D. Lamm
Colorado
Delaware
California
A. Alan Post
Colonial Art and Craft Shop Opens Daily
The Colonial Art and Craft Shop announces hours from 9 AM to 9 PM daily through December 23. Visitors can browse handmade goods and seasonal crafts during the holiday period.
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Colonial Art and Craft Shop
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