Senate ends U.S. funding to Angola factions
Senate vote 54 to 22 cuts off covert U S military aid to anti-Soviet groups in Angola. Senator Clifford Case says the move shields U S interests by exposing Soviet backing and urges diplomacy through the Organization of African Unity to end the conflict. He warns against a Vietnam style outcome and notes regional powers’ involvement.
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Ford Says Ski Tumples Won't Cost Him Votes
President Ford downplays a skiing tumble in Vail Colorado saying such falls are common and will not hurt his electability. Press secretary Ron Nelsen defends him and notes skiers often tumble.
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Ford defends image after skiing mishaps during vacation
President Ford dismisses claims of clumsiness amid a weeklong ski trip at Vail Mountain. He notes a fall is common for skiers and plans to sign or veto up to 27 bills before returning to the White House. Ford's on-slope skill is praised by White House reporters and aides despite the weekend tumble.
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Weather forecast across regions with rain and mild warmth
The forecast calls for showers from the eastern Gulf to the Midwest and Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast. Central and northern Rockies also see rain with mild conditions in Florida and neighboring states while much of the country remains seasonably cold.
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Delay Urged For India's Election
India's ruling Congress urged Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to postpone the March election for a year as part of a package including extending emergency rule and constitutional changes. The move, pushed at the Chandigarh party convention, suggests a shift toward presidential power amid claims of destabilizing forces domestically and abroad.
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