Detente goals vs. Cold War fears in space and politics
A mid day orbit hand shake between an American astronaut and a Soviet cosmonaut symbolizes cooled tensions, yet warns detente faces tough reservations. TV coverage, security at Baikonur, and wary public access reflect persistent mistrust and arms concerns amid high hopes for lasting peace.
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U.S
Ussr
Moscow
Mission Center
Florida
Canaveral
Baikonu
Russia
Albuquerque Police Strike Drags On With 12 Hour Shifts
More than 300 Albuquerque police officers remained on strike as supervisors covered patrols with 12 hour shifts. City officials said streets were quiet, dispatchers logged fewer calls, and late thundershowers credited for calm. The APOA dispute began Saturday over stalled contract talks, with the Labor Relations Board weighing if a strike occurred. Police chief and officials warned of possible injunctions if classified as a strike. Mayor Kinney was reportedly abroad, complicating city response.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Frank Kleinhenz
Kleinhenz
Bob Stover
Albuquerque Police Officers Association
APOA
City Labor Relations Board
Tom Nagy
Nagy
Harry Kinney
Poland
State Department
70 a Gallon Gas Almost a Reality
A nationwide weekend survey shows regular gasoline selling 60 to 65 cents with some areas at 53 to 68. Retailers predict 70 to 75 cents this year and possibly $1 by next summer or year end if embargoes and price actions occur. Industry voices warn the leap would require major shifts in oil policy and supply.
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Forrett Orr
Vermont Energy
Regu
Los Angeles
Lou Maggiotto
Mobil
Buffalo
N.Y
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Denzel Kennemer
Phillips Station
Austin
Texas
UPI
W. Bancroft Timmons
Alabama Motorists Association
Birmingham
No Increases At Area Pumps
Gas price reports from travelers hint at a national rise by summer’s end while Amarillo stations show lower prices. Full-service regular 54.9 to 58.9 cents per gallon and self-service 49.9 cents, unleaded 57.9 to 61.9, ethyl 59.9 to 63.9. Bud Maxey says West Coast prices run 69 to 70 cents, making local gas cheaper. No local increases reported since before the July 4 holiday. timing of any rise remains uncertain.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Bud Maxey
Nelson St. Shell
Rain and Hail Hit Amarillo and Panhandle
Rain and hail drenched the Northeast Amarillo area turning ground to ice and streets to pools as totals neared two inches in spots. Panhandle towns saw 1% inches at Canadian and 1.72 inches in 40 minutes at Wheeler with heavy storms. High winds damaged two semi rigs behind the Coach Light Inn on Interstate 40 and Whitaker with a trailer toppled onto another.
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BEN Keck Globe-News
Amarillo
The
Panhandle
Canadian
Wheeler
Coach Light Inn
Interstate 40
Whitaker
Jean Wade
Globe News
Oak
N. Mirror
15Th
Bolton
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Amarillo Air Terminal
Faction clashes spark mass flight in Luanda and unrest in Aveiro
Summaries from Luanda and Aveiro describe heavy fighting between rival independence factions forcing over 1,000 to flee into central Luanda while thousands of Roman Catholics demand the return of the nation’s church radio station in Aveiro. The report notes a Belfast shooting by British troops killing a 16 year old and wounding another, plus severe hail and floods in Amarillo minor storms with high winds and brief rainfall across the area.
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Luanda
Angola
Lisbon
Portugal
Aveiro
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Falls Road
Congress Debates Oil Price Decontrol and Controls
Congress weighs bills to extend federal price controls through year end and to end the two price system. President Ford proposes decontrol with no sudden gas price spike, while Senate action targets extending controls and forcing higher fuel efficiency in cars by 1985. The New Hampshire Senate seat dispute remains the main non energy issue.
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Jackson
Congress
Ford
Chicago
Senate
House
Detroit
Senate-House
U.S
New Hampshire
Tom Watson Wins Hike Event In Serene Setting
Tom Watson triumphed in a local hike titled Yeeenee Serene Oneal 6 7, marking a notable victory. The event drew participants from regional clubs and featured a calm course through familiar trails near AS. Weather remained mild as spectators watched the finish.
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Ralph Nader
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Tony Kostreba
Portales
Mountainair
Glen Williams
Glen
Tony
Oco
Wes Izzard
Robert Mulherin
Butch
Ward Bufkin
Cherry
Bufkin
Ralph Duke Rains
Wendell Cain
Magnolia
Gather
Sammy
Cathy
Joe Zylka Jr
Dallas
Angolese Clash
Washington
Capitol
Inside
Tom Watson
Amusems
Yeeenee
Oneal
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