200 Year Jinx Revisited as Congress Responds to Defense Needs
A piece reflecting on Alexander Tyler’s 200 year civili zation cycle, noting Congress’s reaction to Pentagon plans and a proposed 200 000 troop cut in Europe. The column argues Americans rise to action when stakes are high, a pattern seen over two centuries.
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Sadat Opens Suez Canal Reopening Amid Peace Message
President Anwar Sadat led a ceremonial convoy aboard the destroyer October 6 as the Suez Canal reopened after eight years. The U S Little Rock, first foreign warship through since 1967, sailed with Egyptian ships and crowds celebrated with music and cheers. Sadat called the event a practical step to peace and urged continued progress, while questions about cargoes to Israel lingered.
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Sadat
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East Bank of Suez Canal
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Weather Outlook Roughly Fair Through Saturday
Slight chance of thunderstorms tonight with fair conditions through Saturday. Low tonight in the 60s. Highs near 90 today and Saturday. Winds light and variable. Chance of precipitation about 20 percent tonight.
Price Control Power Extended in House Vote Clash
The Ford administration and Congress clashed over energy policy as the House, by 230 to 151, moved to restrict the President from ending domestic oil price controls. The administration signaled it could push for a rapid end of the controls amid the lengthy debate.
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Portugal Church Faces Clash Over Radio Renascenca
Lisbon church leaders warn that church state relations could deteriorate unless the army restores Radio Renascenca to church control. Cardinal Ribeira pressured Gen Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho amid a feud with Communist workers who seized the station.
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Antonio Cardinal Ribeira
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Russian Actress To Marry Pilot
Victoria Fyodorova the Russian film actress and daughter of retired Rear Adm. Jackson Tate will marry Pan American World Airways first officer Fred Polly in the United States. Polly, an ex Navy officer who flies jumbo jets, resides in Stamford Connecticut. Tate said immigration officials granted an indefinite visa extension and Fyodorova plans to apply for U.S. immigrant status and later citizenship.
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Speller Falters In 9th At National Bee
Jayne Eudy 12 of Amarillo from Valley School of Turkey mis-spelled exchequer in round nine at the national spelling bee. The Mayflower Hotel event drew 32 contestants on day two with Hugh C. Tosteson winning first and a $1,000 prize.
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Wholesale Price Rise Slows Down in May
The Labor Department reported May wholesale price increases eased from April. Retailers said tax rebates boosted May sales. An Iranian official hinted at possible crude price hikes in September, boosting fuel costs. Detroit analysts saw improved May auto sales reducing unsold stock and possibly less production cuts. GM planned a nine week halt at Wilmington for retooling, while Chrysler and American Motors would run all plants next week. White House said Ford signed a highway funding bill to defer matching funds for jobs. ICC approved a 5 percent railroad rate hike effective June 20 with a potential 2½ percent hike sought for October. CAB reported first quarter airline losses of 164.2 million versus 4.8 million profit in 1974. Dow Jones slipped six points before rebound.
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Louis L Amour visits Amarillo for merchandising conference
Western author Louis L Amour, famed for Western and historical novels, speaks at Amarillo during Western Merchandisers Inc conference. He notes 62 books and 31 major films, defends Western genre, and criticizes inaccurate depictions of Indians while defending history.
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Breakthrough seen in European security talks on two key issues
In Geneva sources report virtual agreement on two hot spots in the 35-nation conference. Negotiators moved toward accords on working conditions for journalists and easing individual East West travel amidst East West detente efforts.
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