Kissinger Begins Mideast Trip Amid Calls for Elections
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger lands in Israel to push another disengagement with Egypt as Israel faces demands for new elections over Sinai concessions. He plans a 10 day swing through the region with stops in Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and later London and Paris before returning by February 19.
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Senators Probe Saudi Training Contract for Gulf Oil Guards
Senators Jackson and Humphrey urged a Senate inquiry into the Defense Department's $77 million contract with Vinnell Corp to train Saudi Arabia's 26,000-strong internal security force. The plan hires former U.S. special forces to train three mechanized battalions and a 105-mm artillery unit for July deployment in Saudi Arabia.
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Meany Predicts 10 Percent Jobless Rate
AFL-CIO President George Meany warned unemployment could reach 10 percent by July amid a 8.2 percent rate. He urged more public service jobs and tax relief action, calling for 6 percent mortgage loans to revive housing and criticizing Congress and the White House for insensitivity.
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Quintuplets born to Chicago couple cheer family growth
Cheryl and Vance Shaf of Morton Grove welcomed five infants after a caesarean delivery. Four babies, two boys and two girls, were in good condition on day one while a boy with a breathing issue required oxygen. All five weighed 2 lb 5 oz to 3 lb 2 oz and were three weeks premature.
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Morton Grove
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FTC orders A&P to halt misleading advertised prices
The Federal Trade Commission said A and P must stop advertising goods at stated prices unless it can prove stock on hand. The agency found violations where advertised items were unavailable or priced higher than listed.
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A&p
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
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Soviet cosmonauts return after 30 days in space
Cosmonauts Alexei Gubarev and Georgy Grechko landed in Kazakhstan after a 30 day orbital mission setting a Soviet record. Medical checks were conducted on the steppes following the Sunday touchdown.
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Georgy Grechko
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Kazakhstan Steppes
Greek Helicopter Locates Wreck of West German Plane in Crete
A Greek air force helicopter found the wreckage of a West German military transport plane in Crete. All 42 crew members aboard are presumed dead, according to a West German embassy spokesman.
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Weather outlook calls for snow tonight then rain Tuesday
Cloudy conditions bring a chance of snow tonight followed by a mix of rain on Tuesday. Overnight lows in the low 20s, with Tuesday highs in the mid to upper 30s. Details, Page 2.
Aid Compromise Shaped on Viet Nam and Cambodia Aid
President Ford signaled a possible three year phase down of U S aid to South Vietnam and Cambodia if Congress provides funding. A group of 82 congressmen urged dialogue on ending all U S assistance. Ford stressed survival of the two nations but opposed endless backing.
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Chicago Tribune
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Capital Economizing: Caviar First Sacrifice
Washington headlines report White House menus slashed for cost saving. The Ford family reduces portions and uses centerpieces of antique duck decoys while caviar servings shrink at Iranian embassy events. State Department cuts include taxis over chauffeurs and leaner guest lists.
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White House
State Department
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Harold Wilson
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Nancy Lammerding
Betty Ford
IRA Plans Cease-Fire Sparks Northern Ireland Tension
The IRA Provisional wing announced a cease-fire starting tonight amid fears of Protestant retaliation after two Catholics were killed and one wounded near a church as gunmen killed a 19 year old Catholic roadsweeper in East Belfast.
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Toledo girl draws crowds at Inventors Day gathering
Becky Schroeder a 13 year old from Toledo Ohio shows a phosphorescent backing sheet her patent enables writers to see their lines in the dark at the third annual Inventors Day sponsored by the U S Patent and Trademark Office Several thousand visitors tour displays including a 350 word per minute typewriter and a computer operated sewing machine Becky plans further inventions and notes the patent office has issued over 3 8 million patents since 1790 with about 1500 issued weekly
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