UN Faces Mortal Blow If Congo Fund Shortfall Persists
United Nations President U Thant warned the world body risks losing its effectiveness if member nations fail to cover the Congo operation debt of 130 million dollars. With the Soviet Union and France signaling no payment and 48 others delinquent, Thant may seek a special General Assembly session for emergency funds to sustain the 15,000 U.N. force in the Congo.
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Mexican lieutenant earns captain rank after outpost defense
A lieutenant who faced an assault by about 300 attackers with the help of a dozen soldiers was promoted to captain by presidential decree. Jorge Gonzalez commanded the Huajuapan de Leon outpost in Oaxaca when attacked last month by anti-government forces. His wife aided him as they held a corner of the post for hours until the attackers withdrew.
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Mexico Oil Company Builds Worker Units
Pemex plans a large project to build and sell 6,000 worker houses. Prices range from 3200 to 6400 pesos. About 2,500 homes will be built next year in the State of Mexico near the Federal District, with 3,506 more planned in other regions.
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