Gunfire declines as Lebanese civil war pause takes hold
Beirut marked the start of a 10 day ceasefire in Lebanon's civil war as leftist and right wing factions paused hostilities. Sniper fire and sporadic mortar blasts continued amid a police absence and wary civilians. Kamal Jumblatt backed the truce seeking constitutional changes and a realignment of power. Christian militias followed once the ceasefire began.
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UPI
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Kamal Jumblatt
Syria
Jumblatt
Fransieh
Italian Socialists threaten to topple Moro government
The Italian Socialist directorate warned it may vote against Premier Aldo Moro's minority government in future confidence votes after the Christian Democrats allied with neo-Fascists to block a liberalized abortion bill. The seven week old government relies on Socialist abstention to stay in office. The chamber approved an abortion amendment 298 to 286.
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Aldo Moro
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Moro
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Italian Social Movement
Chamber of Deputies
Europe says Hands off on Rhodesia at EU summit
European Community leaders urged a hands off approach to Rhodesia and backed Britain’s push for eventual majority rule and elections. They split over 1978 direct elections for a democratic European Parliament and failed to resolve the common currency issue. Britain offered mediation only if black rule is allowed within two years, and refused military intervention.
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UPI
Rhodesia
France
Italy
Britain
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Nationwide Teamster Strike Triggers Gunfire and Walkouts
National Teamsters strike sparks widespread violence as negotiations fail. NBC in San Diego ends talks with saboteur claims and rerun of Another World. About 400,000 truckers and 3,000 Western mechanics walk off, impacting beer, bread, soap operas, buses, and auto production across multiple states.
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Toledo
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Tampa
Fila
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser- Busch
Western States
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Marvin Kelso
Portland
Ore
Senators clash over watchdog for CIA reforms
UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater opposes a permanent intelligence oversight committee citing risk of leaks and inflation. Senator Frank Church advocates urgent creation amid proof of abuses from a yearlong Senate inquiry. Senator Dick Clark questions Congress’s will to act on known abuses.
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UPI
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
U.S
Arizona
Goldwater
Select Committee On Intelligence
Telligence
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Senate
Frank Church
Idaho
Rules Committee
Dick Clark
Lowa
Clark
Ford courts Connally endorsement in nation
In national coverage Ford seeks Connally’s endorsement as detectives are killed in Miami and carbon monoxide levels spike in garages and rinks. Local focus highlights Salmon-lovers and library travels of Burton, with other columns and notes across pages.
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Miami
Library
Richard Burton
Pete Horton
Tony Lewis
the Times
Jimmy Carter
PMH School of Nursing
Safire
Guru
Unemployment Falls to 7.5 Percent in March gains in jobs hit record
The Labor Department reports March unemployment at 7.5 percent, down 0.1 from February, with employment rising to 86.7 million the highest on record. Women and blacks show notable gains while manufacturing and Vietnam veterans add jobs. projections suggest rates may dip below 7 percent later year amid seasonal adjustments.
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UPI
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ford
Julius Shiskin
Shiskin
Max Ernst Dies at 85, Dada and Surrealist Leader
German surrealist artist and sculptor Max Ernst, a pioneer of Dada in Cologne and later a key Surrealist figure, died after a long illness on the eve of his 85th birthday in Paris. Born April 2, 1891, he lived across Europe and the United States, influencing modern art for over five decades with provocative, imaginative works. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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UPI
Max Ernst
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Cologne
Bruhl
United States
Sigmund Freud
Ems
University of
Bonn
France
Dorothea Tanning
Coffee prices raised by General Foods and Folgers
General Foods Corp raised regular ground coffee by 15 cents per pound and boosted instant and freeze dried brands. Folgers followed with a 15 cent per pound rise, plus 2 cents an ounce for instant. The hikes reflect higher green bean costs from Brazil and weather disruptions in Colombia, Guatemala, Angola, and other producers.
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UPI
General Foods Corp
General Foods
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Folger’s Coffee Co
Brazil
U.S
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Angola
Guatemala
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