Kissinger Angolan Policy Sparks Senate Clash and Debate
The Senate voted to halt CIA covert aid to anti-Soviet factions in Angola, challenging Kissinger’s diplomacy. Critics say his consultative style alienates Congress, risking future negotiations as lawmakers demand more involvement. Kissinger’s future with Ford’s administration remains uncertain as questions of resignation arise.
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Utility shifts nuclear shares in New England
United Illuminated will reduce its stake in two Sea Brook New Hampshire reactors from 20 percent to 10 percent and raise its stake in Millstone III in Waterford from 3.68 percent to 6.29 percent. UI aims to match projected load needs while signaling continued support for nuclear power. Fassett notes the move does not imply less conviction in nuclear energy and expects other New England utilities to buy UI’s offered interests.
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Fireworks boom for U.S. Bicentennial in Ohio
James Sorgi, a fireworks maker, says there will be no shortage of American made products for the Bicentennial celebration in HUDSDON Ohio. He notes there are plenty of fireworks to be had for the festivities.
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Hudsdon, Ohio
UPI
James Sorgi
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Sharp Eastern accents unwanted by Dallas police
Dallas officials reject NYC officer applicants citing public relations concerns and a desire for officers with local backgrounds. A police administrator cites shifts in attitude as a reason to limit outsiders joining the force. The owner of American Fireworks discusses sourcing for a major display, noting 90 percent of ingredients are American made with remaining from Japan.
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UPI
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Don Cleveland
Dallas Police Department
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Omi Ish Io Sorgi
Japan
Federal controls may curb wages and prices by 1976
UPI reports Dr. Carl Madden of the U S Chamber forecasts inflation and unemployment remain high with wage settlements. cites possible curbs similar to Nixon era in 1971. Rodino praises Ford leadership on narcotics and advocates mandatory minimums. urges halting foreign aid if production not reduced. Thomson sets Feb 1 deadline after prison riot. Bangladesh Egypt trade pact tops 12 million plus Yugoslavia deal. Solzhenitsyn laments Western liberty erosion and calls for greater readiness to die for liberty.
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UPI
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Colo
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New Hampshire push for solar research institute
Freshman Sen. John Durkin of New Hampshire urges residents to write to President Ford before the February 24 primary asking him to locate a solar research institute in New Hampshire. He notes Ford has final say on site and that regional officials favor placing the center in New England to address fuel costs. Durkin adds Ford may consider Arizona to appease Senator Goldwater.
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Manchester
N.H
UPI
John Durkin
D-N.h
Ford
New Hampshire
Durkin
New England
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
New England economy ends year with slower inflation and job gaps
A UPI report based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes New England inflation cooled from 1974 to 1975 while employment rose only modestly, leaving 138,500 fewer jobs than a year earlier. Unemployment rose to 10.8 percent as wage growth lagged, and cost of living escalators became more common in 1975 contracts.
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UPI
New England
U.S
Labor Deparment Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wendell D. MacDonald
Bureau
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