Trade deficit signals strength in economy says official
Washington reports a record 906 million dollar foreign trade deficit for November with exports at 9.6 billion and imports at 10.5 billion. Commerce officials say rising foreign goods demand boosts partners and jobs, while Chicago names Alderman Michael A. Bilandic acting mayor after a 45 to 2 vote and Frost accepts Finance Committee chair.
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Lebanon Leaders Plan New Defense Force for Border Area
President Elias Sarkis aims to form a nucleus for a new Lebanese defense force to police the Israel border within two weeks. House Speaker Kamel Assad cited Sarkis as saying the force will move south to establish law and order. A 1,500 UAE contingent was reportedly joining the Arab League peacekeeping effort in Lebanon, with troops possibly heading toward Tyre near the Israeli frontier.
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Kissinger to release telephone transcripts with restrictions
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger announced he will turn over telephone transcripts to the Library of Congress after previously keeping them for memoirs. He imposed limits on access, barring researchers and the public from using the materials for 25 years or five years after his death, whichever is later.
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Arizona sheriff guards jailed Bolles killer suspect
In Tucson, deputies kept John Adamson's jail location secret at the start of his trial for murder of investigative reporter Don Bolles. A Pima County spokesman said the 33 year old suspect, tied to powerful land interests, is housed in one of five facilities and could be moved, due to fears of a shadowy organization possibly ordering the slaying.
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Argo spill probes surface impact over Georges Bank
Massachusetts officials warn ecological and economic damage possible as NOAA scientists say most of the 7.6 million gallons spill will stay on the surface with limited bottom effect. The 141 mile slick threatens Georges Bank fish larvae and important grounds, prompting reconsideration of catch limits and surpluses for foreign fishermen.
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Holiday violence toll in South Africa rises to 122
In South Africa during the Christmas period at least 122 people were killed in violence. Nine others were wounded when a young policeman fired on a truckload of black farm workers after the driver did not stop at a roadblock.
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Teamsters disclose assets in 1.4 billion fund
The Central States Pension Fund, facing IRS issues, reported assets of 1.363 billion with 380.8 million in real estate mortgages and 115 million in other real estate. Executive director Daniel Shannon announced a plan to shift toward a 50 50 investment balance within three years and sever ties with Allen Dorfman when the February 1978 contract ends. He pledged caution and oversight of past irregularities.
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Brezhnev Seeks 1977 Turn in Arms Talks
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev told Hearst Newspapers he hopes 1977 becomes a turning point to end the arms race with the United States. He said a swift completion of a Soviet American strategic arms limitation agreement is tied to preventing nuclear war and cited Carter’s expressed urgency. Brezhnev defended peaceful coexistence and denied USSR threats, noting Western circles’ Cold War rhetoric.
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Jurors Soar To 300 For Longet Trial
Aspen 300 prospective jurors were drawn for Claudine Longet's upcoming felony manslaughter trial in Aspen Colorado. The French born singer faces charges over the March 21 shooting death of her lover Vladimir Sabich a former ski champion. Prosecution says Longet shot Sabich in the chalet near Aspen. Longet claims the weapon fired accidentally during a pistol lesson.
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