Young accuses Soviets of games in Africa
U N Ambassador Andrew Young says the Russians are playing games in northeastern Africa and warns the region could become more explosive than black white tensions in southern Africa. He urges tighter U S ties with Somalia Ethiopia and Sudan while reflecting on his outspoken diplomacy and trip to Africa.
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Special interests give record $22.6 million to congressional candidates
Common Cause says special interest groups donated a record 22.6 million to congressional candidates in the last year, nearly double two years earlier. Labor unions, corporations, and professional groups funded campaigns, with Vance Hartke and Harrison Williams as top recipients. Labor groups led contributors with 8.2 million, doctors' groups 1.8 million, and business groups 7.1 million.
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Cold spell to follow warm-up across eastern states
The National Weather Service warns the recent warm spell ending Arctic air will be followed by colder weather across the East. The shift could influence flood conditions as temperatures drop and precipitation patterns change. Weather officials urge residents to monitor updates and prepare for potential rapid changes in conditions.
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U S to fund rape studies
The government will award over 2 million dollars for 21 research grants to create a rape study center at the National Institute of Mental Health. Projects will examine reporting to police, cultural attitudes, and victim responses, per an NIMH spokeswoman.
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Interior probes possible gas price tampering findings
An Interior Department report due Wednesday will examine whether Gulf Coast gas fields have been withheld to raise shortages and prices. Six investigators from Secretary Andrus, USGS, FPC and the Senate reviewed fields last week, with a decision on expanding the probe to come after the report.
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Carters host debut state dinner for Portillo at White House
President and Mrs. Carter held their first state dinner for President Jose Lopez Portillo of Mexico and his wife. The event featured California wines the English menu, no liquor, no dancing, and a mix of formality and spontaneity with a piano tribute by Carmen Lopez Portillo and a later performance by Rudolph Serkin.
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Justice Department cites moral grounds to withhold funds for abortions
The Justice Department told the Supreme Court Congress can properly withhold federal funds for elective abortions citing conscience of taxpayers. It appealed a Brooklyn judge's ruling denying reimbursements for non-therapeutic abortions unless the mother's life is at risk. The department notes the Court is considering welfare mother coverage and argues two goals protect life potential and avoid funding morally repugnant activities.
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Nazi fan kills five then himself in New Rochelle
Fred Cowan, 32, a twice court martialed Army veteran who idolized Adolf Hitler, opened fire at Neptune Worldwide Moving Co in New Rochelle. Four men died, including Patrolman Allan McLeod, and three officers were wounded before Cowan killed himself. He wore a German helmet, carried an automatic rifle and pistol, and boasted Nazi memorabilia. Authorities searched the warehouse as Cowan spoke of revenge and demanded potato salad and cocoa before barricading himself and dying.
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Crosland seriously ill in Oxford hospital in London
Foreign Secretary Anthony Crosland is dangerously ill after a stroke and in the Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford. Sources say Callaghan may take over the foreign portfolio or appoint another cabinet member. Crosland, 58, had planned Rhodesia talks with the United States and a summer cabinet reshuffle.
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