France protests U S criticism over Abu Daoud release
Paris protested Washington remarks on the French decision to release Abu Daoud the man accused of masterminding the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre. The Foreign Ministry summoned the U S envoy to convey France's surprise at State Department statements. The protest risked straining ties ahead of President Carter's inauguration.
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Judge Sirica weighs sale of Watergate tapes to public
District Judge John J. Sirica considers a plan to sell Nixon White House tapes used in the Watergate trial. The proposal from major networks PBS and related groups would have the National Archives offer about 20 hours of trial tapes for sale to the public.
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SabichDeath: Longet Testifies in Aspen Shooting Case
Vladimir Spider Sabich whispered Claudine as he lay dying on a bathroom floor. Claudine Longet, his lover, knelt beside him holding the pistol that fatally wounded him. Longet testified about his pleas and her fear for safety as the trial progresses toward a jury verdict.
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Mystery object alleged radioactive fall in New Hampshire pond
In Wakefield NH a mysterious object reportedly fell into a farm pond and sparked orders to keep quiet. Witnesses saw a large hole in the ice and instruments indicated high radioactivity though later readings were normal. State and federal officials probe with National Guard involvement and secrecy surrounding the incident.
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Califano Faces Scrutiny Over Abortion Stand in Hearings
Secretary-designate Califano, a Carter pick once seen as moderate, faces questions in Senate Finance Committee hearings about whether his personal anti abortion views could affect HEW policy requiring subsidized abortions for the poor. Senator Packwood voiced concern over federal funding limits, noting HEW funds abortions under Medicaid. Califano confirmed he told women's groups of his beliefs but would enforce laws mandating subsidized abortion access for needy women.
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Black leaders poised to defend Bell at hearings
Black leaders prepared to defend Attorney General-designate Griffin Bell during the third day of his Senate confirmation hearings. Roy Innis of the Congress of Racial Equality was on the witness list, supporting Carter nominee and former federal judge Bell, with further witnesses expected to testify.
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Folger unveils coffee that promises bigger cups per same ground
Folger Coffee Co says its Folger Flaked Coffee will extract 10 to 25 percent more from each roasted bean, letting consumers get a larger cup of coffee from the same amount. Initial nationwide rollout planned after Phoenix test, signaling possible price relief.
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Gas shortage and hearings on U S gas supply
In Weathered conditions the Federal Power Commission called hearings with officials, business leaders, and the public to discuss natural gas shortages. The meeting centers on Houston Pipeline Co. seeking emergency sales to two customers and broader rules for such sales this year. Southern Natural Gas Co. cut off gas to all industrial users in Birmingham amid demand from cold. Piedmont Natural Gas plans to cut off 142 industrial customers in the Carolinas next Tuesday. Five senators urged contingency planning and asked 19 pipelines to outline plans to protect priority customers.
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Smuggling Ring Moves Marijuana Across Rio Grande
A Starr County grand jury says a sophisticated operation payrolls up to 10 percent of residents and moves tons of marijuana weekly across the Rio Grande. The sprawling cartel network has stretched local law enforcement beyond its capacity, requiring greater federal cooperation.
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