Basque region strikes slow Spanish industry
Basque protests shut factories and docks as hundreds of thousands strike in Bilbao San Sebastian and surrounding towns to demand a public trial for the deaths of four workers in Vitoria during last week's riots. Violence and hunger strikes mark demonstrations with students and leftist groups joining the action.
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Florida primary eve stirs Clinton era race quotes
United Press International reports on the final Florida primary eve as Reagan says a defeat would not hurt his bid while forecasting a close race. Ford predicts victory in Florida, and the Democratic contenders Carter Wallace and Jackson trade attacks. Reagan blames artificial stimulants for economic gains and warns of a possible post election downturn. Ford appeals to Florida workers, urging turnout from the Oval Office.
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Mt Anthony board keeps debate program as $269k cuts pass
Mt Anthony Union School Board approved a budget plan reducing 15 teachers and one aide to save $173,172, while freezing $11,698 across accounts to prevent a new deficit. The package, 7.6 percent larger than this year, cuts total $269,695 from the prior $3.6 million, with further reductions and attrition anticipated.
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George A. Sleeman
Marion Smith
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Bennington
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Mt. Anthony
Jonathan B. Durand
Clarence Pelkie
Barth Vander Els
Lawrence E. Harrington
Dr. Vander Els
MAU
Capriola sentencing stayed after plea in embezzlement case
Addison County District Court delayed finality of Charles E. Capriola Jr. sentence on one embezzlement count after a no contest plea to about $4,063. Judge Donald Ferland granted a 10 day stay. Capriola faces possible six months to two years plus potential disbarment. Other counts were urged for dismissal. disciplinary action tied to the state Supreme Court.
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David Cleary
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William Keefe
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Harvey B. Otterman Jr
White House stalls on bribes despite Ford push
Washington reports federal enforcement sources say no strong anti bribery actions started yet. SEC and Watergate force are most active while agencies like DOJ IRS FTC CAB and State pursue reviews begun years ago with little concrete action. International efforts to condemn bribery may take years to materialize.
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GTE discloses improper payments by subsidiary
General Telephone and Electronic reports an internal review found 12.9 million in improper payments by GTE International Inc over five years. About 10.7 million were made with awareness of possible government official involvement and 2.2 million to unlawful foreign or domestic officials. Four officers knew of some payments. Agents for foreign governments received 5.6 million. others to private companies 5.1 million. Authorities discuss details with SEC. no confirmed illegal domestic political contributions found. Steps taken to correct the situation.
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Stamford, Conn
UPI
General Telephone & Electronic
GTE International, Inc
Securities and Exchange Commission
International Electronics
GTE
Leftists unite in Italy as Socialists seek leftist path
Italy's Socialist party votes to stay out of government and align with the Communists for a leftist alternative to Christian Democrat rule. The move follows their January withdrawal from Moro's coalition, with elections set for spring 1977 and concerns over economic reform amid a fragile government. Simon opens talks with Italian financial leaders on lira weakness and balance of payments, meeting with Bank of Italy Governor Baffi and Treasury Secretary Colombo.
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Rome
UPI
Socialist Party
Christian Democratic
Aldo Moro
Christian Democrats
Moro
U.S. Treasury
William Simon
Paolo Baffi
Bank of Italy
Treasury
Emilio Colombo
Wright Patman dies in Washington longtime Texas congressman
National news notes the death of Rep. Wright Patman in Washington. Items include ARAMCO divestment by four U.S. oil giants and courtroom wrangling in the Hearst trial. Local items mention a mural donated to the statehouse cafeteria and editorials touching education, Vietnam era innocence, and corn meal mush nostalgia.
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Texas
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U.S
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Hearst
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Gerald Raftery
Education Syndicate
TRB
United States
John Gould
Tony Lewis
Hubert Humphrey
County
Hoosick
Dorset Playhouse
Troy
Bennington
Manchester
Pound Slumps to New Low. BoE Intervenes in London
The British pound fell to a new low near 1.92 dollars before the Bank of England stepped in to support it. The dollar slipped across European exchanges as Nigeria's diplomatic row with Britain contributed to the decline. The pound reopened at 1.9310, slid to 1.9468 after BoE intervention, and traders warned of possible further drops toward 1.80. Sterling traded around 5.02 marks in Frankfurt, down from 5.1090, with the dollar at about 2.56 marks.
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UPI
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Frankfurt
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