OAS fails to end Cuba sanctions at Quito meeting
At a five day OAS conference in Quito, a push to end sanctions on Cuba failed 12 in favor, 3 against and 6 abstentions, including the United States. A two thirds majority was required. A compromise option also failed as the United States abstained. Some Latin American nations criticized Washington’s stance as neutral, while Kissinger’s absence drew criticism.
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Quito
UPI
Organization of American States
Cuba
United States
Costa Rica
Colombia
Venezuela
OAS
Brazil
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Haiti
Bolivia
Chile
Paraguay
Uruguay
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Ecuador
Miners Strike Shuts In On Energy Outlook Across Nation
More than 120000 miners walked out in 25 states delaying the crucial energy industry past Thanksgiving. Talks between United Mine Workers and the bituminous coal industry resume at 10 a.m. EST with a two to three week strike anticipated. Analysts warn of a $3 billion GDP hit and widespread layoffs in coal dependent sectors. union chief Arnold Miller and industry rep Guy Farmer warn gains are fragile.
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Washington
UPI
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Miller
Guy Farmer
Penn Central
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
Republic Steel Co
Cleveland
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Lackawanna
N.Y
White House
Kalmbach tearfully recalls betrayal in Watergate coverup
Former Nixon attorney Herbert W. Kalmbach broke down on the witness stand as he described betraying a friend to obtain 50,000 dollars for Watergate burglars. He testified that he met with Thomas V. Jones of Northrop Corp to secure cash under secrecy and called the act for the defendants’ families and attorneys.
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Washington
UPI
Richard M. Nixon
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Kalmbach
Thomas V. Jones
Northrop Corp
U.S
John J. Sirica
James F. Neal
Mr. Jones
Nixon
White House
CIA
FBI
John W. Dean III
Newport Beach
Calif
Dean
Lafayette Park
Drastic budget cuts threaten UVM football program
UVM faces a potential end or de-emphasis of its football program as the state university plans a $1 million budget cut. President Edward Andrews will outline proposals while football, with a $250,000 annual budget, and a 4-5-1 record this season, prompts concern among students and alumni about the program's future and possible Yankee Conference departure.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
UVM
State University
Edward Andrews
Andrews
Vermont
New England
Boston University
Inside Nixon loses seriousness as pages unfold
The notice outlines topics from Salmon urging lower rail freight rates for grain to Vermont farmers to Braden's description of a leaderless Washington and country. It notes Vermont precedents for official selection, Hubbard's views on Taiwan, and solar heating for hot water. Hoosick historians study architecture as World Series shares attract attention.
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Nixon
Salmon
Vermont
Tom Braden
Washington
John Hubbard
Taiwan
Bennington Student trains in early mornings for skiing
Gretchen Paxson, a sophomore at Bennington College, has twice been a member of the Eastern Ski team. Though not wearing Bennington colors in cross country events, she trains on campus and along College Drive. She began on the Eastern team in 1973 and placed about 20th at nationals in McCall Idaho and at Steamboat Springs Colorado last season. Her teammate on both squads was Mark Quinlan, then a Mt Anthony student. She gave up downhill skiing due to cost and now trains from quarter to seven each morning, calling it almost compulsive.
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Gretchen Paxson
Charlotte
Bennington College
Paxson
Miss Paxson
Champlain Valley Union
McCall
Idaho
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Mark Quinlan
Mt. Anthony
Gretchen
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Jewish Defense League
Yasser Arafat
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