Rhodesia talks adjourned over unreleased compromise formula
In Geneva the Rhodesia talks were adjourned after 20 minutes as Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo protested they had not received Ivor Richard's compromise formula for a target date under black majority rule. The formula had been accepted by Muzorewa Sithole and the white government.
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Ndabaningi Sithole
Brazil election opens as opposition mayors forecast double
In Brazil the nationwide municipal elections began with pundits predicting the opposition Brazilian Democratic Movement could more than double its 442 mayoral seats from 1972 while the pro government Alliance for National Renewal might win about 3000 races. A bus carrying voters to Itaccatiara crashed into a river killing 38. No federal offices are contested and Geisel frames the vote as a plebiscite on his regime.
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Joao Goulart
NFU credits Carter with strong farm vote gains
The National Farmers Union says Carter built a farm state base and won in Wisconsin Ohio Minnesota Missouri Arkansas and Texas, arguing he captured a larger farm vote share than analysts implied. Allan Grant of the American Farm Bureau counters that results favored Ford's policies.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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NATO defense seen with weak spots by two senators
Senators Sam Nunn and Dewey Bartlett, after a two week NATO tour, warned of weak points that could invite a sudden Russian ground attack. They urged greater investment in conventional defenses to counter a buildup enabling an invasion with little warning.
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Utah convict Gilmore seeks marriage before firing squad
Gary Gilmore, condemned for killing a Provo motel clerk, wants to marry Nicole Barrett who visits him at Utah State Prison. The Utah Supreme Court ordered execution but Gov Rampton paused it for Pardons Board review. Gilmore also hopes to meet Johnny Cash before the sentence is carried out.
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UPI
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Land Lord
Oregon State Prison
OPEC economists meet to discuss potential price rise
OPEC Economic Commission met in Vienna to weigh a possible oil price increase next month. They discussed a nominal rise around 10 percent, opposed by hardliners led by Iran, while Saudi Arabia favored a freeze longer term. Officials warned a 5 percent rise could cost importing nations billions and strain insolvent economies.
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Khaled
New York
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State Department
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Britain
Portugal
China warns West of Soviet intentions bearhugging Europe
China warns the West that Soviet military power is bearhugging Western Europe with a plan for a surprise attack. The official New China News Agency cites a Soviet buildup as proof of aggression while NATO meets in Williamsburg to study countermeasures.
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Poison antidotes warned as harmful for children
Denver based Rocky Mountain Poison Center director Dr. Barry Rumack warns that common antidotes on household product labels and first aid guides can worsen a child’s exposure. Vinegar or citrus juices are not safe with lye containing cleaners like Drano, and misuse has led to hospitalization in at least one case. Rumack notes some recommendations in Red Cross and AMA materials are outdated or unsafe.
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Rocky Mountain Poison Center
Barry Rumack
Poison Center
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AMA
Brezhnev and Tito begin talks in Belgrade on open exchange
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev arrives in Belgrade for three days of talks with President Tito focusing on differing paths of communism. Yugoslavia seeks independence within socialist framework, while Moscow notes disagreements amid improving bilateral trade and ongoing regional security concerns.
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UPI
Soviet Union
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Tito
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Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Proposed Evening Intersession Schedule Jan 4 1977
Intersession plan lists courses across departments with registration window November 15 22. Courses include History of Western Civilization, Biology, Typewriting, Office Machines, Corrections, Science Fiction in Film and Literature, French, Cost Accounting, Federal Taxation, Management, and Small Business Management.
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