National conference marks milestone for Women on the Move
The first federally funded women's conference ended with delegates hopeful for lasting change. Torch ceremony from Seneca Falls to Houston opened amid rain as Rosalynn Carter Betty Ford and Lady Bird Johnson addressed the crowd. Barbara Jordan urged accountability and unity while talks advanced on the national plan of action.
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Barbara Johnson
Houston
Sheraton-Houston
Hyatt Regency
Albert Thomas Convention Center
Seneca Falls
N.Y
Convention Center
Houston Coliseum
Gloria Scott
Texas
Girl Scouts of America
Bella S. Abzug
U.S
Commission
Rosalynn Carter
Betty Ford
Lady Bird Johnson
Gerald Ford
Sue Chaffee
Rutland
Maya Angelou
Bird Johnson
Barbara Jrdan
Jordan
America
Carter
Ruth Clusen
Wisconsin
Judy Carter
National Commission
Seneca
Stormy Travelers advisory and mixed precipitation forecast
An advisory remains in effect as snow mixes with sleet and rain, with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation expected. Winds to rise and temperatures fall, with frigid teens tonight and highs only in the 20s on Sunday, along with flurries and local snow squalls.
Concord moves nativity scene to church yard
Concord officials ordered the nativity scene moved from the State House Plaza across the street to a church yard. City Manager John Henchey said the action reflects a trend to separate religious symbols from public spaces and noted the move addresses potential concerns without prior complaints.
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N.H
UPI
State House
John Henchey
State House Plaza
Palestinian mayors skip Cairo conference on Palestine representation
In Cairo, Palestinian mayors from Nablus and Tulkarem refused Egyptian invitations arguing the PLO remains the sole legitimate Palestinian representative. The dispute splits Arab moderates from hardliners as Sadat faces criticism at home for his Israel trip and regional reactions.
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PLO
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Algeria
Libya
Iraq
Syria
Butros Ghali
Arab League
Rabat
Morocco
Aquino Told He Faces Death By Firing Squad In Subversion Trial
Benigno S. Aquino Jr., a leading Marcos opponent and potential presidential candidate, was sentenced to death by firing squad for subversion murder and illegal possession of firearms. The seven man tribunal also condemned two New People’s Army leaders. Aquino called the verdict a mockery of justice and said he would accept execution if Marcos believes he is guilty.
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Philippines
UPI
Ferdinand Marcos
Benigno S. Aquino, Jr
Marcos
Aquino
Communist New People’s Army
Jovito Salonga
Supreme Court
Tractors Jam Plains in Farmers Protest Across Georgia
Thousands of tractors and a giant manure spreader rolled into Plains Georgia to protest high costs and low crop prices. A companion convoy in Plains Kansas drew about 500 tractors. Organizers vow a national strike on December 14 if goals aren’t met.
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UPI
Carter
Kansas
Georgia
Tommy Kersey
Unadilla
Billy Carter
State
Buckley faces looming opposition in Vermont lieutenant race
Montpelier reports T. Garry Buckley, amid GOP and Democratic interest, vows determination to seek a second term. Critics include Madeleine Kunin and Peter Smith, with Smith hinting at a primary challenge. Buckley defends his record, attacks liberal rivals, and emphasizes pro business, middle income support. He dismisses the looming controversy as the public reacting to the election system rather than him.
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UPI
T. Garry Buckley
Buckley
U.S. Senate
James Jeffords
Richard Snelling
John Alden
Alden
House Appropriations
Madeleine Kunin
Burlington
Peter Smith
Vermont Community College
Peter Gray
Smith
GOP
Douglas Tudhope
Tudhope
Kunin
Madeleine
Fighter Confident Ahead of Fight Says He Feels Ready
The fighter expressed confidence about his upcoming bout. He said he looks forward to a good fight and believes he is in the best shape of his career. He noted that if he runs, he is not worried about losing, having experienced both highs and lows.
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