Summit Talks End In Deadlock In Ethiopia Angolan War
Addis Ababa AP report says African summit to end Angola civil war failed as three nationalist groups vowed to keep fighting. Diplomats warn the deadlock may draw more Soviet, American, and South African involvement. Some say MPLA recognition by some nations foreshadows wider OAU acceptance.
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Palestinians Named To Committee At United Nations
In UN deliberations Arabs formed a five member Palestine Committee of moderates and radicals to draft a Security Council resolution on the Arab-Israeli dispute. The aim is to extend peace terms to Palestinian rights, with divisions over a moderate approach to avert a U.S. veto versus a hard line stance. In Lebanon, guerrillas and allies threatened to blockade Christian villages unless a Christian blockade of three Palestinian refugee camps is lifted as civil war intensifies. Police report 39 killed and 69 wounded overnight, bringing the war toll to over 8,000 dead and about 25,000 wounded since April 1.
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Israel
Beirut, Lebanon
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Beirut
America Faces Health Habits Shortcomings and Gains
A federal HEW health report finds improvements in medical care but warns that American health still lags due to personal habits. Excessive alcohol and tobacco use, poor diet, and lack of exercise drive heart disease, cancer, and lung illness, though changes in behavior could prevent most deaths and disabilities. Infant mortality has plateaued around 4 percent yearly since 1964, with the 1974 rate at 16.5 per 1000 live births, ranking the U.S. fifteenth worldwide, while child deaths from infectious diseases have fallen dramatically since 1950.
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HEW
United States
Reagan Says Plan Misinterpreted As $90 Billion Cut
Reagan admitted a Chicago speech caused misreading of a $90 billion federal cut plan. He insisted the proposal shifted responsibilities and funds to state and local governments rather than eliminating programs. Campaign aides stressed emphasis on the concept of shifting power to the states.
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California
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Chicago
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Illinois
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Humphrey urges end to Angolan involvement in USC speech
Sen Hubert H Humphrey speaking at the University of Southern California urged the United States to end its involvement in Angola saying the country is not yet another Vietnam but that civil war risks could produce a profound and destructive conflict. Rep Paul N McCloskey warned in Dayton that Reagan’s nomination could destroy the Republican party noting Reagan’s conservative litmus test while governor of California.
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University of Southern California
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Vietnam
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Calif
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Ohio
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McCloskey
University of Dayton
California
Reagan Flaws Worry GOP in Boston AP report
The Christian Science Monitor cites a Boston AP wire report noting GOP leaders nationwide fret over Ronald Reagan’s weaknesses as a presidential candidate, more than Gerald Ford’s. Of 153 officials surveyed, 92 replied highlighting Reagan's simplistic approaches, lack of depth in federal administration, and foreign policy inexperience.
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Travelers to Raise Malpractice Rates in Southern California
Los Angeles AP Travelers Insurance says it will raise malpractice rates by the state ceiling of 327 percent and pursue higher rates. A slowdown protest by doctors disrupts about 100 hospitals in five counties, affecting nearly 26,000 hospital workers. The Hospital Council reports 4,317 laid off, 18,688 with reduced hours, and 2,658 managers with pay cuts. Picketing occurred at the Hospital Council offices. emergencies are being handled with no life endangerments. The slowdown is projected to cost about 700,000 dollars in hospital revenue daily.
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Travelers Insurance Co
California
Hartford, Conn
Hospital Council of Southern California
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