Ford veto blocks Vietnam entry to United Nations
President Ford again vetoed Vietnam’s bid for U.N. membership citing about 800 Americans listed as missing in action. Amb. Scranton said Hanoi’s failure to account for MIAs violates U.N. criteria as the Security Council prepared to vote amid sharp international reaction.
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan
South Korea
Johannesburg workers return as African strike continues
Tens of thousands of blacks stayed home in Johannesburg on day two of a three day boycott against apartheid. Some returned to work while others stayed away. absenteeism ranged from 70 to 80 percent in the city. Police and violence reported near Soweto and Alexandra. The strike followed earlier deadly clashes and comes as Rhodesia's Smith meets Vorster in Pretoria amid Kissinger diplomacy.
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U.S
Henry A Kissinger
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Kissinger heads to Africa to push Rhodesia talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sails from Zurich to Tanzania on a mission to press Julius Nyerere Kenneth Kaunda and South Africa's Ian Smith toward negotiations over Rhodesia Namibian independence and a peaceful transfer of power. He aims to win African-led talks while avoiding direct meetings with jailed militants.
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Zambia
John Vorster
South Africa
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United Nations
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Kaunda
Vorster
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Canada Cuts Oil Exports To U.S. In Second Cut This Year
The Canadian National Energy Board announced a reduction of crude oil exports to the United States starting October 1. Exports will drop by 15 000 barrels per day to a total of 435 000. This marks the second cut imposed by Ottawa this year.
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