Chou En-Lai Dies of Cancer in Peking at 78
Chou En-lai premier of the People's Republic of China died of cancer in Beijing at 9:57 a.m. Thursday. Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping, 71, poised to succeed him, led day to day affairs during Chou's illness and is seen as favoring closer U.S. contact.
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U S Relations Unaffected After Death Of Chou En Lai
Washington reports say Chou En Lai’s death will not derail efforts to improve ties with China. Teng Hsiao ping leads day to day, with Mao’s support, as Beijing continues to invite Kissinger and Ford for closer contact.
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Itmann Company and Officials Indicted in Mine Explosion Case
A federal grand jury indicted Itmann Coal Company and four individuals for alleged violations of the Federal Coal Mine and Safety Act tied to the Itmann No 3 Mine explosion in Wyoming County on January 24 1975. The panel also charged three individuals with conspiring to obstruct a Department of the Interior investigation and two of them with perjury before a Bluefield grand jury in March 1975. Named defendants include Hampton Clark John Henry Johnson Paul Maynard Mason and John Rife.
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Two-car wreck on U S 1921 leaves pair in critical condition
A Princeton man Joseph Orell Gott, 46, was killed instantly in a head-on crash on U S 1921 near Princeton. Dana Phlegar, 26, and Robey Lail, 23, both of Princeton, were listed in critical condition at Princeton Community Hospital. Police noted no ice or snow on the highway and no charges were filed.
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Italian Workers Stage Nationwide Strikes Over Civil Service Contracts
About a million workers across Italy staged strikes to press for new civil service contracts amid the government crisis and economic tensions. Union leaders warned the political vacuum could threaten key meetings on Leyland Innocenti layoffs in Milan and broader policy plans.
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Labor leaders resign after Ford veto sparks walkout
Labor chiefs including Frank Fitzsimmons and eight AFL CIO construction union leaders quit the Collective Bargaining Committee in Construction after President Ford vetoed a bill expanding union picketing rights. Meany and others may resign from another advisory panel, heightening pressure on Labor Secretary Dunlop. Georgine says the president no longer speaks for the administration.
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Palestinians Raise Lebanese Death Toll
Beirut reports intensified civil war as Palestinian involvement brings heavy fighting across neighborhoods. More than 100 dead and at least eight injured as gunmen clash and ambulances are blocked. Syria threatens intervention while Israel vows retaliation. Beirut hospitals damaged and a large refrigeration plant burns amid the strikes.
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Pay dispute over federal pay scales reaches court
A courtroom battle centers on how to define secretary and computer operator affecting about 30 million federal workers. President Ford may add land acquisition funds for federal nature preserves in the 1977 budget. DOJ says it will comply with a court order to release secret papers in the Agnew probe. FBI arrests 23 year old David Sylvan Fine in the Wisconsin research building bombing case.
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University of Wisconsin
Hall steps aside in Moore extortion trial
U S District Judge K K Hall disqualified himself from presiding over the extortion trial of Gov Arch A Moore Jr and his former campaign manager William H Loy The trial remains scheduled for April 20 with Judge Joseph Young of Maryland to travel to Charleston for proceedings The defense argued bias citing Hall s political ties and links to Sen Robert Byrd while Hall said he could not recall meeting Loy and noted potential bias concerns but did not think Moore and Loy could not receive a fair trial
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Soviet Ships Off Angola Worry Pentagon Report
Three Soviet ships near Angola spurred U S concern over possible Soviet activity in the war. Moscow denied naval movements while Tass called Western reports a provocation. Colby said no Americans were fighting in Angola, with ambiguity over CIA support. State Dept voiced regret at Nigeria's critique of Ford's Angola policy letter.
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Spain Faces Wave of Illegal Strikes as Subway Walkout Continues
In Madrid police clash with demonstrators during a fourth day of subway labor unrest. The army seized a second private line to restore surface transport while other wildcat strikes hit metal steel and construction sectors. Officials cite leftist influence but seek a negotiated settlement to end the walkout and avoid broader disruption.
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