New York City Faces Reassessment of Federal Aid
President Ford signals a possible shift on NYC finances with a plan of fiscal frugality justifying a limited aid review. Advisers warn against letting the city default or sink, while discussions hint at a $2.8 billion aid bill despite Treasury resistance. John Connally supports help. William Simon opposes.
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Mid-Mall Santa and Downtown Christmas Glow
Santa arrives amid festive downtown growth as 1975 to 2000 era details spark seasonal bustle. Christmas trees hang from poles while crowds shake off turkey and look to gift season. A VHS rally with McGregor drew attention as decorations multiply and Santas expected to arrive.
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Venus Probes Venus-9 and Venus-10 Reaching Venus Orbits
The Soviet Venus-9 and Venus-10 missions, launched to study Venus from orbit and its atmosphere, reported strong performance. Each probe separated from its carrier, entered Venus orbit, and deployed parachutes and instruments to measure the planet's magnetic field ionized gas layer and radiation.
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Lawyers Meet For Institute In San Antonio
Central Texas lawyers gather Friday December 5 at El Tropicano Motor Hotel for a one day Penal Code Update Institute. CDLP with State Bar of Texas and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association present the fourth in a series informing lawyers of recent Penal Code and Criminal Procedure changes. Faculty includes Judge James E. Barlow and UT Law Professor Robert Dawson.
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Supreme Court clears Indira Gandhi conviction in corruption case
India’s Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, set aside Indira Gandhi’s Allahabad High Court conviction for corrupt electoral practices and lifted a six year disqualification. The decision upholds retroactive electoral law changes and opens the path to possible elections by March. The ruling maintains Congress odds at a two thirds Lok Sabha majority risk.
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Canada faces postal strike across the country
Montreal reports a 26 day mail strike threatens Christmas deliveries across Canada. The postal service and the mail carriers union remain at odds over pay and conditions, risking backlog and delayed cards gifts and overseas parcels. Carlton Cards in Toronto has cut 200 jobs with more possible losses.
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