Kissinger delays U.N. speech as Middle East talks continue
Secretary Kissinger canceled a planned U.N. General Assembly speech to press for an interim Egypt Israel settlement. He said big issues are largely settled but a buildup of fine points remains. Any initialing of the pact now hinges on continued talks with Sadat and Rabin as Moynihan prepares the speech for Monday.
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Jerusalem
UPI
Egypt
Israel
Henry Kissinger
U.N
Kissinger
Yigal Allon
Yitzhk Rabin
U.S
Patrick Moynihan
General Assembly
Sadat
Dealer Sees Wave Of Gas Station Closings
Allen Dalziel, president of the State Gasoline Dealers Association, says oil companies are forcing independents out, with five Cedar Rapids stations giving up leases last week. He warns the public will face few choices and many stations will become gas only.
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Allen Dalziel
Cedar Rapids
Dalziel
State Gasoline Dealers’ Assn
Des Moines
Iowa Association
Congress
Washington
Oil Firms Move Toward Direct Retailing of Gasoline
Experts say major oil companies will push into direct gasoline retailing, potentially reducing competition and holding prices down briefly, then risking dealer closures and higher margins within a year. Iowa dealers back a stand against franchises and may back shutdowns if needed.
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James Patterson
Indiana University
U.S. to Halve Nike Hercules Batteries in West Germany
The Pentagon plans to cut eight of sixteen Nike Hercules anti-aircraft missile batteries in West Germany, a move kept secret for political sensitivity. The phase-out would remove about 72 launchers and over 1,200 personnel, saying missiles are obsolete and defense could be covered by Hawk systems and German-based fighters. NATO and West Germany will review the plan.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
West Germany
Europe
NATO
Germany
Oswald threat letter to FBI allegedly destroyed
The Dallas Times Herald reports Lee Harvey Oswald sent a threatening letter to the FBI days before Kennedy's assassination. The note, which did not mention Kennedy, was said to have triggered an internal inquiry into its destruction and nonreporting. The paper cites FBI officials and sources alleging secrecy for 12 years.
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Dallas
UPI
Lee Harvey Oswald
FBI
Kennedy
Dallas Times Herald
Oswald
Marina
James Hosty
Bureau
Clarence Kelley
Times Herald
Ford backs law enforcement on school desegregation but opposes forced busing
President Ford said he will enforce court orders in the Boston desegregation plan but rejects using forced bus ing as the best path to quality education. He urged energy independence, blasted Democratic cooperation, and pressed for a 200 mile fishing rights limit amid Maine unemployment. He spoke at a Republican fundraiser and AFL-CIO rally in Augusta.
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Ford
Tin Man
Rick Webber
Bangor
Maine
Augusta
Webber
Newport R.I
UPI
Boston
New England
Congress
Congressional
U.S
Democratic Congress
Afl-Cio
Washington
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Meany pushes grain weapon against Soviet Union policy
AFL-CIO President George Meany argues the U S should use grain surpluses as a diplomatic tool and calls on longshoremen to refuse loading Soviet bound wheat ships. A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction allowing ships to load while a New Orleans judge refused to issue a restraining order without a strike. Meany criticized private grain operators and urged government handling of future deals with Russia. He also speculated on 1976 political chances and criticized Nixon, Ford, and wage demands.
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Afl-Cio
George Meany
Soviet Union
U.S
Meany
Texas
Gulf Coast
Houston
New Orleans
Great Lakes
Russia
Harry Truman
White House
Richard Nixon
Ford
Ford Administration
UMW Seeks End To Coal Strike
The United Mine Workers called for a meeting with industry representatives to help end a three week coal strike. Secretary-Treasurer Harry Patrick urged miners to return to work Tuesday, saying injunctions by companies hinder local disputes. Four Logan county miners were chosen for the UMW delegation to argue against court injunctions.
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Charleston
W.va
United Mine Workers
UMW
Harry Patrick
Patrick
Logan County
Chuckle on a church bulletin board line
A church bulletin board quotes a wry line about hospitality: You aren't too bad to come in. You aren't too good to stay out. The humorous remark plays on welcome and judgment in a humorous copyright note.
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