Chou En-lai Dies at 77 in China Cancer Claim
Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-lai died at 9 57 a m local time Thursday from cancer. He played a central role since 1949 guiding foreign policy toward the United States and away from the Soviet Union while steering China through Maoist campaigns and international diplomacy.
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China
Chou En-Lai
Tokyo
Usinhua
Radio Press
State Department
Washington
Chon
Leading Foree
Iowa
Mao
Chou
Chow
Soviet Union
United States
South Africa to Pull Troops From Angola in 48 Hours
South Africa told the Ford administration it will withdraw its roughly 1,200 troops aiding an anti-Soviet faction in Angola within 48 hours. Washington sought a withdrawal to bolster African unity’s pressure on Cuba and the Soviet Union to exit Angola. CIA and White House officials denied U.S. pilots or forces are assisting anti-Soviet factions, while African foreign ministers prep a summit to back the MPLA.
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Organization For African Unity
Cuba
Soviet Union
Angola
Africa
Marxist Popular Movement
MPLA
Ths
United States
South Africa
Organization of Afric In Unity
U.S
White House
CIA
William Colby
NBC TV
Today Show
Colby
Vietnam
Pentagon
William Greener
OAU
Jonas Savimmbi
UNITA
Amtrak
Lincoln
Neb
Borning
Dex Moistellers
Bankers Trust Go
Ryan
Town
New Albia
Tripoli
Elma
Waukon
Fayette
Weat Union
Oelwein
Guttenberg and Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Ford's 7 Percent Poll Slump Stirs Apathy Claim
Ford campaign officials call the Gallup result a temporary setback caused by voter apathy as Ronald Reagan's team notes the nation seeks leadership. Ford, yet to begin his 1976 tour, visits campaign HQ and touts confidence in manager Howard Callaway amid questions over declining support.
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Associated Press
Ford
Ronald Reagan
White House
Howard Callaway
Ford Sees Budget Keeping 1977 Spending Below 395 Billion
President Ford aims to hold fiscal year 1977 outlays under 395 billion with a plan sketched by Budget Director James Lynn. Aides warn the budget could trigger protests from many interest groups. Nessen notes deficits and possible surpluses depending on implementation and Congress actions.
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Washington
Dps
Ford
James Lynn
Nessen
Congress
Nesgen
Relief Fades Cold as Iowa Sees Slight Warmth Lift
After two days of subzero wind chills Iowa forecasts a moderating trend. Highs should range from five below in the northeast to about 20 in the south, with lingering subzero overnights and weekend warming into the 20s and 30s. Weather officials cite a high pressure ridge and reduced winds for relief while noting extreme cold lingering in several towns.
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Robert Cummings
Leon
Eric Radius
Cedar Falls
Favenue Dam
Lamont
NWS
Montana
Nebraska
Berning
Cruston
Amtrak
Bob Berning
Italy Civil Workers Strike Ties Up Government Amid Crisis
Rome reports hundreds of civil servants joined a 24 hour strike demanding new contracts as Prime Minister Moro resigns. CIA chief Colby denies covert funding claims while Italy reels from unemployment 7 percent and 40 firms in financial trouble. Rebels debate Western Europe’s Communist party role as the coalition collapses.
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Rome
Ialy
Chiriss Und Democrats
CIA
William Colby
Italy
Piumicina
Christian Democratic
Alla Moro
Labor Advisers Quit Over Veto in Labor Picketing Row
Nine labor members of a key presidential advisory committee on construction quit over President Ford vetoing a bill expanding union picketing rights. The AFL-CIO leaders accuse Ford of a double cross and vow to withhold political support in 1976. Dunlop weighs resignation as he examines his cabinet future amid the clash between labor and management factions.
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Chow
Ford
China
Teng Hsiao-ping
Mao Tse-lung
Chou
Washington
Hharaides
United States
Robert Georgine
Afl-Cio Building and Construction Rales Department
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Dunlop
Detroit
Leonard Wood
Jack
United Auto Workers
Woman Charged with ADC False Statements
Margaret Yancey of 2706 Matthew Drive SW was charged with obtaining ADC benefits by willfully false statements. Arraigned in Linn district court, prelim hearing set, released to ADC services. Prosecutors allege dec years 1973 to 1978, false reports of marital status and income, with about 17000 in benefits claimed. No involvement by husband shown.
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Margaret Yancey
Matthew Drive
Yancey
Linn District Court
Jim
Department of Adult Correction Services
ADC
Chuckle Jaffnon Period Described as Financial Downturn
A quirky phrase marks a period labeled Chuckle Jaffnon suggesting a time of potential financial loss linked to peculiar terms and local jargon. The source presents the term as a cultural or humorous reference rather than a formal economic event.
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Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Communist Party
Chiang Kai-shek
Party
Chinese People’s Political Consultative Commmittee
Chou Entai
South African
Ford Election Committee
Reagan
Tion
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Lynn
Ron
Gazette
Colby Hedges
Moro
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Eucrope
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