Sadat to Buy French Jets in Secret Deal
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat announced a French jet fighter purchase including the Mirage F1 as part of a deal to replace Soviet supplied equipment. He said the exact number is secret but far fewer than 120, with deliveries to come in years, and cited Saudi backing for financing.
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Egypt
Israel
Washington
Middle East
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West Bank
Jordan River
Dr. Kissinger
Valery Giscard
Hope for Compromise on Tax Plan WASHINGTON
Congressional tax writers press for a deal with President Ford to delay the oil import tariff program after Ford rejects a new postponement request. Ford remains adamant that the first phase a $1 per barrel rise on imported oil goes into effect Saturday. Ullman and the Ways and Means Committee push a bill to force a delay until April 1. Repeal and Delay.
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al Ullman
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Means Committee
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Altman
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House Rules Committee
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D-Ore
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Ron Nessen
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Scott and Levi loyalty clash over Rockefeller ties
Washington Republican Leader Scott and Liberty Lobby aide Rittenhouse faced off over Atty. Gen designate Edward Levi. Scott called Rittenhouse’s attack vicious while Levi’s confirmation eyed a smooth Senate vote. Labor Party charged Levi aided Rockefeller interests during WWII.
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Standard Oil Co. of
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Cer
Weather Underground Claims Responsibility for Damages
A Weather Underground group claimed responsibility for a sudden incident that damaged four floors of the state department building in Washington with no injuries. A second device was found and detonated at the George P. Miller Federal Building in Oakland after warnings. Officials and federal buildings nationwide were searched as the group criticized U.S. arms aid.
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Weather Underground
George P. Miller Federal
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Calif
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State Kissinger
Charles Lightner
D.C
General Services Administration
Ford
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Indian Siege Wounds Warrior Delays Negotiations
A spokesman for Menominee militants says a cease-fire is broken after a demonstrator was shot in the left leg inside a roadblock near the 225 acre mansion estate. The wounded warrior is in grave condition, delaying mediation with the Alexian Brothers as the National Guard maintains the cease-fire.
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Wis
Menominee Warrior Society
Gordon Dickie
Menominee Peoples Committee
National Guard
Guard
Dickie
Herbert Carr
U. S. Division of Indian Health
Carr
Alexian Brothers
Chicago
Alexians
Hugh Simonson
Stocks Rally Amid Two Day Trading Surge
In a recession era, stocks take center stage as the New York Stock Exchange records its two heaviest trading days. The Dow Jones rose to 697.36 at noon Wednesday, with volume surging but prices showing signs of a pullback. Analysts caution this may not indicate a sustained bull run. Federal data show savings and loan deposits exceeded withdrawals by 550 million last month, while mortgage rates continue to fall.
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Reich & Co
Lucien Hooper
E.F. Hutton & Co
Washington
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Savings and Loan
Federal National Mortgage Assn
Goldwater Says Nixon May Aid GOP After Health
Senator Barry Goldwater reports former President Nixon plans to aid the Republican Party once healthy, likely via fundraising dinners and campaigning rather than running again. He noted a San Clemente lunch last week and expects Nixon to support GOP efforts.
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Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Nixon
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Goldwater
San Clemente
Calif
G.O.P
Disabled veteran builds makeshift hut faced with zoning ban
Charles Peterson a 44 year old Korean War veteran living on a vacant lot in Bellingham Washington slept in a wooden camper unit after six months of occupancy. City ordinances require a permanent structure and a court gave him a 10 day suspended sentence. Peterson relies on a $32 monthly disability check and fears losing his books if forced to move. Ryan Drum offered to help build a legal residence but Peterson doubts affordability.
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Charles Peterson
Peterson
Rea
Ryan Drum
Chuckle on aging makes work feel like extra effort
A© Today’s chuckle notes that as people age, tasks lose appeal while entertainment feels heavier. A light joke contrasts growing responsibilities with diminished leisure, prompting a wry reflection on changing attitudes toward work and play.
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