Carter unsure of future run for 1980 re election
President Carter says he does not know if he will run in 1980 or whether he would win if he does. He cites public opinion, congressional response, and foreign affairs as limits on presidential power while noting a potential summit with Brezhnev if a second SALT treaty proceeds. He also defends his firing of U S attorney Marston and urges review of the facts in Congress.
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So Long Chicago Ends Daily News Run
The Chicago Daily News published its last edition on Saturday after 102 years. Pressman Wynne Witt surveyed final copies rolling off the press at 6 a.m. as financial troubles forced the closing.
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Chicago Daily News
Daily News
Wynne Witt
Resignation Seen for Diplomat Habib in State Dept Shuffle
Washington reports Philip C. Habib under secretary of state for political affairs will resign for health reasons next week. David D. Newsom, US ambassador to Indonesia, slated to replace him. Habib to move to Stanford as a diplomatic lecturer after seven weeks recovery from a December heart event.
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Guerrilla Front rejects Rhodesian settlement as traitors named
The Patriotic Front led by Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo denounced the Salis bury agreement as a sham and branded Muzorewa Sithole and Chirau as traitors. The move followed a spate of bombings in Salisbury, while Muzorewa sought British recognition in London.
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Ethiopians Readied for Massive Ogaden Offensive
Diplomatic sources say Ethiopia plans a two week major offensive in the Ogaden against Somalia. Mengistu predicts a swift victory with Soviet and Cuban backing. observers expect a prolonged guerrilla war in southern Ogaden.
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Venezuelan airliner crash toll climbs as search continues
Rescue crews pressed in shark filled waters off Caracas for the bodies of 47 aboard a Venezuelan domestic airliner. Four bodies were recovered at dawn bringing total to 21, with all victims believed Venezuelan. In Rome, political talks on a Communist backed government reported progress as Premier designate Andreotti negotiates with six parties. Craxi said a majority government would not include the Communists but would offer them a responsible role in the confidence vote.
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Bettino Craxi
Partisan fundraising tops 24.1 million in four federal elections
Republicans raised and spent far more than Democrats in the year’s four federal races. GOP totals reached 18.5 million raised and 18 million spent while Democrats took in 5.6 million and spent 4.9 million. Byrd claims 61 senators backing canal treaties.
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UPI
Senate
Robert Byrd
Record-breaking Salyut crew to stay aloft two more weeks
Moscow based Salyut crew led by Yuri Romanenko and Georgy Grechko, joined by Soyuz 28’s two man international team, extended their space stay beyond 84 days as flight director Alexei Yeliseyev announced Saturday. The milestone occurred at 5:36 a.m. Moscow time.
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UPI
America
Alexei Yeliseyev
Farmers block Mexican goods at international bridge
About a thousand farmers blocked traffic at the International Bridge along the Rio Grande to protest Mexican agricultural imports. Spokesman Tommy Kersey declared success as the rally backed up traffic for about 30 minutes, then dispersed for a separate Rio Grande Valley airport gathering with Gov. Dolph Briscoe.
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Texas
UPI
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United States
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Dolph Briscoe
Legislature urged merger of Linn-Mar and Marion districts
Marion Independent residents pressed Sen. Rush to lead a merger of Linn-Mar and Marion Independent School districts to fix declining enrollment and financial strain. They warned emotional issues and boundary redraws complicate voter approval and urged equalizing valuation behind each student.
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Louis Harris poll insights on public opinion
The Gazette editorial references the Louis Harris poll to reveal prevailing public attitudes. It summarizes trends in voter sentiment, trust in institutions, and issues shaping opinion, highlighting key demographic differences and implications for policy.
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