Fired FBI supervisor Alan Rotton dies amid despondence
Alan Rotton, 42, an FBI supervisor fired three days earlier for alleged criminal misconduct, died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot at his Burke Virginia home. Police and FBI sources described him as despondent after notification of his dismissal. He had 14 years with the FBI and denied the charges in a Washington Post statement.
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Kennedy Eyes 1980 Run Despite Carter Upswing
White House reports indicate Carter won Florida Democratic caucus support from Black, Hispanic and Jewish voters, while Kennedy says he will run. Iowa UAW backs Kennedy with CAP Council naming him favored to receive delegates, as ONeill accepts convention chair role to unify the party.
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Flatbed Truck Crashes Into Drive-In Restaurant
A flatbed truck plowed into a drive-in in Ft Collins Colo Friday just before opening. Driver Henry Mills 71 was taken to a hospital for observation while two other workers at the far end of the building were not hurt.
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Senate panel delays SALT II vote amid killer amendment push
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee halted action on several amendments aimed at killing the SALT II treaty. After a slow first week of line by line review, no votes were taken Friday and the panel plans to resume on Monday with amendments voting set for Tuesday.
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Thatcher to Visit United States December 17 18
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher accepted President Carter's invitation for her first official U S visit December 17 and 18. White House says talks will cover Zimbabwe Rhodesia Namibia policy Africa issues and Atlantic alliance with other topics including Northern Ireland.
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UAW Eyes Diminished Chrysler Contract By Next Thursday
UAW President Douglas Fraser said negotiations with Chrysler Corp will push toward a reduced contract with a noon Thursday deadline. The move aims to pressure both sides to an agreement, though a strike threat is not present for Chrysler's 101,000 workers.
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Soviet Amnesties Free Mothers and Juveniles in Year of the Child
Moscow Radio reports a decree by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet signed by Leonid Brezhnev grants amnesty to all mothers and juveniles serving criminal sentences. Most dangerous criminals are excluded and cases against beneficiaries will be dropped. In Rome, Italian air traffic controllers end a seven hour strike after talks with President Pertini, resuming duty at 63 airports.
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Decontamination Start Planned for Three Mile Island Water
Harrisburg AP. Decontamination of radioactive water from Three Mile Island will begin next week as 400000 gallons of spilled water are treated. Metropolitan Edison plans to pump the water through organic resin filters in a new 5 million system after a court refused to block the plan.
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Union pressure and county payroll woes amid Chrysler talks
The report links union pressure to a looming deadline as Chrysler seeks special concessions for a federal loan guarantee. Wayne County, home to about 2.7 million people, faces a $19.5 million deficit with 5,000 workers unpaid but still on duty.
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Britain urges quick Zimbabwe elections under British supervision
Britain called for a rapid cease fire in the Zimbabwe Rhodesian war and new elections under British supervision within two months after the London peace conference ends. The conference accepted Britain's draft constitution from the Patriotic Front and moved to agree on election procedures and other steps toward full independence.
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Leftist group backs junta in El Salvador rethink
The Feb. 28 Popular League announced it would reconsider its opposition to El Salvador's new ruling junta and may join the regime. In a Friday news conference the group said it would end violence against the junta. Earlier, Col. Simon Tadeo Martell was shot dead by four youths with submachine guns in Panama suburb of San Salvador.
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China risks ending U S ties over Taiwan treaty dispute
Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher told the U S Circuit Court of Appeals that President Carter cannot terminate the 1954 Taiwan pact without congressional approval. A ruling limiting the president could push China to reassess relations, risking long lasting consequences before the January 1 treaty end date. The suit, led by Senator Barry Goldwater and 25 conservative lawmakers, seeks expedited review of Judge Gasch’s decision.
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Oil firms cited for 95 million in pricing violations
Four major oil companies face 95 million dollars in alleged pricing and allocation violations as part of a federal Energy Department probe that has already uncovered about 5 billion dollars in discrepancies. Exxon AT& T? ARCO and others cited. Atlantic Richfield leads with 67.9 million in probable violations.
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