Britain votes to abolish death penalty for murder
In London the House of Commons approved a bill to end capital punishment for murder by 395 to 170. The debate coincided with a government note naming Peter Anthony Dunford's scheduled execution, though many doubt it will proceed.
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Health Center Eyes North Carolina Site in Health Fight
North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford expressed confidence that the multimillion-dollar national environmental health center will be located in his state after a lengthy site contest. A HEW secretary’s spokesman hinted a decision soon, with Washington no longer the favored location. Competitors include Martinsburg West Virginia which offered donated land. The plan envisions a $33 million complex expanding to $78 million and about 4500 employees with a $45 million annual payroll.
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Allied Nuclear Force Vote of Confidence by U S
U S officials indicate a likely agreement on an allied nuclear force led by Britain and West Germany with possible inclusion of Italy and the Netherlands. France is to be kept informed but not required to approve. decision timelines remain flexible.
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First Day of Winter Storm Lashes West Coast
A winter storm buffeted Oregon Washington and Northern California with heavy rain and snow. Yakima Washington reported 19 inches of snow on the ground and Troutdale Oregon saw over half an inch in six hours. Temperatures ranged from the low teens to upper 60s with flooding in Oregon streams and no major road closures reported.
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Charleston National Transfers $1 Million Increase Loan Limit
Charleston National Bank transfers one million dollars from undivided profits to surplus. President Paul Hinkle announced the move raises the loan limit from $900,000 to $1 million while noting the bank's financial structure exceeds $12 million.
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Soviet veto blocks U N border clash resolution
The Soviet Union vetoed a U N Security Council measure deploring the November 13 Israeli Syrian border clash. Czechoslovakia Morocco joined in the veto, while the United States and Britain sought action. The vote marked the first veto since October and followed attempts to amend the draft to win Arab support.
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South Africa Defends Apartheid at UN Assembly
Delegates from about half the 80 countries left the UN General Assembly Monday as South Africa's foreign minister Hilgard Muller defended apartheid. Guinea's Achkar Marof, chair of the UN apartheid committee, accused Muller of painting a rosy picture to cover a notorious situation.
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