Strikes and clashes rock Spain as protests surge
Across Spain, police clashed with students and workers in Madrid and Barcelona amid a broad labor upheaval challenging King Juan Carlos's government. Tear gas, arrests, and campus clashes marked the day as subways, banks, and industries idled, with tens of thousands on strike and calls for amnesty and democratic reforms.
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Divided African Peace Summit Moves Toward Angolan Compromise
Addis Ababa reports a split African peace summit edging toward a compromise on Angola. Ministers indicate possible OAU recognition denial to the Soviet backed MPLA. MPLA says it advances beyond Carmona as FNLA forces reportedly parachute into Quifangondo. Cuban withdrawal dispute cited as Havana dismisses OAU calls.
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Lawmakers Clash Over Mandatory Prison Terms in Crime Bills
In a Roanoke Valley debate, Del. A Victor Thomas advocates reinstating mandatory prison terms for felonies involving deadly weapons, urging deterrence amid a nationwide crime wave. Sen A Joe Canada counters by prioritizing victims and supports violence crime penalties via incapacitation. Lawyers caution on impact and constitutional concerns as Republican and Democratic leaders prepare afternoon caucus.
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Bank Officials Scrutinize Two Big Banks For Loans
Washington AP reports the national banks administrator says First National City Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York are under special supervisory attention due to a relatively high proportion of classified loans. Officials deny financial trouble, noting they have emerged healthy from last year but face ongoing loan problems amid recession, especially in real estate.
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Federally Financed Pot and Sex Experiments May Start Soon
In Carbondale, Illinois, Southern Illinois University may begin federally financed experiments on marijuana and human sexual response within a week. Dr Harris Rubin reports readiness pending Justice Department immunity approval. FDA endorsed the project amid opposition from Senator Thomas Eagleton who calls the studies irrelevant and appalling.
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Grain policy shift eases Russia sales amid Meany warning
Grain officials announced a five year long term sales plan to Russia starting October 1 next year. The deal lifts the embargo on current shipments and intends to meet Russia's 1975 76 needs totaling about 17.2 million tons projected by USDA last fall. Sherwin noted Russia could buy up to four more million tons without further US consultation. USDA expects insights on spring wheat crops and corn planting as harvest approaches. Winter wheat planted last fall will be ready for harvest in June and July.
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Sherwin
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Teen dies in school film project stabbing at Alton High
Ned Nilsson, 16, a National Honor Society member and varsity basketball reserve, died after a knife intended to be restrained by a wooden board pierced his chest during a rehearsal for a student film. Principal Blaine Bonygne and Ned’s mother called him a perfect, topnotch kid. Police seized the film. no charges filed yet.
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Ned Nilsson
Alton High School
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Godfrey
Ned
Bonygne
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Politics Continued inge One Michigan Bill to Aid Democrats
Michigan Governor William Mil liken signed a law to help state Democrats avert a possible challenge to their delegation at next summer's national presidential convention. Senator Charles Mathias criticized party leaders for failing to defend social programs for the poor. Betty Ford urged Republican women to rally for GOP victories this fall. Senator Robert Byrd filed West Virginia primary entries for president and for a fourth Senate term. A Sanford spokesman said Terry Sanford, hospitalized in Massachusetts with chest pains, has canceled rest of week plans. tests show no heart attack.
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Charles McC. Mathias
Ford
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Robert C. Byrd
Charleston
W. Va
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U.S. Senate
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Terry Sanford
Sanford
Massachusetts
Agatha Christie Dies At Age 85 In England
Agatha Christie, famed mystery writer and creator of Hercule Poirot, died at 85 in England. Her prolific 56 year career yielded 85 novels and 17 plays with more than 350 million copies sold.
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Dame Agatha
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