Teamsters Pension at Risk Amid IRS Action
The Internal Revenue Service revoked the Central States Pension Fund tax exempt status retroactive to January 31, 1965, citing mismanagement and questionable loans. The fund faces back taxes and potential liens, with investigations by IRS Labor and Justice Departments. Teamsters fear financial losses and member confidence shaken amid political tensions.
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Teamsters Union
Teamsters
Internal Revenue Service
Teamster Union
IRS
Labor and Justice Departments
Pension
Central States Pension Fund
Portuguese Victory in Portugal Deflates Communist Hopes
In Portugal General Antonio Ramalho Eanes won about 60 percent of four million votes, defeating Octavio Pato and signaling a strong democratic shift. Mario Soares calls the win a decisive step in democracy. Eanes is seen as prime minister-in-waiting, backed by major non Communist parties and leftist groups, with the coalition taking over 80 percent of April elections. The commentary argues unity of non Communists can defeat the Reds politically and potentially militarily if needed.
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Antonio Ramalho Eanes
Community Party
Mario Soares
Eanes
Angola veto marks rare UN stance on Angola crisis
In a rare veto by the United States, 13 of 15 Security Council members backed blocking Angola’s application amid Cuban troops and Soviet munitions on the ground. The move labels the Soviet Cuba intervention as an outrage and signals potential shifts in Africa’s political risks. The article also notes unrelated bits about pet thefts, novelist challenges, and Watergate chatter.
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United Nations
Angola
Gur
Security Council
Soviet Union
Guatemala Rises After Deadly Earthquake Recovery Efforts Continue
After the February quake that killed about 33 000 people and injured 75 000 Guatemala rebuilds with help from CARE and foreign aid. Bridges roads and rubble cleared while housing remains a major issue with 100 000 homes needed but few completed by the rainy season. Tourism returns with sites like Antigua and Tikal drawing visitors as Pan Am and AVIATECA operate mercy flights.
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Washington
Guatemala
Kjeil Laugerud Garcia
National Geographic Society
Guatemala Iy
CARE
Governent
Chichicastenango
Antigua
Tikal
Lake Atlan
U.S
Communists Trail Christian Democrats in Italian vote edge
Italy's Christian Democrats held a lead over the Communists in a pivotal federal election. Voter turnout surpassed 93 percent of the eligible 40 million, marking a historic contest since the republic's founding. The Reds control northern municipal governments, with administrations praised for efficiency and budget discipline.
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Italy
Christian Democrats
Reds
Rome
Scandal in Africa and the United Nations stance
Washington reports a United Nations Security Council unanimous censure of South Africa over racial conflict and police violence against blacks. The piece argues the UN ignores genocidal acts in Communist states while denouncing Pretoria, framing the scandal as Western misdirection and UN hypocrisy amid Africa’s one party regimes.
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Washington
United Nations
South Africa
Pretoria
U.N. Security Council
Tohannesburg
Newsweek
Israel
Rhodesia
Africa
Nigeria
Angola
Uganda
Organization of African Unity
Soviet Union
China
Security Council
Italian politics and scandals shape political landscape
The piece surveys sex scandals and alleged misuse of funds among legislators, urging focus on ethical public spending. It analyzes Christian Democrats facing a rising Communist challenge led by Enrico Berlinguer, possible coalitions, and concerns over future governance in Italy. The article notes youth voting, church influence, and the risk of Communist cabinet gains through a historic compromise.
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Christian Democrat Party
House of Deputy
Christian Democrats
Senate
House
Haeds
Enrico Berlinguer
Kremlin
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Information
Italy
Berlinguer
Haly
Juy Clace
Ust
Government Investigators Grow Amid EPA Regulation Tide
A look at the rise in federal investigators from 1954 to 1973 shows a swelling workforce across 44 agencies. By October 1973 total investigators reached 621,600 with roles spanning crime, public property, meat inspection, equal rights enforcement, border checks, foods and drugs safety, and more.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Washington
Ame
Federal Register
Civil Service Commission
U.S
Buckley on Ford Reagan Rockefeller VEEP Prospects
William F Buckley Jr analyzes the 1976 Republican vice presidential race. He argues Ford should not pick Rockefeller and doubts Reagan would accept the post. Buckley favors an unorthodox pick like James Schlesinger and weighs political risks for Ford and Reagan amid party dynamics.
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Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Siem
Reagan
Carter
Otek
Sunbelt
Yeesha
Midwest
Lyndon Johnson
John Kennedy
James Schlesinger
Ronald
New York
Goldwater
United States
Barry Goldwater
Ronald Reagan
California
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CTA
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