Sweden protests alleged CIA spy activities by diplomat
The Swedish Foreign Office summoned the U.S. chargé d affaires to protest alleged spy work by Bruce Hutchins, a former U.S. Embassy secretary who allegedly acted as a CIA agent in Sweden. A magazine claimed Hutchins tried to hire a Kenyan citizen to obtain information on African embassies and Swedish journalists. The allegation prompted a Swedish police investigation. the U.S. Embassy refused to comment.
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Stockholm
Sweden
U.S
Bruce Hutchins
Central Intelligence Agency
Hutchins
Arthur Spot
Angola
Argentina Junta Seizes Power After Peron Death
A military junta led by Videla takes control in 1974 after Juan Peron dies. The group vows to eradicate subversion, stabilize the economy, and restore republican democracy, with a cabinet of four generals, two admirals, and two brigadiers sworn in at the Army High Command. Public life pauses as banks close and security areas are controlled. Citizens react with cautious hope for price stability and order.
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Peron
Junt
Videla
Navy
Adm
Emilio Massera
Orlando R. Agosti
Army
Air Force
Antonio Vanek
Washington
Army High Command
Pink
South America
Venezuela
Colombia
Caribbean
Surinam
Guyana
Marines urged to shift to Europe and Middle East warfare
A Marine board urged arming the corps with greater firepower and redesigning forces to fight across Europe, the Middle East, or any front. Proposals include mobile assault regiments with tanks and APCs, ready to reinforce NATO lines or operate with the Army and U.S. forces globally.
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Washington
Corps
Europe
Middle East
Marine Corps
Vietnam
U.S
Fred Haynes
Hay
Haynes
NATO
Germany
Mideast
Asia
Senate Debates Campaign Finance Reform And Subsidies
The measure seeks subsidies only for front runners with at least 10 percent support in nonconsecutive primaries and creates a two member commission to study the nominating system. Amendments require financial disclosures within 36 days of candidacy, with income sources listed. Opposition centers on outside income limits and constitutional concerns about salary and honorariums. The bill aims to restore FEC subsidies while unresolved court deadlines and ongoing party pressure add to the stalemate.
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Allen
Howard W. Cannon
Dnev
Senate
Federal Election Commission
Congress
James Abourezk
D-S.d
House
FEC
Supreme Court
Mark C. Hatfield
Hatfield
Senate Rules Committee
Reagan Ford clash rules key primaries as Carter widens lead
The piece describes staggered delegate battles ahead of the national convention. Reagan fights Ford in New Jersey Michigan and Texas while California looms with 167 delegates. Carter expands lead with big wins over Wallace and eyes Wisconsin and New York as Udall and Jackson push for early victories. Uncommitted delegates remain pivotal.
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Reagan
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New Jersey
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Carter
Wallace
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Illinois
New York
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Dariz
Harry M. Jackson
Udall
Massachusetts
Milwaukee
Jackson
Flu Fears Rise Over Swine Flu Virus Spread
The article reports warnings of a global swine flu outbreak next season, noting a Fort Dix outbreak that killed a 19 year old Army trainee and spread to about 500 others. Advisers caution against underestimating the virus and describe large vaccine production efforts.
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Ft. Dix
Montgomery death ends long war era chapter
The article recalls Field Marshal Montgomery's career from his North Africa triumphs in 1942 to clashes with Eisenhower over strategy in the European campaign. It notes his desire for a focused push to Berlin, Eisenhower’s broader plan, and Monty’s influence on Allied operations. It mentions Rommel’s assessment and his surrender handling in 1945.
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Berlin
Eisenhower
Seine
France
Monty
Ruhr
Alamein
North Africa
Erwin Rommel
Tripoli
Manfred Rommel
Sicily
Italy
Normandy
Germany
Holland
Denmark
Laneberg Heath
World Record Bull Astronaut Sires 39760 Calves
ELBURN Ill AP Pacl Amar Astronaut a 12 year old Holstein bull has become the biggest sire with a world record 39760 calves via artificial insemination at Curtiss Breeding Service in Bourne The record certified by the Holstein Breeders Association in Brattleboro VT was celebrated by about 100 cattle breeders Astronaut weighs 2400 pounds and is owned by a nine member syndicate led by William King He is not for sale at any price and is expected to produce for several more years with an estimated million descendants
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Elburn, Ill
Paclamar Astronaut
Holstein Breeders Association
Brattleboro
Astronaut
Curtiss Breeding Service
Miles McCarry
Curtiss
McCarry
Colorado
William
Billy” King
Gaithersburg
Ihe Breedfs Association
Tremors Across Tennessee Notebook on Quake Levels
Reported tremors reached Batesville Lake and Hernando then spread toward West Tennessee. Dispatchers and Civil Defense networks noted little damage beyond telephone circuits failing. Memphis State seismograph logged about eight seconds of quake activity as experts explained Richter scale meanings and damage potential.
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Batesville
Horn
San Francisco
Britain clings to old units amid metric push in Parliament
In London the Labour government delayed debate on a UK Weights and Measures Bill amid revolt fears over compulsory metrication. The plan to be metric by 1980 faces opposition from party lawmakers and Conservatives who want more info and price safeguards. The Metrication Board, pursuing a gradual shift begun in 1963, has spent about $3 million promoting metric use, despite widespread public resistance and inflation fears tied to decimalisation.
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London
Labor
Edward Short
House of Commons
Britain
Metrication Board
America
Ford
United States
U.S
Europe
Landfill permit dispute pits church and contractors in Seattle
Officials accuse Merlino Construction Co. of illegally dumping dirt at a church site after a permit was issued. Contractors and neighbors report ongoing dumping despite stop orders. A drainage ditch was required, and a criminal complaint was filed against Merlino. The Holy Temple Church continues to meet in an old house near the disputed pile.
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Seattle
Merlino Construction Co
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