Spanish executions spark European protests and turmoil
The five Basque and urban guerrilla suspects were executed by firing squads at dawn, provoking worldwide condemnation. Protests erupted from Paris to Geneva with injuries and embassy attacks as governments recall ambassadors and Franco faces calls to step down.
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Sadat says U S assures new pact on Golan Heights
Cairo President Anwar Sadat warned that the United States has assured Egypt Israel will not attack Syria and that another disengagement agreement for the Golan Heights will be sought. He said Palestinians will join efforts for an overall settlement and criticized Arab critics and the Soviet Union. He accused Jordan’s King Hussein of negotiating toward a settlement in the occupied West Bank and defended Egypt’s role in past conflicts.
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Pope Paul canonizes Spaniard amid Spain Vatican tiff
Pope Paul VI elevates Juan Macias to sainthood in St Peter's as Spain boycotts the mass over capital punishment protests. He laments the executions of five young terrorists, noting a sad moment for the ceremony and calling for clemency. The 330 year old miracle involved rice multiplication in Olivenza.
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Gunmen hold Spaghetti House in Knightsbridge siege
About 200 police surrounded the Spaghetti House in Knightsbridge after gunmen stormed the restaurant at 1 45 am. Negotiations ended with police saying no bargains and the gunmen trapped and under pressure. A staffer escaped, calling police, and a bank satchel of takings was recovered.
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Candidates Seek Security Ahead of 1976 Campaigns
Shriver and former Gov. Carter say they reached the funding threshold for Secret Service protection though the FEC will verify after the next campaign reports in October. Other Democrats including Shapp Sanford Harris fall short. Ford is the only current Republican candidate and Mansfield suggested protection could extend to McCarthy Kennedy and Humphrey. Protection requires $2006 in $250+ contributions in 20 states, with teams of agents and potential travel complications, including air travel logistics.
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Gunfire Scatters Vets Near Portuguese Capital
In Lisbon area gunfire erupted as five men tried to seize guns from an armory near Libson. A soldier and an attacker were wounded while disabled veterans clashed with security, blocking government exits and staging protests across the city. Authorities said the attackers fled with a guard’s rifle and that leftist or rightist motives were not confirmed. Six veteran groups have led anti-government actions, including demonstrations and blockades, to press for benefits and rehab.
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OPEC price talks hinge on nine-nation bloc strategy
Amunzegar outlined Iran mobilizing a nine-nation bloc via two or three alternate price proposals discussed in twice-daily calls with Shah Pahlevi. Yamani tied price stabilization to expanding the French-led oil conference to cover other third world exports. Prince Saud Faisal cited the nine month freeze as enabling a compromise as the Paris talks begin October 13. OPEC controls 20 percent of world petroleum exports.
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Israel economic hold-down sparks public discontent
Leah Lubin, an Israeli house wife from Tel Aviv, said she expected changes but found them drastic. The measures raise prices on cigarettes, soap, wine and sundry items by five percent, as businesswoman comments describe the new tax laws as unfair and impactful on the little people.
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Rhodes Proposes New Legislation For Firearms
Washington AP House Republican Leader John Rhodes said he will introduce a bill to make it a federal crime to use a firearm in committing a crime He opposes broad gun control arguing it hurts law abiding citizens but supports federal action when a gun is used He also discussed presidential candidates and campaign finance limits in a wide political overview
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