Kissinger Maintains Momentum On Rhodesia Peace Effort
Kissinger, aided by Britain, pushes for a Rhodesia peace conference with black majority rule within two years. He aims for a caretaker government by Christmas and rejects blacks’ demand for full parity, while British envoy Ivor Richard supervises talks. Tensions rise as neighboring leaders issue firm but cautious positions amid Western push for a swift conference and settlement.
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John Hancock Tower opens five years behind schedule
The John Hancock Tower in Boston finally opened five years late and $83 million over budget. Once mocked as a plywood skyscraper after glass failures and wind damage, the 10,344 panes were replaced at a cost of $7.5 million.
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Britain seeks IMF credits to stem pound crisis
London reports the British government will seek 3.5 billion dollars in IMF credits to halt the pound's collapse. Chancellor Healey warns living standards will fall and unemployment rise without the loan while IMF monitors policy adherence.
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