Kissinger Aims U S Backing of Rhodesian Black Majority
Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States will back negotiations to grant Rhodesia's black majority control. He spoke at Waddington RAF Base before a two week Africa tour, signaling support for black liberation movements and possible indirect military aid while urging speedy majority rule in Rhodesia. He met with British officials and outlined a broad Africa mission.
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Court Denies Release Of Campaign Funds To Candidates
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Federal Election Commission to disburse over 1.4 million dollars in matching funds until Congress and President Ford agree on a bill to revive the FEC. The ruling adds pressure on Reagan and seven Democratic candidates awaiting funds while Ford’s own 910,009 request remains pending. Senator Church criticized the delay as unconscionable, noting candidates’ reliance on matching funds for campaigns.
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Antibusing Rally in Washington Draws Thousands
Antibusing groups from around the country assemble in Washington for a march and rally aiming to pressure Congress to ban forced busing for desegregation. Organizers estimate up to 40,000 attend, with a 1% mile parade from the Washington Monument to the Capitol and a rally on the west steps.
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Parliament To Pick Lebanese President
Beirut reports Christian President Suleiman Franjieh resigned under pressure from Muslims and Christians as parliament prepared to convene for a successor. Franjieh signed a constitutional amendment enabling immediate selection. Fighting continued around Beirut with many killed and wounded. airport shelling disrupted flights. Action in London and Washington focused on cease-fire enforcement and a new security force drawn from Lebanese factions.
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Meany Blasts The GOP For Four More Years
CIO President George Meany accuses seven years of Republican leadership of recession, unemployment, inflation and the largest U.S. budget deficit in history. He faults Ford vetoes for cutting essential services and argues prior administrations expanded welfare, housing, education and opportunities for the poor and middle class.
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Violent Outbreaks Follow Marches in Boston Report
After tens of thousands marched in a "Procession Against Violence" in Boston police reported false bomb threats and scattered violence. Cars were stoned, a Jamaica Plain church window was smashed, and the courthouse bombing sparked evacuations. A letter claiming credit circulated. authenticity undetermined. Police tied none of the threats to the city’s racial tensions. The march leaders included Sens Kennedy and Brooke, Governor Dukakis, Cardinal Medeiros, and Mayor White.
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Kevin H. White
U.S. Orthodox Celebrate Easter A Week Late
About six million Orthodox Christians in the United States and Canada celebrate Easter on a different date, following a 325 AD council decree that the feast must follow the Hebrew Passover, which ends midweek.
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Miss Fyodorova Reunited With Daughter in Stamford
Russian actress Zoya Fyodorova, 64, arrived in Stamford to join her daughter Victoria Polly, who lives in the United States with her husband Frederick Polly. They plan their first child together, while Fyodorova remains in contact with Victoria and awaits the three month visa.
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