South will lead nation as North declines says Gov Askew
Florida Governor Reubin Askew, chairing the Southern Growth Policies Board, says a general malaise in the North will push the South to become the leading American region. He argues the North's industrial base is outdated and cities decaying while the South gains resources, beaches, forests, and population, urging capital investment and end to racial prejudice to sustain growth.
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Spanish Ambassadors Await Franco's Death
Mexico City AP report describes Republican Spain's embassy in Mexico, led by Manuel Martinez Feduchy, awaiting Franco's death and potential Mexico recognition of his successor. It notes Spain’s government in exile in Paris and Yugoslavia, and 15,000 to 40,000 Spaniards who fled to Mexico, many now Mexican citizens.
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Juan Carlos
Paris
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Partisan Fight Could Delay New York Rescue Plan
Albany and Washington circles reported a partisan feud over a near 1 billion tax package to rescue New York City and state finances. Governor Carey and lawmakers met White House aides to press Ford for federal support, amid doubt the plan will pass without Republican backing.
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Federal Reserve Board
Arthur Burns
William Seidman
Alan Greenspan
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Treasury
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Ron Nessen
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Puryear Convicted In Assault In Raleigh Case
A Wake Superior Court jury convicted Raleigh businessman Earl V. Puryear of conspiring to assault an insurance salesman who dated his teenage daughter. The verdict came after about two and a half hours of deliberation. Puryear faces up to two years. sentencing set for today. The trial described a rural Johnston County encounter on April 2 in which Puryear and others allegedly assaulted James Robert Dickens while questioning him about sexual relations with Tommie Puryear.
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Southerners urged to study regional transport energy needs
Politicians and businessmen appointed by Southern governors advocate starting regional studies of transportation and energy needs and land use capacities. They urge Southerners to aim higher and realize bold dreams, emphasizing proactive planning for future growth.
Ford's China Trip Seen As Appearance Above Policy
Ford embarks on a China visit largely for appearances rather than tangible gains. The U S China relationship rests on a fragile facade with no real trade aid or alliances yet. Officials aim to maintain contact at a high level to keep dialogue alive despite limited concrete benefits.
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