Ford Begins First Leg Of China Tour To Foster Mutual Understanding
President Ford departs Andrews Air Force Base on a 10 day trip to Asia starting with Alaska. He says the goal is to foster mutual understanding while reaffirming U.S. views. Kissinger travels with him as officials note no dramatic announcements are planned. Ford will visit Peking after stops in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
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China
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People’s Republic of China
Andrews Air Force Base
United States
Asia
Chinese Liaison Office
Indonesia
Philippines
Henry A. Kissinger
Betty
Susan
Fairbanks
Alaska
Anchorage
Peking
Tokyo
U.S
Teng Hsiao-Ping
Mao
Pacific
Ted Stevens
Santa Clauses Instructed On Do's And Don'ts Of Job
New York AP Thirty Santa Clauses line up in Times Square for final inspection to man chimneys and collect donations for holiday dinners. The Volunteers of America issues do and don'ts including be jolly, avoid overfamiliarity, keep chimney access clear, and refer questions to headquarters.
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U N Security Council Works To End Deadlock
United Nations New York AP report details last minute Security Council efforts to resolve a deadlock on Syria price for extending the Golan Heights peace force mandate. Israel and Syria backers seek a six month extension while Syria demands broad Middle East authority including the Palestinian issue.
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Kurt Waldheim
Azevedo Declares Revolt IIs Over
Lisbon AP Premier Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo announced Portugal had moved past a leftist revolt as ultra left paratroopers seized air bases earlier in the week. The government, claiming military backing, resumes work and purges pro Communist officers including Admiral Rosa Coutinho and Admiral Armando Filgueiras Soares from the Revolutionary Council.
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Armando Filgueiras Soares
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Timor Divisions Over Future Status of Portuguese Timor
Three Timorese factions move to different futures in the Southeast Asia crisis. UDT and Apodeti back integration with Indonesia from Balibo while Fretilin proclaims a 400 year old colony as an independent state in Dili and establishes a provisional government in Darwin. Fretilin plans UN appeal as Indonesian forces are accused of aggression.
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Dili
Jose Ramos Horta
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Horta
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Ford nominates Stevens to Supreme Court
President Ford names John Paul Stevens of Chicago to fill the Douglas vacancy, prompting a quick Judiciary Committee hearing plan. Stevens, 55, urged expeditious service and judicial dignity, while observers note potential centrist-leaning justice with a conservative tilt. Betty Ford voiced disappointment at no woman on the court.
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John Paul Stevens
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Wisconsin
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Nuclear Plants Sabotage Risk Warned in NRC Report
A Mitre Corp study for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission warns terrorists foreign agents and organized crime could sabotage licensed nuclear facilities. It cites potential cooperation among groups and China’s growing threat, outlines vulnerable stages, and urges strengthened security measures.
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Washington
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Mitre Corp
Trish Republican Army
United States
China
New Zealand Prime Minister Loses Election
Wellington AP. Prime Minister Bill Rowling conceded the defeat of his Labor government in a National party upset. The National party was expected to win by at least 13 seats in the 87 seat parliament, compared with Labor's 23 in 1972. Rowling retained Tasman seat but at least five Labor ministers faced re election battles.
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Tasman
Baptists Burn Records Labeled Immoral Music
In Tallahassee a Baptist church torched Elton John and Rolling Stones records to protest rock music as immoral. About $2,200 worth of albums were incinerated after prayers, with youth members urged to discard Top 40 records they felt awakened unrestrained appetite, amid claims rock music unsettles youths and even gospel rock can mislead.
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