Lebanon Premier faces nation as factions weigh reforms
In a nationwide broadcast Premier Karami and President Franjieh outline a plan after months of strife. They signal a cabinet expansion, constitutional wealth redistribution, and dialogue with Palestinian groups under limits. The ceasefire and talks aim to end eight months of violence amid Lebanon’s sectarian power balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karami
Mostem
Suleiman Franjieh
Maurice Couve de Murville
Franjieh
Amity
Lebanon
Franfieh
Israel
Islands Laborites Ousted by National Party Victory
Wellington AP reports New Zealand voters elected the National Party to form government, ousting Prime Minister Wallace Rowling after a campaign centered on inflation and the economy. Robert Muldoon becomes prime minister, as National wins 53 seats to Labor's 34 in the singular chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
National Party
Labor
Wallace E. Rowling
Robert Muldoon
U.S
South Vietnam
Muldoon
Minster
Norman E. Kirk
People’s Republic of China
Rowling
Kark
Tasman
President Ford seeks polar bear protection pact ratified
President Ford asked the Senate to ratify an international agreement on polar bear conservation before leaving for Alaska. The accord, reached November 15, 1973, involves Canada Denmark Norway the Soviet Union and the United States. It covers hunting and capture with specified exceptions and calls for joint research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Alaska
Senate
Canada
Denmark
Norway
Soviet Union
United States
Factions Battle Over Ex-Colony Timor Debates Independence
The Fretilin movement declared a People's Democratic Republic in Timor while rival factions and Indonesia claim Timor remains part of Indonesia. Portugal blames itself for not starting peace talks as fighting escalates since mid August on the New Jersey sized island. Fretilin says it seeks UN admission, resisting Indonesian aggression, while Jakarta and pro Indoesian groups push different outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fretilin
Portuguese Timor
Indonesia
Portugal
Lisbon
New Jersey
Xavier Do Amiral
Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guomien
Zales
Zales Custom Charge Bank
Amencard
American Express Diners Clube
Carie Blanche
Diamond Store
Westchester Mall
High Point Enterprise
Adam Malik
Jakarta
Balibe
Timor Democratic Union
UDT
Apodeti Party
Woodbury
Westinghouse
Proctor Silex
Toaster
Hamilton Beach
Nocei
Iboreum Riff Tobacco
Mastercraft
Aserea Netas
Norelco
Arrid
An. Perspire
Intecar Lon
Insivon
Fline
Nea
BRACH
ZEREX
Bordens
Noel
Ematt
Regulaat
Keebler
Mailto
Rex Eton
N.C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!