UN moves to block acts of terrorism by drafting treaty
A compromise between Western and Arab nations clears the first major hurdle toward a UN treaty against hostage taking. West Germany and 37 co sponsors win support for a 35 nation drafting panel next year. Libyan concessions and procedural tweaks open path to General Assembly approval amid possible Arab resistance.
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United Nations
N.Y. AP
General Assembly
Full Assembly
U.N
Israel
Middle East
Vienna
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Libya
Navy records highest desertion rate in 1976
The Pentagon published that the Navy desertion rate reached 24.8 per 1000 enlisted during fiscal 1976, the highest on record. Officials cite no confirmed causes and formed a study group under Vice Admiral Watkiss to investigate and recommend cures. The Army Marine and Air Force rates varied, with the Marines showing the worst overall rate but improving from the prior year.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Air Force
Pentagon
James D. Watkins
Wise energy policies urged by adviser at Mississippi conference
Science adviser Chalmer Kirkbride warned that without wise energy policies the nation could face radical lifestyle changes, unemployment, and even disorder. He urged continued reliance on nuclear energy, cautioned about oil imports, and called for a coherent national plan amid rising electricity demand and coal use challenges.
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Jackson
Miss
Chalmer Kirkbride
Kirkbride
Mississippi Power & Light
Congress
W. Denham Crawford
Edison Electric Institute
Crawford
Maverick Utica mayor arrested for locking police chief door
Utica mayor Edward A. Hanna and locksmith Donald Zwilioux were arrested on third degree criminal trespass after Hanna sought access to gun permit records and ordered a locksmith to pick the lock of the police chief’s office. Hanna suspended Chief Benny Rotundo and four officers, saying the department is too controlled and self serving. Hanna, known for bold moves since taking office in 1973, has a history of clashes with business, government and unions. The pair were released on their own recognizance and due back in court December 16.
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Utica
N.Y
Edward A. Hanna
Hanna
New York City
Associated Press
Albany
Donald Zwilioux
Benny Rotundo
Joseph Scarfarotti
Edward Cahill
Rotundo
Cahill
William Galle
Nicholas LaBella
Robert Mazza
Public Safety Commissioner
Feeder Fares Up and Down at Federal State Livestock Sale
The Federal State Livestock Market News Service reports total receipts of 1160 cattle, down from 1460 last week and 2000 year ago. Slaughter cows mostly decline, bulls steady, feeders mostly firm to higher with mixed changes across steers and heifers. Replacement cows and cow calf pairs also offered with price ranges noted for various weights.
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John F. Kennedy Space Center
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Pocket — Adj
NMEA
Hope
Macy
Serfoto
Lew Childres
Biel
Howards
Remington
Panty
Gaf
Black & Decker
Lloyds
Howard's
Vanity Fair
Inch Worm
Maverick
Can
Rainbow
Public Works Department
Teamsters Union
Sergei Rachmaninoff
United States
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
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