Hua warns radicals would trigger major civil war in China
Hua Kuo-feng says if Mao Zedong's widow Chiangs faction had not been crushed a major civil war and foreign aggression would have followed. He forecasts 1977 restoration of order, a party cleanup, and possible later national congress amidst Earthquake and drought notes. Paul McCartney tops Rock Superstars poll in New York.
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Tokyo
Communist Party
Hua Kuo-feng
Mao Tse-tung
China
Hsinhua
Hua
National Agricultural Conference
Mao
Chiang Ching
Gang of Four
Wang Kungwen
Yao Wen-yuan
Chang Chun-chiao
U.S
1977 Budget Deficit Surges Beyond Ford Forecast
The federal budget deficit for fiscal 1977 is running at about 60 billion dollars per year, well above Ford administration predictions. October and November deficits total just over 20 billion, near the 1976 pace, while Carter plans a potential 15 billion stimulus to spur growth. The Fed Reserve says the money supply grew 3 to 7 percent since November, above prior targets.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Ford cites amnesty stance after Hart widow call
President Ford says he does not plan to grant blanket amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters despite a courtesy call to Jane Hart after Sen. Philip Hart's death. He reiterates opposition to any broad amnesty and notes he would only look into the issue if asked.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Michigan
Philip Hart
Jane Hart
Hart
Senate
Pentagon
Vietnam
Phil
Thornton to probe EDA grant decisions in Arkansas
Rep. Ray Thornton condemns EDA grant choices in Arkansas while pledging a formal inquiry. He cites the tentative 896,637 dollar grant for Pine Bluff Convention Center kitchen and banquet facilities and the denial of funds for a proposed Jefferson County Courthouse. Thornton seeks explanations upon returning to Washington.
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Pine Bluff, Ark
Ray Thornton
D-Ark
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Thornton
Pine Bluff Convention Center
Jefferson County
Convention Center
Washington
Aliens urged to file address reports before January 31
Troy A. Adams Jr of the INS urges all aliens to submit alien address report forms by January 31 at nearest INS office or post office. He notes non citizens must report addresses annually, with guardians filing for children under 14. penalties for noncompliance are strict.
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Troy A. Adams, Jr
Immigration and Naturalization Service
United Nations
Adams
Immigration and Naturalization Service Office
Post Office
AIDC head hails Pryor plan as bold home rule reform
Frank White, outgoing AIDC chair, praised Gov. Pryor's revised home rule plan as bold and revolutionary in Batesville. He framed it around Jefferson's ideal that government should govern least and noted local effort is essential for success while contrasting a phased out turnback funds and income tax cut with local service decisions via new taxes.
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Batesville, Ark
David Pryor
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Frank White
Pryor
Thomas Jefferson
White
Arkansas
Boy killed in hunting accident near Western Grove Ark
Coy Womack 14 of Valley Springs Newton County died in a hunting accident five miles southwest of Western Grove on the James K Riddell farm. He was rabbit and squirrel hunting with two companions when a companion tripped and discharged a 12 gauge shotgun striking Womack in the head. The coroner's office said he died at the farm. Womack was a ninth grader at Western Grove.
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Western Grove
Ark
Here
Womack
Bilandic Favored To Succeed Daley As Chicago Mayor
In Chicago, alderman Michael A. Bilandic from Daley’s 1st Ward is favored to become temporary mayor as City Council votes. Wil son Frost loses backing after a deal to chair the Finance Committee, while black coalition leaders had supported Frost. Daley’s death triggers a six month window for a special election.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
City Hall
Daley
Michael A. Bilandic
Vito Marzullo
Bilandic
Cook County
Forrest City Watchmaker Wins 64000 on The 128000 Question
Don Chu, a Forrest City watchmaker with no musical training, has earned 64000 so far on The 128000 Question. A longtime big band buff, he listens intently and plans no lavish purchases, expecting tax bites and education aid for four children.
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Forrest City
Ark
Don Chu
Chu
New York
Oil firms contracts rejected by union in Denver
The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union rejected initial offers from seven major oil firms for a new labor contract. OCWIAW president Al Grospiron called the proposals incomplete, noting the Denver based union represents 60,000 petroleum workers.
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Denver
Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union
al Grospiron
Jerry Arculeta
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Paul McCartney
Rock Superstars Magazine
Elton John
Bob Dylan
Bob Guccione, Jr
McCartney
Carter
AIDC
Bilandie
Cook County Board
George W. Dunne
Supt
Edmund Kelly
Chicago Park District
Dunne
Sam
Ef] Dorado
Memphis
Blackwall
Istenarge
BankAmerard
Carte Blanc
Diners Club
Mndent
Goodyear Service
Kront
Tromt
Deerings
Hope, Arkansas
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