Cubans reportedly training Rhodesians
LUSAKA Zambia AP Black Rhodesian nationalist sources say Cuban advisers train guerrillas for the Rhodesia war. The report ties to Ian Smith rejection of British peace proposals and fears of a racial bloodbath in Rhodesia aided by Zimbabwean army ZIPA. Mozambique hosts insurgents. Zambia warns of a bloody conflict. Foreign Minister Crosland discusses peace talks. Mondale visit looms for US pressure.
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Robert Mugabe
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Africa
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Salisbury
London
Anthony Crosland
Britain
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Ivor Richard
Johannesburg
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Walter F. Mondale
Florida fruit and vegetable losses hit 250 million
Florida suffers more than 250 million in losses from a freeze that wiped out most winter vegetables and nearly half the citrus crop. Governor Askew seeks federal disaster status, loans, and migrant help while national gas shortages and price controls ripple across the country.
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Nation Must Return to Draft Says Stennis
Sen. John C. Stennis told a Senate Armed Services hearing that the nation must return to the Selective Service system to obtain military manpower. Defense Secretary Harold Brown discussed budget cuts and defense strategy as Carter’s administration reviews the Pentagon’s plans for reductions and missile programs.
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Carter urged to include leaders in emergency gas talks
President Carter faced calls from Senate Majority Leader Byrd and House Speaker ONeill to bring party leadership into emergency natural gas legislation discussions earlier. The White House signaled no firm stance on decontrolling gasoline prices, while energy talks focused on easing shortages that closed schools and led to significant layoffs.
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O'Neill
Federal Power Commission
Ventura County considers pet mating permit to curb population
The Animal Regulation Committee proposes a 10 dollar annual permit for dogs and cats to mate and a 50 dollar fine for unpermitted breeding. Ventura County Supervisor Edwin Jones notes drawbacks while committee head Martin Winston cites aims to prevent unwanted litters and euthanasia.
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Animal Regulation Committee
Los Angeles
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Explosion at ARCO refinery shatters Philadelphia area
In south Philadelphia a 10,000-barrel oil tank exploded at the Atlantic Richfield refinery about 400 yards from the Passyunk Avenue Bridge. Four men were injured, two ARCO workers treated for minor injuries, and a private contractor hospitalized with facial burns. Gas oil contents were involved, cause unclear, and windows and trailers sustained damage.
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ARCO
Mondale Opens Talks With Schmidt In Bonn
Vice President Mondale and West German Chancellor Schmidt began private talks on Western world economic problems and West Germany's nuclear equipment sale to Brazil. Mondale's motorcade drew heavy police escort as Schmidt welcomed him at the chancellery.
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Madrid and Barcelona paralyzed by general strike over leftist lawyer killings
More than 65 000 workers protested violence in Madrid and Barcelona after gunmen killed four leftists. Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez met ministers as six people died in two days and a second political kidnapping was reported. Police questioned suspects as strikes hit 12 Madrid plants and the large SEAT factory in Barcelona.
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Francisco Javier
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