Castro Eyes Africa as Main Global Role, U S Says
U S intelligence analysts say Fidel Castro aims to be seen as a Third World leader, focusing most effort on Africa. Cubans reportedly advise Ethiopian forces and maintain low key Latin American support as Moscow and Havana cooperate on arms and training in several Atlantic and African nations.
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Agri chief Bergland to visit Canada for talks
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland will visit Ottawa on May 18 for a get acquainted meeting with Canadian officials including Minister Eugene F. Whelan. He may discuss an international wheat price program and possible talks with Australia, Canada, Argentina, and the United States on global trading strategy.
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Wynne Officer Bound Over on Rape Charges in Forrest City
Wynne police officer Joe Harris 30 bound over to Circuit Court on rape and attempted rape charges. Bond set at 5000 by Municipal Judge Henry Wilkinson. Harris remained jailed in St. Francis County. The rape relates to an April 26 incident near a railroad overpass involving a 23 year old woman. The attempted rape charge concerns a November incident with a 14 year old girl. Harris suspended without pay effective April 27, per Wynne Police Chief Hayward Brown.
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Vance lauds Spain’s democracy drive at Madrid meeting
secretary of state Cyrus Vance met with King Juan Carlos and premier Adolfo Suárez in Madrid to praise Spain’s move to democracy after Franco. He discussed NATO prospects, the U.S.-Spanish Council, and ongoing economic links as Spain prepares its first free election in 40 years.
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SAU to Graduate Hope Students in May Commencement
Southern Arkansas University will graduate 260 seniors with commencement on Friday night May 13 at Wilkins Stadium. Governor David Pryor delivers the address. first SAU class since the 1976 name change. Degrees include BA BS BME BBA BSE AAS and graduate diplomas. Two Hope students earn MEd, several Hope candidates pursue BS or AS degrees in nursing and other fields.
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State to receive public job funds
Arkansas will receive 53 million dollars in federal funds for public service jobs once President Carter signs a new appropriations bill. The program aims to create jobs in high unemployment areas, with a target to fill all positions by year end. Special consideration is given to veterans welfare recipients and former manpower trainees.
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