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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1977

Page

4

U.S. seizes armed boats in Cuban exile raid plot

Customs agents seized three armed boats and weapons tied to Brigade 2506 amid a planned hit and run raid on the Cuban coast. Pedro Gil was charged with conspiracy to violate arms export laws as investigations widen and involvement by others remains unclear.

Miami Knight Ridder Servi Cube Pedro Fico Rojas Brigade 2506 Pedro Gil Annacapri Miami River U.S. Navy Jerome Sanford Sanford Customs Seaford CBS CIA Secret Army

Coast Guard faces probe over Pacific pleasure trip flight

Rep. Aspin says Coast Guard allowed 24 officers and spouses to take a government funded Pacific voyage with 15 stops from Aug 9 to 22, including Hong Kong and Manila. The Coast Guard defends the trip as necessary for diplomacy and public relations, noting eligible passengers could be reimbursed and that aircraft space was limited.

Washington (Ap Les Aspin U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Pacific Adm Wagner Aspin Group of 24 Hong Kong Seoul Manila Tokyo Honolulu San Francisco

Diplomats to depart for Cuba ahead of mission opening

Several American diplomats are set to leave for Cuba before week’s end to ready the first American diplomatic mission in 16 years for the September 1 opening. Officials said the early departure ensures the interest section can begin operations on schedule, though a head of mission has not yet been named.

Washington Cuba U.S

Cuba to Open Washington Mission as Diplomats Arrive

Names are under consideration for Cuba postings as a mission opens in Washington on September 1. Officials unknown on arrival dates for first Cuban diplomats. An advance Cuban team seeks housing and refurbishes the old Cuban embassy buildings. An American advance team performs similar duties in Havana.

Washington Havana

Back Pain Message From Dr Helzer

Health note warns that one in ten people will suffer back pain and urges early spinal checks. Dr W F Helzer promotes regular spinal hygiene to prevent disabling spinal disorders, noting mechanical defects often develop slowly with subtle early signs.

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Kennedy urges ending U S ties with Taiwan and normalizing with China

Senator Edward M. Kennedy calls for cutting formal diplomatic relations and military presence in Taiwan to pave the way for full U S ties with mainland China. He urges Secretary Vance to push normalization in Beijing and argues such moves could pressure the Soviet Union to improve U S relations. He notes Taiwan’s military security and cites U S arms support as a reason to withdraw troops and withdraw formal ties.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Taiwan China Chiang Kai-shek Kennedy U.s-Taiwan Carter World Affairs Council Boston Cyrus R. Vance Peking United States Nixon Henry A. Kissinger U.S Soviet Union

EPA flags misrepresentations by IBT pesticide tests

The EPA found deficiencies in thousands of pesticide safety tests by Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories of Northbrook in the early 1970s. IBT allegedly took on more work than it could handle and misrepresented reports on cancer, birth defects, and nerve damage risks from 123 ingredients.

Chicago — Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories Inc IBT Northbrook TBT U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington Diana Reisa

Industrial output flags but remains healthy

The United States industrial production rose slowly in July, up half a percent after 0.7 percent in June and 0.9 percent in May, with healthy yearly growth if extended. Durable goods led gains, automotives rising, while business equipment and intermediate products edged higher amid a broader economic recovery outlook and fiscal policy debate.

Washington Joint Economic Committee Carter Richard Bailing D-Mo Arthur F. Burns

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