Venezuela and Cuba resume diplomatic ties at UN event
Venezuela and Cuba sign an agreement to resume relations after 11 years, with ambassadors to be exchanged in January. The pact emphasizes friendship and mutual respect, and notes that trade will restart. Previous tensions included Venezuela breaking ties in 1961 and OAS sanctions in 1964. The United States abstained at a related OAS vote.
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Gardner calls for vigorous enforcement of reform act
Washington notes John Gardner, Common Cause chair, urged strict enforcement of the finance reform act taking effect Jan. 1. He defended the law as a major step with an independent enforcement body to monitor campaign spending despite flaws. Buckley and McCarthy plan to sue Thursday, arguing limits on contributions violate citizens' rights to support candidates.
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Campaigns must balance gain and giving in public debate
A fragment references the need to weigh what you want against what you give, highlighting fair campaigns and the tension between pursuing gains and offering concessions in views and policies.
Fewer honorable discharges issued in past year
Washington reports fewer honorable discharges in fiscal year 1974, dipping to 88.8 percent, the lowest in 25 years of records. Pentagon data show no rise in criminal discharges, while general and undesirable categories climbed to 10.8 percent. Rep. Aspin warns volunteers face greater stigma.
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Navy fights to keep Culebra for target practice
Washington reports say the Navy resists White House orders to end bombing on the Caribbean island of Culebra and nearby cays. Richard Copaken, for Puerto Rico's negotiating team, warns extending bombardments past Nixon's 1975 deadline could occur while seeking alternate targets.
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