Pro-West troops repel Cuban led attack in Angola
Reports from Johannesburg describe Pro-Western forces repelling a north of Luso assault by Soviet backed MPLA troops led by Cuban soldiers. Angola’s key rail towns Texeira de Sousa and Luso have shifted control amid fighting as UNITA and FNLA resist. Western governments urge restraint while debates continue at the OAU and in London.
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Cancer risk factors and genetics from a high risk study
A New York published volume reports cancers linked to chemical industry areas and notes excess oral cancers from smoking and alcohol. It cites genetic factors may account for more cancers than known environmental causes, with about 9 percent of single gene abnormalities showing cancer. The Cancer Institute notes 1975 death rates rising then easing, with nine months still above 1974 but lower than earlier alarms.
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Beirut Civil War Flares as Factions Battle Across Lebanon
Fierce clashes between right wing Christian militias, Moslem-dominated groups, and Palestinian guerrillas raise fears of partition and wider regional conflict. Syria and Israel threaten involvement. UN talks with Israel Syria Jordan and Egypt planned to curb spillover. Interior Minister Chamoun appeals for army aid as violence rages in Karantina and Saadiyet.
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State of the Union targets growth and jobs in 1976
The President pledges continued growth without inflation and full employment, seeks broad domestic and foreign policy notes, and defers specifics to the budget. Proposals include a $4.2 billion Social Security tax rise, defense outlays up to $101 billion, direct welfare funding to states, and caps on elderly hospital and doctor costs.
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Kremlin pushes for new SALT agreement amid talks
Moscow signals resolve to halt arms race with concrete steps and urges progress on a new strategic weapons treaty. Pravda highlights detente urgency as Kissinger visits, noting stalled talks since Vladivostok summit and disputes over MIRVs, Backfire, and cruise missiles.
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Soviet officials expelled by France for espionage
About 40 to 50 Soviet officials, engaged in espionage or related activities, have been quietly expelled from France or left after diplomatic pressure over the past five years, a French informant says. Le Nouvel Observateur names two diplomats as Soviet intelligence heads in Paris. the informant notes no public French comment and cites improving Soviet French ties.
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Long bill slowdown meetings and new insurance plan debated
Lawmakers and doctors debated ending a 24 week slowdown over malpractice insurance. A 66 percent premium cut was proposed with a state fund covering claims up to 100000 dollars, funded by doctor and hospital contributions and patient charges. Governor and medical groups urged action to resume full practice.
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