Djilas urges Belgrade to press for human rights
Milovan Djilas, former Yugoslav vice president and dissident, told a Helsinki follow up conference in Belgrade that detente hinges on observance of human rights. Djilas, once Tito's wartime comrade and potential successor, broke with the Communist Party in 1934 and spent nine years in prison for his writings calling for greater democracy.
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Kennedy scion eyes run for Massachusetts treasurer
Joseph P. Kennedy II, 24, eldest grandson of the Kennedy political clan, signals possible consideration of a state treasurer bid in Massachusetts. He notes interest in the finance role but says he is not yet a candidate and will weigh other offices. A Democrat, he would face incumbent Robert Q. Crane if he runs.
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Getty believed he was Hadrian and playful estate antics
Robina Lund, a close aide and heir to J Paul Getty, recounts the billionaire's belief in reincarnation as Roman Emperor Hadrian. She describes paper ball fights at Sutton Place, loud yodeling and Indian war whooping, a crocheted hat pose, and playful behavior in his later years. Getty's estate exceeds 2 billion dollars at his death from cancer.
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Lawrence of Arabia slain claims by author in new biography
Desmond Stewart alleges T E Lawrence was murdered by the British government to suppress evidence of a 1935 motorcycle death and to conceal a witness account of a black car before the crash. The book also accuses officials of fearing Lawrence’s potential fascist sympathies and a meeting with Hitler.
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Williams oppose Anita Bryant crusade with cocktails
A one page ad in Daily Variety reports Paul Williams and his wife sacrifice 675 and a cocktail to oppose Anita Bryant's campaign against homosexuals. The statement notes they have stopped drinking screwdrivers, a drink of orange juice and vodka, in protest of Bryant's stance. Miss Bryant promotes commercials for the Florida Grange Growers Association. Bryant says she will not take her tamipaien against rights for homosexuals to other parts of the nation unless invited.
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Carter loses fuel tax bid amid energy package debate
Combined News Services reports President Carter failed to win passage of a higher fuel tax on private aircraft as the House Ways and Means Committee rejected that proposal. The panel did back doubling the two cent per gallon gas tax for noncommercial motorboats and extended a four cent gasoline tax through 1985 while debating a public works bill.
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International roundup of releases and political shifts
Ten Americans freed from Cuban jails and repatriated to the U.S. as Castro seeks improved ties. Cyprus Saudi fund has extended 12.7 billion in aid and loans since 1977. Israel air traffic controllers return to work after 18 days. Syrian hangings of Iraqi agents spark reaction. Turkey coalition government resigns to let new one form. Egypt Soviet talks include planned Sadat Brezhnev summit preparations.
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