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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
2
Paris and security forces girded for danger as Leonid Brezhnev began his first post election overseas trip. Italian sources noted a possible assassination attempt with rifle and bomb threats prompting reinforced protection along the motorcade route and at the chateau.
Washington outlines a broad plan to rebate industry through tax incentives to reduce oil use. The proposal, tied to a national energy policy, would marshal billions in 1978 1985 and could cut petroleum demand by up to several billion barrels daily. The Commerce Department revises upward growth figures to 6.9 percent quarterly. Protests surface over antisemitic threats and debate over nuclear reactor sales to Middle Eastern nations. Environmental groups urge Alaska land protection for wildlife reserves and parks. A church group protests against gay ordination while price support measures for sugar face opposition.
Menahem Begin was sworn in in Jerusalem as prime minister facing a heated debate over his coalition cabinet and policy on territories. Besin warned of splits over Dayan's defense post and Likud’s stance on lands as the West Bank issue loomed large in the new government.
Speculation grows that Pope Paul VI may resign marking his anniversary as observers note pressures for younger leadership. The piece also covers IRS audits of Presidents Carter and Mondale, Watergate pardon petitions, a new JFK King murder inquiry counsel, and actress Geraldine Brooks’ death.
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