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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1977

Page

9

May Day violence hits Istanbul leftists and abroad

A May Day clash in Istanbul left 23 dead and many injured as leftist factions fired from a government building toward a rally of the Confederation of Revolutionary Trades Unions near Taksim Square. Police and rioters battled through streets. two policemen among the dead.

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May Day Rallies Probed as Workers Demand 40-Hour Week

The Page 1 report describes youths defying an official ban with a several thousand strong rally demanding a 40-hour week and inflation controls. Police and government officials faced accusations of sponsored action amid global May Day demonstrations across Europe Asia and the Middle East.

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Auto makers race to trim weight and boost efficiency by 1985

GM, Ford, and others plan a multi year program to slim nearly all models. The goal is a 275 mile per gallon target by 1985 with lighter curbs, four cylinder engines rising to 68 percent by 1965 to 68. Diesels may dominate a quarter of engines.

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Automakers count on tech to hit fuel economy goals

GM engineers say diesels can't meet standards, leaning on lighter materials improved transmissions and spark ignition. Ford unveils Fairmont and Zephyr as light subcompact hybrids targeting an 18 mpg mandate, while GM trims 700 pounds from mid­sized Chevelle LeMans Century lineup. Chrysler and Ford also preview subcompact models with front wheel drive and space efficiency.

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Vietnam urges United States to alter its policies in talks

In Paris talks opening between Vietnam and the United States, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Hien urged the U.S. to drop its “erroneous policy” toward Vietnam before normal relations can be established. Holbrooke leads the U.S. team as Hanoi seeks to settle postwar issues and secure aid from the Paris peace accord era.

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McClellan Kennedy Bill Aims For Broad Federal Crime Reform

A reform package proposes codifying federal crimes with recodification and limited revisions, adding overseas offense bans and a sentencing commission to set standards. Support from Rep. Rodino and others is anticipated, while debates focus on balancing reform with civil liberties concerns and handling separate measures.

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Detroit FBI links Aladdin casino to Mafia figures

Federal affidavits filed in Detroit outline alleged ties between the Aladdin hotel casino and Mafia figures including Vito Giacalone, Charles Monaxum, James Tanner, and bail bondsman Charles Goldfarb. The case centers on secret ownership and funding from the Teamsters States Pension Fund and links to Nevada gambling interests.

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