Carter Cabinet Meetings Begin Preinaugural Era
President elect Jimmy Carter plans three days of informal cabinet meetings on St Simon's Island to discuss tax cuts and the economy. Vice President elect Mondale and cabinet appointees travel from Washington, with Carter meeting officials to outline policy directions before Jan 20 inauguration. President Ford, in a separate interview, cautions about limits to rapid fixes while Time names Carter Man of the Year and talks arms talks with the Soviet Union. Carter also plans discussions on Middle East peace, relations with China, and New York state finance with Gov Carey and Mayor Beame as his mother Miss Lillian Carter remains hospitalized for muscular spasms.
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China
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Young Urges Strong Vietnam Link to US Policy
Andrew Young, named by President-elect Carter as ambassador to the United Nations, says repairing ties with Vietnam could serve as a buffer against China and open trade. He argues Vietnam’s status will stay an UN issue and calls for continued US-China relations while pursuing Vietnam normalization. He cites oil off Tonkin and Cuba trade as potential ties, and backs Kissinger’s Middle East work while criticizing arms proliferation to Arabs.
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U.S. Drops to Sixth in Global Income Ranking
The World Bank reports 1975 per capita income at 7060 for the United States, down from fifth place, with Kuwait UAE Qatar Sweden and Switzerland above. Denmark and Norway show gains, while inflation-adjusted real income declined for the U.S. and other leaders. Saudi Arabia posts the largest real increase.
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Family fire in Fairfield claims three young sons
In Fairfield Maine a Christmas tree fire killed Keith 4 Carl 3 and Dirk 2 beside injuring Dorothy Reynolds 34 and seven other children. Mellody 12 guided siblings to safety though three younger brothers perished. Five children remain hospitalized with burns and injuries.
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Rights Violated Two Wisconsin Troopers Sue Over Reprimands
Two Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Hanson and Wix filed federal suits claiming their free speech rights were violated after receiving reprimands for contacting media without authorization. Hanson challenged a Journal story in January about his reaction to a Kenosha County DUI policy.
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Graham Endorses Occasional Drink in Christmas Visit
Evangelist Billy Graham says no sin in occasional drink and cites Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding. The remarks were made during a Christmas visit in Miami, challenging teetotalism claims.
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Train derailment injures 36 travelers in Pennsylvania
A five car section of Amtrak's Broadway Limited derailed near Downingtown at 7:30 p.m. Sunday sending 36 travelers to area hospitals. Four were kept overnight. officials say none sustained serious injuries. Coatesville General and Chester County Hospital provided word on conditions.
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Ban On Betel Nuts Faces Fierce Resistance In Pacific
In Palau and Yap, residents oppose an FDA ban on selling and transporting betel nuts while continuing to chew them locally. Officials and traders argue Western health theories misjudge tradition, noting the practice remains integral to island life despite the risk of staining teeth and lips.
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