Senate votes to cut off covert Angola aid amid Ford stance
The Senate approved 54 to 22 to prohibit defense funds from backing anti-Soviet Angolan factions, drawing fierce rebukes from President Ford. House action delayed until after Christmas leaves the aid frozen, with Kissinger urging a negotiated settlement among Soviet Cuban and South African interests.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Soviet Union
Angola
Congressional
State Department
House
Carl Albert
Ford
S of State
Henry A. Kissinger
Cuba
South Africa
Upifoto
Four men loot Las Vegas home in armed early-morning raid
A Vegas resident answered a door knock to find four men in ski masks, one with a shotgun, who looted cash, stereo gear, a TV and other valuables from the Olive Street residence. The victims, Balzar Lowenstein 58 and his wife and teenage daughter, were bound and terrorized before the bandits fled. Police cite similarities to a second nearby incident in the same eastern Las Vegas area and time.
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Vegas
Olive Street
Balzar Lowenstein
Lowenstein
Las Vegas
Friend says no foul play behind Karen Quinlan bruises
William Zynot testified before a grand jury that he was unaware of any foul play related to the bruises on Karen Quinlan’s body after she lapsed into a coma. He described their relationship as platonic and said he did not notice the injuries on her leg.
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Trenton
N.J
UPI
Karen Quinlan
William Zynot
Karen
Patty’s ex roommate Wendy Yoshimura released on bail
Wendy Yoshimura Patricia Hearst's former roommate was freed from a California prison farm on 25000 bail after 32 years underground. She said she plans no flight and may visit Hearst in San Mateo County Jail while expressing gratitude to her parents and the Japanese American community who posted the bail.
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Pleasanton
Calif
UPI
Wendy Yoshimura
Patricia Hearst
Underground
Miss Hearst
San Francisco Bay
San Mateo County
Miss Yoshimura
Fresno
Santa Rita
San Francisco
James Larson
Yoshimura
Postage Rule Appealed Over Emergency Rate Increase
The U S Circuit Court is pressed for an emergency ruling to allow Dec 28 postal rate hikes to fund payrolls. Justice Department asks to block Judge Sirica's ruling that first class stamps rise to 13 cents are illegal. The appeal warns denial could slash revenue by about 7 million dollars daily and force a congressional special appropriation.
United Airlines and IAM reach tentative contract
Negotiators for United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace reach a tentative agreement ending a two week strike. IAM workers nationwide will vote on ratification Sunday with flights resuming pending approval. United plans 30 percent service Monday 80 percent Tuesday and full schedule Wednesday Christmas Eve.
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United Airlines
United
John Devitt
Devitt
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace
IAM
National Mediation Board
Washington, D.C
Chicago
National Airlines
Pan American
Civil Aeronautics Board
FBI ends Jersey dump search for Hoffa body leads
FBI search of a 47 acre Jersey City dump near the Pulaski Skyway for Hoffa disappearance continues with a warrant expiring Monday. The informant pinpoints a 10 acre area while prosecutors pursue ties to Teamsters Local 560 and counterfeiting indictments involving Salvatore Briguglio and associates.
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Jersey City
UPI
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
FBI
Pulaski Skyway
Brother Moscato
Armand Faugno
Faugno
Salvatore Briguglio
Paramus
Teamsters Local 560
Briguglio
Hoffa
Gabriel
Union City
Stevens Sworn In as 101st Supreme Court Justice
President Ford administered the oath to John Paul Stevens in a marble chamber filled with guests. Stevens became the Supreme Court's 101st justice as Ford spoke in formal terms as a member of the bar.
AFL-CIO to Discuss Common Situs at Nevada Convention
Nevada State AFL-CIO convenes in Las Vegas with 200 to 300 delegates from four western states. Topics include common situs legislation, taxes, unemployment and industrial commissions as officers seek reelection. Paley notes no political speakers due to travel and schedules.
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Nevada
Afl-Cio
Louis Paley
Reno
Hilton Hotel
Las Vegas
Paley
Washington, D.C
Aflcio
Congress
William Gilbert
George Meany
District 12
Lamar Brantsen
al Bartlett
Committee On
Political Education
Primo Bertoldi
The
Carpenters
Boyd Manning
Ely
Plumbers
James Arnold
Operating Engineers
Building Trades
South Boston High faces transfer requests after judge critique
Teachers at South Boston High filed for transfers amid fallout from U.S. District Judge Garrity's criticism of the school’s education quality. About 50 of 103 teachers sought moves, with more expected if forms are found, as a demonstration pressed the issue outside the court building.
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Boston
API
John Cunningham
Court of U.S. District
W. Arthur Garrity
South Boston High
McDonough
South Boston High School
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John Sparkman
D-Ala
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Patty
Lionel) Wilson
Sirica
Postal Service
Jersey
Hudson County
Trenton State Prison
Newark
Briguglio Brothers
Stephen
Thomas Andretta
Union
Detroit
Stephen Andretta
Anthony
Tony Pro” Provenzano
Stevens
South Boston
Garrity
Cunningham
Southie
Joseph McDonough
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