New China leaders said secure and relaxed
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance briefed President Carter that Chinese leaders appear confident secure and more relaxed than in the past while awaiting further high level contact. The White House release said meetings with China are expected but no dates were set.
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Plot to steal Elvis body thwarted by police outside cemetery
Four men arrested outside Elvis Presley’s mausoleum planned to use explosives to blast open the tomb and hold the body for ransom. Police gave no comment on the report.
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Califano rejects raising Social Security age to 68
Health Secretary Joseph Califano opposes delaying full Social Security benefits until age 68. He argues workers were promised retirement at 65 and should not have that promise broken, countering Commerce Secretary Kreps who proposed deferring benefits to restore the system.
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One trans America canoe trip ends in Portland
Stan Sroka 24 of Springfield Mass completes a 5000 mile journey across 22 rivers ending at the Columbia River Portland river patrol dock. He says he is done paddling and will not attempt another cross country canoe voyage. He plans to drive west to Massachusetts to enjoy scenery by overland route.
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Peru lifts 14 month state of emergency
President Morales Bermudez ends Peru's long state of emergency while warning of a severe crackdown on those who use liberties to incite unrest. He spoke in a nationwide radio address amid ongoing tensions and recent deadly strikes linked to fuel price hikes.
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Rhodesia talks enter second round as envoy visit continues
Ambassador Andrew Young and British Foreign Secretary David Owen met with Prime Minister Vorster for four hours in Pretoria seeking a peaceful Rhodesia settlement. Observers see the second round as a sign talks are stalling and plan for a later session. In Stockholm, the krona was devalued about 10 as Sweden implements stabilization measures including a payroll tax cut, price freeze through Oct 31, and currency realignment away from the snake. Norway and Denmark also devalued their currencies.
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Assad seeks peace with Israel but rejects normalization
In Latakia President Hafez Assad says he is ready to sign a peace agreement with Israel but rejects normalization until Israel ends its expansionist character. He doubts a Middle East peace conference will yield a clear path, calling the road rocky and difficult.
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Lance says controversy hasn’t cut budget chief’s effectiveness
White House budget director Bert Lance says continued scrutiny over his banking activities has not reduced his effectiveness. Senator William Proxmire urged Lance to step aside, while The New York Times reported Lance failed to disclose all financial holdings and debts in a prior net worth statement. Lance defends compliance with disclosure guidelines and hopes September hearings will resolve the matter.
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TV networks post 41 percent profit rise in 1976
FCC data show the three national networks earned 295.6 million dollars in 1976, up 41 percent from 1975, while reporting 2.1 billion in revenues, a 26.5 percent rise. News and public affairs spending totaled 218 million, with 160 million in the prior year. Stations also posted varied results across VHF and UHF pools.
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