Lopez Portillo urges U S to adopt sensible Latin policy
Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo urged the United States to pursue a sensible hemispheric policy addressing Latin America's economic and political problems. He criticized U S focus on Cuba and the Panama Canal and warned that rights abuses in Chile are treated as minor irritants in Washington's Latin policy. He spoke during a four day visit to Washington.
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Lopez decries U S policy in Latin America and calls for reform
A Chile critic argues that U S policy favors private business over public interests. He urges Washington to adopt a fairer approach and support a new international economic order to aid poorer nations. He notes Mexico is the sole Latin American nation to sever ties with Chile's military government after Allende's death.
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Higher brackets cut into Carter tax rebate plan
A UPI report notes House Ways and Means Committee moves to phase out the $50 per person rebate for singles earning over $13,750 and for individuals over $25,000. The proposal would shift benefits to lower income groups and extend payments to 11 million AFDC recipients.
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Carter backs $50 rebate down-scaling workable
President Carter signaled a scaled down $50 income tax rebate is workable, after a White House meeting with House Ways and Means Democrats. Rep. Ullman said Carter did not object to committee changes. The panel tied to a $31 billion stimulus bill voted to limit rebates above $25,000 income and withhold entirely above $30,000.
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Drought Threatens Food Prices After Freeze Impact
Prices inched up as the Florida freeze boosted groceries while a western drought raises risks of higher vegetable costs. The Agriculture Department notes the potential for a 3 to 4 percent yearly rise, with studies exploring adjustments. Central Valley water limits threaten summer yields of processing vegetables and canned tomatoes.
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Six indictments eyed in Korean bribery scheme
Attorney General Griffin Bell told President Carter that at least six present or former congressmen will be indicted over a South Korean influence peddling scheme. The Washington Post cites Justice Department sources predicting four to six indictments within months as a grand jury probes cash and gifts up to a million dollars annually since 1970. Bell pressed for a swift report on the case involving Tongsun Park while noting another FBI burglary inquiry in New York.
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Debate over China's defense spending policy rages
In China a public case favors cutting military outlays to boost economic construction while unpublicized arguments push for a bigger defense. The Shanghai Radio piece argues defense cuts aid growth, noting Soviet threat and need for a modernized industry to support national defense. Four top defense planning meetings were held in Peking this month.
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Multinational Spacelab to Fly in 1980 Mission
NASA and the European Space Agency will launch the Spacelab orbiting laboratory in 1980 with a five person crew including three U.S. astronauts and two payload specialists. The first flight will carry 78 experiments from 15 nations, focusing on upper atmosphere studies, and will ride in the shuttle's cargo bay for a week before returning to Cape Canaveral for a second flight three months later.
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Sailor’s bargain: Catalina ship bought for seventy thousand
Ruth Singer bought the 301 foot SS Catalina, a former Los Angeles to Catalina Island liner, for 70 000 dollars at auction. The 1 800 ton ship once cost 1 million to build in 1923 and was valued at around 3 million. Singer’s husband bought it on a whim and plans are undecided.
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