Kissinger defends record amid Watergate trauma
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger defended his tenure and lamented Watergate’s impact on U S foreign policy. Speaking at the National Press Club he cited the era’s damaged executive power, urged rational nuclear debate, and urged reporters to back the incoming administration.
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Mao Niece Targeted in Beijing Poster Campaign
In Beijing posters criticizing Wang Hai Jung, Mao Zedong’s niece and vice foreign minister, appeared alongside demands for Teng Hsiao Ping’s return to power. The campaign, tied to Chou En Lai’s death anniversary, has seen several high level figures attacked while Wang’s role as a Chou group member drew notice. No details on the specific attack were released.
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Carter seeks ideas for inaugural address in final drafts
President-elect Jimmy Carter asks cabinet nominees to contribute a page of ideas for the speech and other suggestions are folded into the final drafts. Chief writer Patrick Anderson says the address will be longer than his 1971 eight minute Georgia address but shorter than the 45 minute DNC speech with a spiritual tone.
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Mixed reaction to Brown budget sparks concern and anger
Sacramento lawmakers urge caution over Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s 15.2 billion next year plan as they fault the property tax relief and school funding steps. Critics call the 480 million relief inadequate while state workers and CSU faculty voice outrage at pay raises and uneven raises.
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CMA chief criticizes new budget
San Francisco. Dr. Ralph M. Milliken, president of the California Medical Association, says the proposed state budget will worsen access to health care for the poor by not increasing Medi-Cal payments to physicians. He warns continuing payment gaps will drive more physicians out of Medi-Cal.
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Ford aide James Baker quits bid for GOP chairman
James Baker withdraws from consideration for the Republican National Committee chairmanship as Ford and Rockefeller sought backing. With Baker out, the race narrows to a former senator and a group of party insiders ahead of Friday and Saturday committee meetings in Washington.
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Canada Expels Five Cubans in Spy Case
Canada expelled five Cubans suspected of running a espionage training center at the Cuban consulate in Montreal. External Affairs Minister Don Jamieson cited subversive activity and said security was not jeopardized. Names of two diplomats and three Cuban nationals were released. one diplomat had returned to Cuba on vacation.
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Ford Sale Clears Virginia House as Ford to Rent in Palm Springs
President Ford signed a contract to sell the Virginia home in Alexandria for 137000 dollars. He will rent a California residence in Palm Springs for the coming year. buyer’s name remains undisclosed as the bid is reportedly pending final acceptance. The five bedroom red brick house with pool had been on the market since December, purchased in 1955 for 34000 dollars.
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French court frees Palestinian leader Abu Daoud in Paris
A French court released Abu Daoud 39 suspected mastermind of the 1972 Munich massacre after a surprise hearing, despite Israel and West Germany urging detention for extradition. Daoud was driven to Orly to depart for Algiers, drawing swift protests from Israel and Jerusalem officials.
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Lawyers mount challenge to stay Gilmore execution
Two Utah Death Row inmates lawyers Robert Van Sciver and Gil Athay push for stays while appealing. ACLU, criticized by Gilmore, will file friend-of-the-court briefs to block the scheduled sunrise execution by firing squad next Monday.
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