Iranian oil price hike likely after bargain claim
Iranian oil official Mohamad Yeganeh, head of OPEC's governing committee, said oil is a bargain today and signaled prices may rise next year to match world inflation. He criticized US energy imports, predicted a Dec 15 OPEC meeting in Qatar to discuss 1977 increases, and disputed IMF World Bank surplus figures while noting OPEC profits from IMF gold sales would aid poor countries.
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Ford and Carter Clash in Second Debate Over Answers
In San Francisco President Ford praised his foreign policy performance while saying Carter offered broad generalities and few specific answers. Betty Ford and Secretary Kisinger weighed in on Ford's win, with aides noting Carter edged in rhetoric. Ford planned LA events and a Texas swing, vowing to press for concrete responses.
Carter Feels Good Over Defense After Debate
UPI reports Jimmy Carter said he was not sure he won the second Ford debate but felt pretty good about it since he kept Ford on the defensive. Carter spoke to 9,000 at a rally and continues campaigning with meetings in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.
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Long surgery under way on Sen. Humphrey
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey underwent radical bladder cancer surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. The operation began about 9 a.m. and was expected to last six to eight hours with the bladder likely to be removed. He remained in good spirits and resting after preliminary tests.
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Maddox to plead case to get on Texas ballot
Lester Maddox plans to plead his own case in a suit to gain entry on the Texas ballot as an independent presidential candidate. He filed against Gov Dolph Briscoe and Secretary of State Mark White, argues Texas ballots do not recognize independent candidates. He will travel to Austin to argue before U.S. District Judge Jack Roberts.
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Mayor Beame halts talks amid police strike threat
New York Mayor Abraham Beame refused to negotiate amid warnings of a possible citywide police strike after four off duty officers were arrested during a Madison Square Garden protest. PBA officials demanded paid suspension for the arrested and the mass demonstration drew 1,500 off duty officers.
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Rhodesian rail blast wrecks 11 cars on bridge
A blast on a bridge over the Matesi River in western Rhodesia wrecked a key line and sent 11 railroad cars into the river. Officials blamed black nationalist guerrillas, noting a 70 foot gap left in the structure and a derailed locomotive with two engineers aboard. The attack coincided with rising guerrilla activity as Rhodesia moves toward black majority rule. Prime Minister Ian Smith refused to renegotiate the Anglo American transition plan.
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Caribbean jetliner crash shocks Barbados amid Cuban ties
A Havana bound DC8 crashed three miles off Barbados killing 73 aboard, including 50 passengers and 23 crew. The blast followed two prior Caribbean explosions linked to anti Castro groups, though authorities sought no immediate sabotage link and an investigation was ordered.
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