Colby rejects Vietnam parallel in Angola policy
CIA Director William Colby told the House intelligence committee there is no similarity between U S activity in Angola and Vietnam but acknowledged para military support may be underway. He said no Americans fight in Angola and declined to confirm specific aid figures while noting responses to Soviet and Cuban involvement. He also dismissed fears of an imminent U S attack, pledging no near term conflict.
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Washington
CIA
William 5. Colby
United States
Angola
U.S
Vietnam
Colby
House Intelligence Committee
Henry A. Kissinger
Zaire
Soviet Union
State Department
New York Times
Washington Post
Otis G. Pike
D-N.y
America
Pike
Congress Votes Spending Limit Amid Budget Battle
Congress approves a binding budget resolution setting a spending ceiling of 374.9 billion and a revenue floor of 300.8 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, projecting a 74.1 billion deficit and a 622.6 billion public debt. Senate passage followed House approval by 189 to 187.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Ford
Mittee
Btock Adams
D-Wash
Congressional
Sen. Long
12 Dead Counted In Horror Fire
In San Francisco a deliberately set fire killed 12 people in a Mission District apartment building. Authorities say 100 to 125 were inside. seven women, four men, and a baby boy perished. Firemen search debris as detectives probe arson motives.
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San Francisco
Randy Bates
Mission District
Frank Falzon
Conservatives Win Aussie Landslide
Former Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam conceded Australia’s national elections as returns showed a landslide Victory for the conservative coalition headed by Malcolm Fraser. Hawke called the defeat stunning while Fraser said it was a win for Australia and moved the nation forward.
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Sydney
Australia
Gough Whitlam
Malcolm Fraser
Whitlam
New Zealand
National Party
Australian Labor Party
Bob Hawke
Fraser
John Kerr
Labor
Senate
Kerr
Beiruts Smoldering Holiday Inn Under Siege by Militia
Right wing Christian Phalangist fighters hold the 600 room Holiday Inn in Beirut as Muslim militiamen tighten the siege. The hotel, seen as a key symbol in the eight month civil war, faces relentless rocket, mortar and machinegun fire while supplies and fresh fighters reportedly reach the building amid fierce exchanges.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Bayside
Christians Phalange
Gas thieves and free fuel at Chicago service station robbery
About 100 motorists pump free gasoline and pocket cigarettes after three gunmen bound two attendants at an E Z Go station in Chicago. Attendants Kenneth Harris and Michael Fry describe being tied up while customers helped themselves to fuel and cigarettes, with $5000 cash and cigarettes taken. Police call it a case for the books.
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Chicago
David Olsen
EZ Go
Kenneth Harris
Olsen
Curtis McDowell
South Side
McDowell
Harris
Michael Fry
Tiny Tractors To Enter Sunday Tractor Pull
Tiny Tractors Will Compete In Pull at the Old Oak Club in Green recreation area. James May sets 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday show with 3 4 and 5 lb classes and a 40 lb pull. Participants include A P Green Refractories Co machine shop workers and others from Martinsburg and Laddonia.
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Old Oak Club
Green
James May
May
A.P. Green Refractories Co
Martinsburg
Laddonia
Tie Votes Crown Two At Sturgeon
At Sturgeon high school a boys game against Callao ended 36 to 20 as halftime crowned an unusual homecoming. The student body tied in two ballots the same day, leading the student council to crown two homecoming queens Cathy Keil and Susie Ankrom with Sandy Swiney as attendant.
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Sturgeon
Sturgeon- Callao
Sturgeon Gym
Carol Smith
William
Spars
Cathy Keil
Richard Keil
Susie Ankrom
Bill Lee
Sandy Swiney
William Swiney
Doctors Get More Time On Epperson
A Hannibal Court of Common Pleas motion by attorney David V. Bear II seeks extended time for medical reports in the Epperson murder case. The defense waives strict deadlines to allow four private physicians hired by Epperson and a private state doctor to complete psychiatric evaluations, with extended report dates. Trial remains set for January 12 despite the delay in reports.
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David V. Bear II
Russell Lee Epperson
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
Epperson
Hannibal Court
12Th Judicial Circuit
James R. Reinhard
St. John’s Hospital
St. Louis
Robert Bell
Hannibal
Reinhard
Bell
Living Nativity Next Week at First Christian Mexico
The Living Nativity Scene returns for the 19th year Sunday December 21 from 6 30 to 8 30 PM in the First Christian Church of Mexico outer portico. Forty eight participants will portray shepherds wise men angel Joseph and Mary with four half hour tableaux and live animals. Police will direct traffic along a one way procession from West Monroe and Olive to Jackson Street. Directors are Harold Adams and Charles Vanlandingham with Rev George Wraith. A brochure will be handed to viewers explaining Christmas meaning and inviting church attendance.
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First Christian Church of Mexico
Angel
Joseph
Mary
Shepherd
Mexico
West Monroe
Olive
Jackson Streets
Harold Adams
Charles L. Vanlandingham
George Wraith
Stud Tires Damage Roads in Missouri Study Finds
Missouri Highway Department study from 1972 to last year says studded snow tires offer negligible traction in most winter conditions and cause major road damage. It notes widespread grooves wear, ponded water and hydroplaning risks, with limited safety gains. Legislative proposals to curb use exist, led by Sen. William B. Waters.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
State Highway Department
Midwest
Highway Department
William L. Trimm
United States
Canada
North America
St. Joseph
State Senate
William B. Waters
Dliberty
Water
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House of Representatives
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Liberal Party
Melbourne
Liberal
Holiday Inn
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Trimm
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