Probers Would Eliminate DIA and Oversee Secrets
The House intelligence committee staff urges abolishing the Defense Intelligence Agency and splitting its duties with CIA and the defense secretary. It favors a permanent intelligence oversight panel with power to publicize secrets by majority vote, and estimates total U.S. intelligence costs at about 10 billion yearly. The report notes NSA would become a civilian agency focused on diplomatic and economic gathering.
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D-Wash
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Close Vote Likely On Veto Challenge
Congress faces votes this week that could show Ford's budget support or Democratic push for social programs and economic stimulus. House Democrats seek to block vetoes on labor health education funding, defense spending, and public works. Railroads, budget reform, CIA director nomination George Bush, and Israel Rabin are also on the agenda.
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Israel
Beirut Truce Teams Clearing Front Line
Syrian, Lebanese and Palestinian officers launched a 36 hour program to separate Muslim and Christian combatants in Beirut. Truce teams ordered militias to pull back along a six mile front line while streets reopened and aid flowed. Police reported several killings but officials called it minor amid progress toward normal life.
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South African forces withdraw from Angola reported
Westerners arriving from Angola say UNITA leaders told them South Africa completed withdrawal from the Angolan civil war. MPLA has used jet fighters for the first time. No official government statement. Opposition leader Graaf calls for safe refugee zone and criticizes silence in parliament.
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Zaire
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United States
Nicholas Ashford
Times of London
Luanda
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John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Agostinho Neto
Ashford
White-wigged Priest Chides Parishioners at Bicentennial Service
A priest in white wig knee breeches and buckled shoes chided St. Matthew's parishioners for disobedience to the Bishop of London and loyalty questions to King George III during a Bicentennial service using the 1664 Book of Common Prayer. The Rev. Richard Ash led the sermon, previewing future events and a Washington's Birthday service.
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President Ford’s son Bert blushes after kiss with Chris Evert
In Washington at Capitol Centre, Chris Evert defeated Virginia Wade 6 2 6 1 to win a $15,000 prize. Jack Ford, President Ford’s son, kissed the champion on the cheek and chatted with reporters. Ford accompanied Evert afterward, suggesting spontaneous plans, while Evert noted potential press interest at the White House visit.
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Ford Forecasts Feasible Tax Cut by 1978 or 1979
President Ford’s annual economic report projects inflation easing from 12 percent in 1974 to around 6 percent in 1976 and 1977, with unemployment about 7.3 percent by year end and GNP growth between 6 and 6.5 percent. He links future major tax cuts to continued budget restraint and spending plans for fiscal 1977.
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Albert McDonald Dies At 80 In Mexico
Albert McDonald 80 of 324 N Wade Mexico died Sunday at 11 am at Audrain Medical Center after being ill since Jan 20 He was born Sept 27 1895 in Mexico son of Eli and Margaret McDonald He married Martha Ann Sept 15 1917 in Mexico a World War I veteran he retired Sept 20 1960 after years as custodian for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co in Mexico He was a Knight Templar and Mason He is survived by four sons Kirtley Ross Robert in Mexico Albert Jr in Albion Mich two daughters Martha Jewel Sidney of Mexico and Hallye Vanes of St Louis 11 grandchildren eight great grandchildren Preceded by three sisters three brothers one son and one grandson Funeral services are pending at Green Funeral Home in Mexico.
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Ross McDonald
Robert McDonald
Albert McDonald Jr
Albion
Mich
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Martha) Sidney
James
Hallye) Vanes
St. Louis
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Young Symington Enters Missouri Senate Race
Rep. James W. Symington, D Mo, announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to succeed his father Sen. Stuart Symington. He named agriculture and education as key platforms and stressed restoring public confidence in government during a Kansas City news conference.
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University City
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Danforth
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Great Britain
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Missouri General Assembly to tackle public workers bill
Jefferson City AP The Missouri General Assembly enters its fourth week as lawmakers prepare to debate collective bargaining for public employers temporary utility rate increases and legislative modernization. Key measures include a no strike clause a PSC rate hike review and an age/senate limit reform proposal.
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