Agnew Protection Probers Face White House Delays
GAO probes into federal services for Spiro Agnew face White House delays and Secret Service silence. Rep John Moss says GAO efforts thwarted by Watergate era obstacles while noting possible lack of legal basis for continuing protection and staff. Agnew resigned after tax evasion plea in October.
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Arab hijackers seize planes in Rome Athens Beirut Beirut
Arab extremist hijackers fatally harmed dozens at Rome and Athens airports and seized a Lufthansa jet. They held 12 passengers, forcing a flight via Beirut Damascus and Baghdad as Syrian air power urged release. Lebanese authorities closed Beirut airport and blockaded runways.
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Poor hardest hit in energy crisis report warns of welfare rise
The energy crunch will severely affect the poor per a 10 page HEW report. Casper Weinberger warns unemployment inflation and higher welfare costs as heating fuel shortages bite and calls for careful welfare monitoring and aid. Senate action on emissions Bill and energy measures continue as conference talks weigh conservation and clean air waivers.
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Housing loan rules issued by Federal board
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board issued guidelines for fair treatment in housing loans, aimed at ending discrimination. The rules cover about 5,000 Savings and Loan institutions and prohibit lending refusals by age sex marital status area income or neighborhood racial composition.
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UN General Assembly recesses leaving Middle East debate possible
The UN General Assembly agreed to recess its 28th session instead of adjournment, keeping the door open for a Middle East discussion if the Geneva peace conference stalls. Diplomatic sources say Egypt and Syria supported the move as Arabs hold a majority in the 135 member body. The Arab-Israeli peace conference starts Friday.
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Weather and UN peacekeeping shift in Middle East
Snow flurries forecast for Middletown tonight and Wednesday with temperatures in the 20s to 30s. The UN assembly approved a $30 million six month funding share for a peacekeeping force and, unlike earlier ventures, the Soviet bloc will contribute. Ambassador Bennett praised the session for boosting confidence in the UN. The assembly urged Korea to resume talks and postponed action on troop withdrawal and disbanding the UN command. It also delayed 1974 decisions on Cambodian government expulsion and seat to the Lon Nol exile regime.
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Soviets Launch Soyuz 13 With Klimuk and Lebedev
Tass reports Soyuz 13 lifted at 2 55 p m Moscow time with Commander Piotr Klimuk and Flight Engineer Valentin Lebedev aboard. The cosmonauts are fine and systems are functioning while no second flight plans were announced.
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