Ford criticizes Senate cut of Angola covert aid
President Ford called the Senate vote to bar CIA covert funding in Angola a serious threat to U.S. interests. The 54 to 22 decision affects a 112.3 billion defense bill’s covert programs, with Bush, Kissinger warning of dangerous consequences for foreign policy and no immediate House reversal.
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Cuba
Mike Mansfield
John Tunney
Ford U Congress agreement holds off tax increase
The article reports on a bipartisan deal to block a January tax increase while debating Angola aid. Kissinger cites Soviet and Cuban opposition as motives, while Mansfield questions Angola’s security link. Ford and Congress claim credit. tax relief is preserved for taxpayers.
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Guerrillas vow to prevent Lebanon partition amid civil war
Palestinian guerrillas led by Salah Khalaf claim Lebanon must stay intact and reject any division into sectarian states. The rally in Kuwait signals continued opposition to a sectarian split while Lebanon endures eight months of fighting amid refugee camps housing over 300,000. რ
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Congress approves tax bill with spending pledge
The Senate passed tax legislation 72 to 7 and the House 372 to 10 after negotiations. The bill binds future spending cuts dollar for dollar with tax reductions and the White House favors the agreement as President Ford prepares to sign. Congress adjourns until January 19.
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Protestant Extremist Bombings Kill Four in Ireland
Security chiefs fear a surge in sectarian fighting after two bombings left four dead and 25 wounded. In Dundalk Republic, one dead and 20 wounded at Mulligan's Bar. in Silverbridge, three dead and five wounded at Donnelly's tavern. A Red Hand Commando claim circulated. police say Protestant extremists likely responsible. The IRA vows retaliation, widening a six year feud that has killed about 1,390 in Northern Ireland and nearly five in the Republic.
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Little back in jail after 3 day release
Joan Little 21, acquitted of murder in the stabbing of jailer Clarence Alligood, is back in women's prison after a three day release on bond pending appeal on breaking and entering. She surrendered Friday night and was sent to Raleigh’s Correctional Center for Women.
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Weather forecast for tonight and into midweek
Clouds and cold air move in with a chance of snow flurries this evening. Lows near 16 to 24. Partly cloudy tomorrow with highs around 30. Extended outlook calls for fair conditions Monday and Tuesday and a shower chance Wednesday with temperatures in the 50s by midweek.
United Airlines sets restart plan after mechanics contract
United Airlines aims to resume flights Monday with full service by Christmas Eve after a two week mechanics strike. Some 16,700 mechanics must ratify the deal reached after all night talks with the IAMAW. union leaders urged approval despite keeping terms private. Meanwhile National Airlines faces a separate strike situation as a federal judge orders a second vote by 1,200 flight attendants on a Florida east coast route disruption.
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Car crashes through Verity Middle School wall
A car slipped into gear and crashed into an empty hallway of Verity Middle School on the west side at 1 54 p m. The driver Thomas Presta 20 of Franklin said brake failure caused the incident. Passenger Patricia Dalton 18 was uninjured. School damage about 3000 with 800 for the car. Police had not cited Presta.
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Dutch agree talks with Moluccan gunmen after surrender
The Netherlands says it will discuss Molucan grievances with 25 hostages at the Indonesian consulate after they surrendered, while denying concessions. A second Molucan group surrendered after a hijacked train incident.
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Iowa's first saloon salon opens in Des Moines
Tony Francois operates Salon Francois in Des Moines offering champagne and wine by the glass. He explains securing a liquor license and notes patrons view the shop as a saloon as well as a salon. Champagne prices range from $1.50 to $2.25 per split and Rolland Gallagher notes Iowa permits vary by character and requirements.
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