World Bank weighs large loan to expand Vietnam rice output
World Bank President Robert S McNamara said negotiations are under way for a very large loan to fund an irrigation program in the Mekong delta to boost rice production in war ravaged southern Vietnam. An official in the bank's local office said the agreement would be signed soon and that funds would aid many people beyond the delta in rice shortage areas.
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Danny Thomas Enters Politics at St. Jude Event
Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, interrupted questions to former President Ford, declaring if elected he would extend freedom of the press beyond the Constitution. Ford was in Memphis for a Danny Thomas Memphis Classic event, touring the hospital, signing autographs, and speaking with researchers.
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Graham defends crusade costs in Toronto sermon
Billy Graham defended the $600,000 cost of his seven day Toronto crusade at a news conference, saying it costs about $5 per attendee at Maple Leaf Gardens. He contrasted the price with $30 to $40 to see Muhammad Ali fight, stating he offers the gospel for a good value.
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Judge orders KAL to pay Filipino passenger damages
Manila judge Augusto Valencia ordered Korean Air Lines to pay 41,230 dollars to Maria Olivia Ceniza. Ceniza, with a confirmed reservation to Honolulu via Seoul on August 15, 1977, was bumped for an American passenger, the court noting unwarranted discrimination in favor of whites.
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Donahue Wins Emmys and NBC Soap Tops Daytime
New York AP reports syndicated talk host Phil Donahue won two Emmys including outstanding host in a talk series. Days of Our Lives was named the year's best daytime dramatic series, with other awards for actors directors and notable programs across ABC, NBC, and CBS.
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Martin Haig Mackey
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Maritime payoffs spark broad racketeering indictment
At least 15 maritime union leaders and businessmen across Atlantic and Gulf ports face racketeering extortion and tax and labor law charges in a 100 page Justice Department indictment. Arrests were expected to begin today after a three year probe into maritime union activities. U.S. Magistrate Charlene Sorrentino sealed the indictment until arrests. The strike force began in Miami and extended to major ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
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Lesbians convicted in slaying
Two lesbians, Carol Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor, were found guilty of arranging a contract murder of Carol Taylor's husband Herbert Taylor, shot March 14, 1976, in Far Rockaway. Prosecution said motives included lesbian passions, child custody, and $100,000 life insurance. Bail revoked, sentencing set for June 22. maximum term sought.
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