Court dismisses suit over tank injury to disabled GI
Allen Aaron Jackson injured when a tank ran over him during Ft. Riley maneuvers in May 1974. The U S Court of Claims found no breach of enlistment contract and no jurisdiction to award damages, citing lack of written promises and authority. He remains in VA care with disability payments and could seek Congress relief.
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Congress debates Carter drought relief loans and grants
Congress weighs President Carters drought relief plan with 844 million dollars in loans and grants for farmers businesses and communities in the drought zones. Some lawmakers back the urgency and policy alignment while others push against 5 percent loan interest and favor grants.
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U S Vietnam talks to restart in Paris focus on ties
President Carter said a U S delegation will resume talks with Vietnam in Paris to build an economic relationship starting with ending the embargo and normalizing relations. State Department officials expect staged progress with no preconditions and no date set for Paris meetings.
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Tribal revenge cited in cardinal's death
Reports from the Congo Republic link the assassination of Emile Cardinal Biayenda in Kinshasa to tribal revenge for President Marien Ngouabi's murder. The cardinal, 50, was kidnapped and killed by Ngouabi allies, as authorities pursue mass arrests and vow punishment.
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Genghis Khan Builds First Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan establishes the early Mongol Empire in the early 13th century. His grandson Kublai Khan expands control to most of China.
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