Judge weighs beef tenderness in USDA grading dispute
A federal judge in Omaha halted new USDA beef marbling standards that could raise prices and shift grades from good to choice and from choice to prime. The dispute, backed by cattlemen and consumer groups, questions if lower marbling hurts taste while promising cheaper meat at retail.
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Laotian workers strike at embassy security firm
In Vientiane, Trans-Air Protection Service workers walk off, occupy the compound demanding severance. About 900 Lao staff and 13 Marines guard the U.S. mission as evacuees from Vientiane head to Bangkok. Demonstrators press for back pay as protests surround the embassy area.
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Military government takes over Lebanon amid fighting and protests
Armed men from a dozen factions set roadblocks in Beirut as gunfire and explosions marked Lebanon’s new military government. Noureddin Rifai, 76, named prime minister to quell sectarian warfare, pledges action while cease fires fail and at least 50 are dead. Moslem leaders denounce the move, Yasir Arafat orders guerrillas to stay out of politics, and the army remains absent as violence continues.
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Greek Turkish feud could spark new war fears
Washington reports say the Greece Turkey clash remains a potential war risk after Kissinger failed to win Cyprus concessions. Kissinger plans to brief President Ford on his European trip and meet with Gromyko on detente. Fortified Greek island defenses raise a danger of clashes with Turkey amid domestic political pressure.
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Marcos questions Philippine U.S. bases and calls defense treaty a dead letter
President Ferdinand E. Marcos told the Chamber of Commerce that American bases in the Philippines may be unnecessary and harmful. He argued the mutual defense treaty could be a liability, draining American resources and provoking Asian censure, unless bases remain useful to both sides.
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United States
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Spain to grant speedy independence to Sahara colony
Madrid reports Spain will transfer sovereignty of the Spanish Sahara in the shortest period, reversing Franco era policy. The move follows threats from neighboring Arab states and omits Ceuta and Melilla. Morocco claims the Sahara in full. Algeria and Mauritania also contest parts. Moroccan border forces number 25,000.
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Ford to visit Europe to solidify alliance and policy
President Ford announced plans for a Europe tour next week to strengthen ties with European allies across economic diplomatic and military fronts. He spoke of advancing a nuclear treaty with Russia and outlined a forthcoming detailed Middle East policy after meetings with Sadat in Austria and Rabin in Washington.
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Weekend Forecast: Partly Cloudy With Showers Possible
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows will be in the mid 60s, and highs tomorrow in the upper 80s, with a 50-50 rain chance.
Moms Mabley Dies at 77 Hero of Nightlife and Stage
White Plains N Y AP Moms Mabley a raspy voiced standup comic who entertained for over six decades died at 77 from natural causes in White Plains Hospital where she had been a patient for six weeks Born Loretta Aiken in Brevard North Carolina she rose from church fundraisers to radio TV Broadway and film Known for sharp wit and baggy clothes she appeared on Merv Griffin Belafonte Smothers Brothers and Sullivan Shows and starred in Swingtime at the Savoy Broadway plays Swinging and Blackbirds Her film Amazing Grace followed a heart attack pacemaker and a return to acting She lived with her daughter Bonnie in Hartsdale and built a large chosen family Funeral arrangements were pending.
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