U S and Spain reach breakthrough on bases deal
After near a year of talks, the United States and Spain agree on a framework for four major American bases in Spain. Kissinger and Cortina craft a new bilateral relationship and aim to finalize pact terms within six weeks amid Spanish turmoil and ongoing Basque repression concerns.
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Spain
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Pedro Cortina
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Ford shakes hands with crowd at West Virginia parade
President Ford rode through Elkins under heavy Secret Service escort. He left the armored car three times to greet about 150000 spectators, despite earlier plans to stay inside the bubble top. Ford praised West Virginia’s resources and called for balanced use of those resources to sustain the economy. He was joined by Sen. Jennings Randolph and Rep. Byrd while Gov. Moore was absent.
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Harley O. Staggers
Emperor Hirohito and King Olav arrive in New York
In New York on a state visit, Japan's Emperor Hirohito and Norway's King Olav V share the city with heightened security after Ford era plots. The Viking Squad, 14 Norwegian descent officers, guard Olav at the Waldorf Astoria as the two monarchs attend events including a Jets vs Patriots game at Shea Stadium.
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Weather Outlook For A Warm Pleasant Day
Forecast calls for a sunny day with a high in the upper 70s and an upper 40s low. Monday is expected to be sunny, clear, and warm.
Bomb blasts ripple through Argentina in four cities
Eleven bombs exploded in Mendoza Cordoba La Plata and Viedma with extensive property damage but no deaths. In Buenos Aires gunmen opened fire on an army installation as police kept suspects in state of siege extended to fight terrorism.
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Miniature pigs aid human research at Battelle facility
Columbus, Ohio AP says researchers at Battelle Memorial Institute in Richland Washington developed Hanford miniatures a blond strain of pigs descended from Columbus brought stock to the New World. The pigs reach about 190 pounds, live 15 years, and are used for skin cosmetic tests dental and drug metabolism studies.
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Long-awaited hearings on food stamps begin in Washington
Hearings open this week on the 5.8 billion dollar a year food stamp program as reform efforts accelerate. Senate Agriculture subcommittee leads four days of testimony with plans for a broader bill by spring. Administration and lawmakers push for fundamental changes addressing both management and political concerns.
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Ala
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Rn.y
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Middletown Native Aided Refugee Plan on Guam
Middletown native LT CMDR Edward Shrock, a 1959 Middletown High School graduate, assisted reporters during Operation New Life on Guam the refugee processing hub for Vietnam evacuees. His story appears on page 12.
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