Reed backs B1 bomber over cruise missiles in arms talks
Air Force Secretary Reed argues the B1 bomber with radar jamming and short range missiles can defeat heavily defended Soviet targets, questioning cruise missiles' usefulness. Ford signs a 112.3 billion defense bill, trimming requests and delaying Angola aid.
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Angola
Detroit ruling voids promotions in white firefighters case
A federal judge ruled Detroit discriminated against 36 white firefighters by promoting black firefighters with less seniority through an affirmative action plan. Judge James Churchill set aside the January 1975 promotions and ordered the city to stop using race in seniority lists, noting a clear 14th Amendment violation. The Detroit Firefighters Association filed the suit, with the city expected to appeal.
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Mercenaries Report Murder Toll in Angola Returnees Say 14 Percent Killed
British mercenaries returning from Angola corroborate press reports that about fourteen percent of their fellow fighters were killed last week. They described being in firing squads and facing machine gun fire in the civil conflict. The accounts, relayed by London newspapers, focus on targeted killings under orders from a British Cypriot command.
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London
Angola
Fenda
MPLA Captures Benguela and Lobito in Angola Push
The MPLA reports unopposed occupation of Benguela and Lobito at the Atlantic end of the Benguela Railroad, signaling a rapid southern advance with Cuban and Soviet backing. Analysts forecast imminent confrontation with South Africa as UNITA retreats.
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Times of London
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la da Bandeira
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Cunene
Uambo
Monroe City School Board Seeks Parkerson Opinion
Monroe City School Board members voiced concern that any official opinion from District Attorney Johnny Carl Parkerson on Mrs. Francis Givens is not yet rendered. Board President Yvonne Nash and member Henry Taylor urged a timely decision ahead of next week’s meeting as Supt. Sidney Seeser said he would contact Parkerson about the delay.
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Public Service Jobs Bill Faces Veto By Ford
Washington AP reports a public service jobs bill facing a presidential veto despite House passage 239 to 1545 23. Senate Labor Committee approval is seen, with about 6 billion dollars to fund 280 000 jobs in nonprofits and 320 000 in government. Democratic backers say millions remain unemployed as Ford notes unemployment fell from 8.3 to 7.8 percent. Rep Dominick Daniels criticizes plans to end public service jobs after this year.
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Dominick V. Daniels
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Flag of Revolution Bicentennial flies beside U S flag in Monroe
In Monroe, a flag bearing the American Revolution Bicentennial emblem waves beneath the United States flag in front of the Ouachita Parish federal court house and post office. Deputy director Charles A. Mazziotti of the Ouachita Civil Defense Agency attends a Civil Defense Directors seminar in Baton Rouge at the State Government Emergency Operating Center.
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Monroe
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State Government Emergency
Baton Rouge
Twin Cities Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Residents may see a slight chance of showers today with more activity tonight and Thursday. Cooler air moves in this afternoon and tonight with highs near the mid 70s and lows around the mid 50s. Thursday highs reach the upper 60s as southwest winds shift to northerly later today. No rainfall was recorded at Monroe Municipal Airport. Tuesday high was 73 and overnight low 58.
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American Bar Seeks Resolve Of Guarantee
The American Bar Association plans a proposed court procedure to balance First Amendment free press and Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial during criminal proceedings. Aimed at avoiding conflicts between rights, the proposal will be considered by delegates after a closed board session. The group may also move to decriminalize prostitution and repeal state laws limiting private sexual conduct between consenting adults.
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Cattle Judging Continues Here at Fat Stock Show
Cattle judging continues today at the ark law Miss National Fat Stock Show with Devon cattle at 2 p m and Santa Gertrudis at 3 p m Five breeds of beef cattle near judged Jayne opens Westid Tuesday polled Hereords short rolais and Angus details found on page 7A
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Multi Million Suit Filed Against Dome
The contractor Building Engineering Services Inc. and its president Don Teel filed a 10 million dollar civil rights suit in federal court alleging illegal raid and humiliation after state police seized BESCO records at the Louisiana Superdome. Defendants include Lt. John Rigol Ben Levy and Sherman Copelin.
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Louisiana Superdome
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BESCO
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John Rigel
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Legislative
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Rigol
Ben Levy
Sherman Copelin
Superdome Services, Inc
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Classified 4D Radio TV 4D Comics 2D Sports $B Crossword 6C Theater 38D Deaths 8C Van Dellen 2D Editorial 4A Women 1C Horoscope 3D Weather 6A 5 Sections 48 Pages
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Noah’s Weather Forecast Sparks Wet Jest
A humorous quip notes that the last fully accurate forecast was God’s message to Noah about a 100 percent chance of rain, joking that modern predictions miss the mark.
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Noah
Lockheed Bribery Fallout Shapes Global Reactions
The payoff scandal surrounding Lockheed Aircraft Corp. triggers international scrutiny. Japan may cancel a $1.3 billion antisubmarine planes order as officials seek names of involved officials. German and Italian leaders urge inquiries, while Dutch politicians consider a parliamentary probe into alleged payments to bolster sales.
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Bride etymology traced to Teutonic word for cook
United Press International notes that the term bride derives from an ancient Teutonic root meaning to cook. The origin ties marriage language to culinary duties in early Germanic cultures.
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International
Prisoner Seeks Elected Position in Concord Town Board
Carl Velleca, an armed robbery convict at Concord State Prison, announced a bid for the Board of Selectmen. He recently held a one hour furlough to vote and hosted a meet the candidate night at Concord Town Hall with about 75 residents present and 25 reporters.
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