Nixon Seeks Lower Trade Barriers and Global Cooperation
President Nixon urges Congress and other nations to reduce trade barriers and push monetary reform. Speech highlights U S trade balance, export gains, and currency adjustments aiding access to the Japanese market while noting potential temptations to slow reforms.
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Washington
Nutodd
Coreative
Peter McMangan
United States
Flanigan
Hiphear
Ty Tynan
U.S
Priests Switch From Sex To Taxes In Confessions
Vatican document shifts focus of the Sacrament of Penance from sexual sins to social responsibilities. Priests will increasingly ask about pay taxes and treatment of employees, with confessional questions less centered on sex. The ruling allows removing the confessional booth and emphasizes broader moral concerns.
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Vatican
Msgr
Gilberto Agustoni
Congregation For Divine Cult
Msgr Agustoni
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Grenada Declares Independence From Britain
Grenada gained independence as Union Jack fell and the flag rose in St George's. Prime Minister Eric Gairy faced boycotts from Caribbean leaders and reports said Maurice Bishop was arrested amid tensions before the ceremonies.
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Britain
Eric Gairy
Trinidad
Barbados
Prince Richard of Gloucester
Elizabeth II
CBS News
New York
Garry
Mongoose
Maurice Bishop
New Jewel Movement
Panama and United States sign negotiating principles for canal treaty
The United States and Panama sign a declaration of negotiating principles to guide a new Panama Canal treaty. Kissinger visits Panama for the ceremony and talks with Gen Omar Torrijos and Foreign Minister Juan Tack. Officials expect a final treaty within a year, ending a decade of tense relations and violence around the canal issue.
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United States
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Henry A. Kissinger
Omar Torrijs
Juan A. Tack
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Kissinger
Latin America
U.S
Tack
Torrijos
Balance Of Payments Altered By Oil Costs
The report says the U S oil import bill will rise by 15.7 billion this year while the dollar remains resilient. It cites a total oil import value increase of 73.8 billion for major regions and notes a potential trade balance impact of about 10 billion, with deficits possible in current account. Peter Flanigan warns poorer nations face hardship and calls for equitable petroleum access in negotiations.
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Nixon
Council On International Economic Policy
United States
Council
Europe
Japan
Canada
Peter Flanigan
White House
Flanigan
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British Election Set Feb 28
Prime Minister Edward Heath called a national election for February but Parliament will be dissolved and a new House of Commons elected March 12. Heath warns miners’ strike could cripple energy supplies, while Queen Elizabeth II cuts short her Australia visit.
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Australia
House of Commons
Heath
Britain
Few Clues In Hearst Kidnap Case
Berkeley police report few leads on the whereabouts of 19 year old Patricia Hearst kidnapped from her apartment. FBI San Francisco says many men pursue un speculated leads with no ransom demand yet. Patricia Hearst is granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst founder of the family media empire.
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Calif
Patricia Hearst
Richard Berger
Miss Hearst
John Kelley
San Francisco
FBI
Hearst
Kelley
William Randolph Hearst
Homemakers Bill Introduced to Extend Social Security
Two congresswomen, Barbara Jordan and Martha Griffiths, propose Social Security coverage for homemakers. They say homemakers are economic producers and should be treated as self employed if they opt in, paying the tax alongside spouses. The measure aims to spark debate and eventual recognition of homemakers’ contributions.
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Congress
Barabara Jordan
Dtex
Martha W. Griffiths
D-Mich
Terrorists Free Four Hostages
Kuwaiti officials reported that gunmen freed four hostages at the Japanese Embassy amid ongoing standoff actions. Internal Defense Minister Sheik Saad el Abdullah said contact with the attackers kept calm and pledged no harm to the captives while Singaporean terrorists faced government restrictions on landing.
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Guerriila
Internar
Sheik Saad el- Abdullah
Singapore
Snyder’s Book Exposes Annapolis Backroom Politics
An informant says the forthcoming book by Senator Snyder reveals backroom maneuvering in Annapolis including the governor and legislature. The 12 hundred page work reportedly includes anecdotes on lobbying, credit systems, and how brokers operate within state government.
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Mneader
State House
Heyond
Wes Wien
Senate
Seurge
Seyder
Hagerstown
Snyder
Nantes
Marvin Mandel
Snyder Alw
Maciel
Sayer
State Police Crack Fuel Oil Theft Ring
Maryland State Police say they disrupted a fuel oil theft operation tied to Andrews Air Force Base over 30 years. Two arrests have been made and seven more expected in Maryland and Virginia. Larry P. Ervin of Temple Hills charged with theft larceny and conspiracy. Frank W. Harris of Potomac Hills charged with receiving stolen goods. The scheme involved base truck drivers delivering fuel to wrong exits using false delivery slips. Base officials value the stolen fuel at about 225000 dollars. No base employees were implicated.
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Ofton Hil
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Virginie
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Clark
Ervin
Andrews Air Force Base
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