Disaster in Guatemala tops 17000 dead and 34000 injured
official tallies from the Guatemala earthquake show 17,032 dead and 34,023 injured as relief tied to a nation of 4 million facing massive housing losses. US aid surpasses 13 million with tents generators and medical supplies reaching the stricken area amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
United States
Man
Aith
Brian Moss
Uttce
Guillermo Echeveria
Laugerud
Diplomatic Corps
Ad Muss
US Relef
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Merco
Niger appeals for 200000 tons emergency food aid
Niger says nearly a quarter of its 3 million people face malnutrition and calls for 200000 tons of emergency food before the May rains. Foreign Minister Adamou warns of a tragic situation as rains hinder distribution, with USAID noting crop losses from irregular rain, rats, and locusts.
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Niamey
Niger
Central Africa
Maumount Dyermakove Adamou
Baron
US Agency For International Development
Congress Examines Ford Social Security Medicare Revisions
In Washington Ford proposals for Social Security and Medicare changes face close congressional scrutiny with ten Democrats seeking tweaks or delays. House leaders warn limited action this session as Burke and critics push for payroll tax cuts and broader coverage, while debates loom ahead of New Hampshire and Florida primaries.
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Washington
API
Ford
Congress
House
Carl Albert
Charves
James A Burke
D-Mass
Ways and Means Committee
Social Security
Burke
Ford Administration
Treasury
Nelson Ho Cruikshank
National Council of Semiur
Liu Zens
Fifth Avenue
New Hampshire
Florida
Bentsen Eyes Favorite Son Role In 1976 Race
Len Lloyd Bentsen considers a Texas preferred candidate strategy after early defeats in Mississippi and Oklahoma. He plans to announce in Austin before his 3rd birthday, halting a national bid but entering the Texas primary in May. Reagan campaigns in New Hampshire as the race narrows.
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Washington
Len Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Austin
Ronald Reagan
New Hampshire
Ford
Bentsen
Terry Sanford
North Carolina
Duke University
Henry M. Jackson
Harris
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Hubert H Humphrey
Minnesota
Alabama
George Wallace
Soviet backed Angolan forces push toward key ports after Huambo capture
Reports from Luanda say Soviet backed Angolan and Cuban troops drive toward Lino in east central Angola and along the coast to Lolo and Benguela after the fall of Huambo. UNITA and FNLA, aided by the US and allies, prepare for guerrilla warfare as MPLA consolidates central control.
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Angola
Lolo
Benguela
Huambo
Luanda
Popular Mouvement
MPLA
Soviet Union
National Union
UNITA
National Front
FNLA
United States
South Africa
Zaire
Zambia
Nicholas Ashford
The
Times of London
Johannesburg
Mpla Ghent Wi
Jorge Sangumba
Huambe
Sangumba
Lusaka
Washington
Atlantic
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