Italian Socialist withdrawal dooms Moro government in Italy
The Italian Socialist party pulled its support from Premier Aldo Moro, threatening to topple the 13 month old minority coalition of Christian Democrats and Republicans. De Martino urged a new emergency administration as the CIA funding row loomed, with talks likely to seek Socialists back into power after 1974 defections.
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Italy
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Ford
United States
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Chamber of Deputies
Communist Party
CIA steps up covert activity in Italy and funding
The CIA informs congressional committees it is increasing covert operations in Italy and funding non Communist political groups, notably the Christian Democratic party, with about 86 million dollars. Reports say over 6 million already distributed after President Ford approved the program on December 8.
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World formula could bring early Chamber election next spring
The plan would trigger a spring vote for a new Chamber of Deputies a year early. Communists and Socialists likely to repeat gains from regional elections last June with the Communists at 33 percent, two points behind the Christian Democrats. The Socialists stood at 12 percent.
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Third Arrest in Paris Phonogram Kidnapping Case
Paris police say a third kidnapper has been arrested in the case against Louis Hazan of Phonogram. Seven men are involved, and investigators hope to recover Hazan alive. Ransom talks last week had Mrs Hazan preparing the $3.4 million offer, but the abductors missed several pickups.
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Protestants threaten offensive against IRA in Northern Ireland
In Belfast Protestant leaders vow a military offensive against the Irish Republican Army and a general strike after the ambush killing of 10 Protestant workers in South Armagh. Militant groups warn of action unless the government acts, while the Ulster Workers Council hints at a general strike.
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Beirut clashes widen as Palestinian guerrillas seize Christian stronghold
In Beirut, Palestinian guerrillas overran Harsh Thabet, a major Christian area, after an artillery barrage ending a lull in Lebanon's civil conflict. At least 16 killed and 29 wounded as fighting spread, with blockades and attempts to move food to Palestinian refugee camps in Tel Zaatar and Jisr al Basha.
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