Carter Studies More Cabinet Appointments
President elect Carter weighs several Cabinet posts in Atlanta with meetings on two to three nominees this week. Blumenthal is linked to treasury and Pfeiffer touted for commerce while Vance and Lance already named for state and budget director roles.
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Wall Street
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Atlanta
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Baltimore
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Court declines Ray plea review in King assassination case
The Supreme Court refused to hear James Earl Ray’s bid to withdraw his guilty plea in the 1968 King assassination. Ray contended he was framed and coerced, and his appeal argued conflicts of interest and incompetence by his lawyers. The decision accompanies other actions on Gilmore, surname ID for licenses, and Social Security benefit rules.
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Utah
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Rhodesia talks drift farther from objective at Geneva
Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith said Geneva talks on a transition to black rule are farther from the objective than when they began. He noted no real progress since October and maintained hope if work continues, as he returned to Rhodesia after rejecting British peaceful transfer proposals. In Madrid an ultraleftist group demanded freeing 15 prisoners for the release of a kidnapped adviser to King Juan Carlos. police conducted raids and roadblocks as they hunted Antonio Maria de Oriol, president of State and King’s Council member, four days before a nationwide referendum on reforms.
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Electoral College to Elect U S President Today
Walter Minch of Parma Ohio and 537 electors across 50 state capitals and Washington DC meet to cast ballots for president. The 538 electoral votes determine the winner with 270 needed. In Lisbon Portugal early local results show Socialists leading with 30.8 percent as Soares touts potential gains.
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Ohio
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Portugal
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Soares
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Carter faces unfinished energy policy as transition begins
Incoming President Carter inherits Ford era energy files from fuel taxes to breeder reactors. He promises a unified policy by April 1 after transition staffers received a full briefing at the Interior Department. Stanley Doremus says offshore oil and Western coal development loom large for the new administration.
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Ford Administration
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Stanley Doremus
Interior
Argument over money leads to shotgun wound in Newton
Police say a dispute over money led to a shooting that wounded 46 year old James L. Williams at 306 West 5th. Williams was hit in the lower left abdomen by a 32 caliber revolver, underwent surgery at Axtell Christian Hospital, and was listed at satisfactory condition. Milton Red Walton, 57, of 1012 East 10th, held on aggravated battery with bond set at $20,000. The weapon was recovered and several witnesses were present.
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Red) Walton
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Hear Ye Hear Ye Question on Mo-Pac Tracks in Newton Kansas
Citizens ask when Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks on Broadway will be fixed after a year of reports from City Manager Jay Newton. The city warned Mo-Pac to repair or face city contracting and tax charges.
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Fire gutted Holton City Hotel killing five elderly residents
Fire officials in Holton Kansas search for a cause after a second floor couch fire tore through the City Hotel killing four men and a woman. The building dating to 1900 with a single fire escape and no alarm system saw 24 people inside, including owner Tom r and his family. The man who reported the blaze died returning for his cat.
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Wichita
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Topeka
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Everett L. Williams
Adolph M. Postom
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Kissinger Ends Diplomatic Era After 564000 Miles of Service
Washington AP Henry A Kissinger returns from a record 564000 miles and 57 countries marking the end of an era as secretary of state He says there are no more foreign trips and begins a decompression phase in preparation for life after his tenure aboard a four engine jet at Andrews Air Force Base The farewell trip included Brussels London and talks with NATO officials and British leaders about Rhodesia plans He hints at a future return to government and plans memoirs with wife Nancy while sorting papers at home
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Weather Summary for South Central Region
Mostly clear through Tuesday with mild days. Highs in the mid 50s this afternoon and near 60 Tuesday. Lows tonight mid to upper 20s. Winds southwest 10 to 20 mph this afternoon and 5 to 15 mph tonight. Airport data KIRG KJRG show 52.52 911 35.37 humidity 72.72 barom 30.42 30 53. Wind SW 15.
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