Ford plea ignored Senate rejects aid to Angola
President Ford condemned a Senate ban on CIA covert aid to Angola as a threat to national interests. The Senate voted 54 to 22 against the provision, leaving the defense appropriation bill in limbo as leaders warned of broader foreign policy consequences. Kissinger argued the move could have disastrous effects, while Mansfield cautioned Angola was not vital to security.
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Rail bill fate rests with President Ford
Congress passed a 6.5 billion rail bill despite veto warnings as Senate 51 29 and House 205 150 approve. It would fund ConRail with 2.1 billion loans, 400 million to keep small lines running, 2.4 billion for high speed service Washington to Boston, and 1.6 billion for other railroads. The plan shifts rate regulation toward market freedom with ICC oversight eased.
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Kansans vote on rail bill in House roll call
Kansas members cast votes on a compromise bill authorizing 6.5 billion dollars to revitalize U.S. railroads. Keys supported the measure while Sebelius and Shriver opposed. Skubitz and Winn not voting.
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Saturday Sidewalk Review in News Gazette feature
A Cham paign-Urbana column profiles William D Staerkel now at Parkland College and recalls Newton High and Beth el College. Mildred Vogt wins Polly Dollar via Polly's Pointer with a Dec 31 column. Newton High School Class of 1960 reunion is off, while a Newton area gathering at the VFW Club invites all classmates and spouses for memories tonight. Downtown stores report busier gift wrapping as Christmas nears.
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Tax deal blocks tax hike easing burdens on workers
Washington reports a bipartisan tax compromise keeps 1975 withholding levels for 1976 and extends tax cuts six months. Senate approved 72 to 7 and House 372 to 10, with anti spending language but no binding cap. Families of four see relief or increased costs depending on income, while the poor face the sharpest impact without the extension.
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Pressure mounts as rebels buzz Buenos Aires in third day
In Buenos Aires rebels from right wing air force units buzzed downtown for a third day pressuring Isabel Peron to quit. Four T34 trainers flew near Government House as crisis meetings continued. military leaders hinted at replacement while discussions of force or starvation tactics circulated amid growing unrest.
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Weekend toll in Kansas reaches four in crashes
Four people died in separate weekend crashes in Kansas. Linus Weber, 46, of Scottsville, was killed near Beloit while changing a tire on Kansas 9 and U.S. 24. Michael Weilert, 21, of Kismet, died on U.S. 54 near Liberal in a collision with a tractor-trailer. Daniel Glissman, 17, of rural Corning, perished in a one vehicle crash south of Seneca on Kansas 63. Jody Cyr, 14, of Wichita, died when the car she rode in collided with another in Westlink.
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Weather Cast For South Central District Today
Mostly clear and cooler conditions expected today with a high near 50 and a low around 20 tonight. Sunday should be clear and warmer with highs in the low 50s. winds from the northwest 15 to 20 mph today, then diminishing to light and variable tonight. Airport data for Kirg shows high 56.56 low 25.22 and humidity 43.72 with barometer 30.41.30.59 and wind N21-N20.
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