US Banks On African Meeting
Washington officials anticipate an African summit will condemn South Africa’s Angola intervention but avoid recognizing the Soviet backed faction in Luanda. The OAU may urge a coalition government for Angola’s Popular Movement with US backed factions after a ceasefire, while Cuba and the Soviet Union are urged to withdraw. The U.S. also asks Guyana to deny refueling to Cuban aircraft aiding Angola.
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South Africa
Angola
Luanda
Organization of African Unity
Marxist Popular Movement For the Liberation of
United States
William F. Schaufele Jr
African Affairs
Zaire
Gabon
Cameroon
Ivory Coast
Senegal
Popular Movement
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Soviet Union
Cuba
State Department
OAU
Uganda
Guyana
Bomb Kills 11 at LaGuardia in Major NYC Explosion
A powerful device exploded in the LaGuardia baggage area killing 11 and injuring about 50 as Thanksgiving travelers faced disruption. Police estimated the blast equaled 25 sticks of dynamite and the airport remained closed while investigators sought motives and suspects.
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New York
LaGuardia
John F. Kennedy
Newark
Louis C. Cottell
Economic Signs Are Up Again
Washington AP reports November leading economic indicators rose four tenths of one percent after October’s decline, signaling a plateau in growth for the coming months. The index, up for the first time in three months, remains 5.6 percent ahead of a year ago and viewed over three months shows a modest easing trend.
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Washington
Commerce Department
James L. Pate
Pate
Seek New Block Of Postal Hike
Chief Justice Burger was urged to block a three cent first class rate rise and other increases totaling about 2.5 billion yearly. Former Postmaster General Day argued against immediate effect, noting refunds would be impracticable if overturned. The stay allows the higher rates to take effect at 12:01 am Wednesday while the merits are heard next month.
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Washington
Warren E. Burger
J. Edward Day
Burger
U.S. Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Day
Postal Service
Congress
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirlea
UF Needs Three Thousand For Drive Goal
The 1975 Franklin County United Fund Drive has surpassed last year’s total but remains $3,000 short of the $38,223 target. Ted Brunner, chairman, hopes remaining funds come in by Tuesday when the drive ends. Volunteers will canvass uncontacted homes wearing United Fund buttons. some donations may arrive after Tuesday, but the drive will be wrapped up then. If the goal isn’t reached, funds allocated to 14 organizations will be reduced.
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Franklin County
United Fund
Ted Brunner
Brunner
State Land Use Debates Mirror Kansas Growth Pains
Kansas cities face heated disputes over zoning and county land use as Salina and other communities weigh protection of property values against growth. State leaders push a broad land use plan to guide local rules while preserving local autonomy and farmland resources.
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John Marshall
Kansas
Salina
Saline County
Rogs Doyen
Doyen
Kansas Senate
Courthouse Chilly Place
Franklin County Courthouse employees faced an unexpected shutdown after a furnace fan failed, dropping temps below 60. A replacement from Kentucky couldn't arrive due to weather and flight issues, delaying reopening until the fan arrives at Kansas City International Airport tonight and is fetched for Ottawa Wednesday morning. Extension Service stayed open with heaters. All county employees will have New Year’s Day off.
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Jewel Scott
Franklin County
Kentucky
Jack Davis
Kansas City International
Kansas City
Ottawa
Davis
Extension Service
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Topeka
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