Algerian release linked to Carlos in Vienna siege
AP reports Algerian officials freed terrorists who seized hostages at the Vienna OPEC headquarters last week. They allegedly helped the group, believed led by the wanted Carlos, reach a friendly Arab country, possibly Libya, amid conflicting details about a killed Libyan OPEC delegate. Other stories: Ford orders airport security tightening after NYC blast. Britain recalls ambassador to Chile over torture claims. Victoria Laughlin named 1976 Maid of Cotton. Fred Harris enters Texas presidential primary race. Iran sentences 10 Marxist guerrillas to death. a Bank of America branch bomb causes minor damage. Port of Houston approves a 100000 settlement over grain profits. 4000 Baptist youths attend Freedom '76 conference in San Antonio. Elvis Presley New Year’s Eve concert in Pontiac. Dallas desegregation plan challenges. CIA officer Welch’s family reflects on danger.
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Vienna
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Libya
OPEC
LaGuardia Reopens After Deadly Bomb Blast
LaGuardia Airport reopened after a blast killed 11 and injured about 75. The first arrival was an American Airlines flight from Dallas at 10 10 p m with 90 passengers. FBI agents and NYPD searched the scene, interviewed witnesses, and sought suspects, with no leads yet. Passengers expressed fear and asked about their bags as planes landed and authorities worked the rubble filled luggage claim area.
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LaGuardia
American Airlines
Dallas
Levada June
FBI
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New York City
Postal rate rise not likely to be last
Washington AP reports the postage for a letter rose from 10 to 13 cents, marking the sixth rate increase in a period that suggests further hikes may follow. The change highlights ongoing postal cost pressures and potential future adjustments.
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Cuban troops in Angola grow to about 7500 in fight for power
U S intelligence places about 7500 Cuban soldiers in Angola backing Soviet aligned forces in a rising commitment to control the country. Reports say a Cuban tank brigade may have arrived, while three more Cuban officials are identified. In Washington, Ford says Cuba Angola ties ruin any chance of improved relations. Postal rate hikes go into effect amid anticipated Postal Service deficit.
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Washington
U.S
Angola
Fernando Vecimo
Fidel Castro
Castro
MPLA
Ford
Cuba
United States
Portugal
Azores
Africa
Barbados
Caribbean
Benjamin F. Bailar
Bailar
Warren E. Burger
Burger
U.S. Court of Appeals
Gulf Oil political donations probe reveals multi million illicit support
A Gulf Oil investigative panel found about 12.3 million in illegal political donations over 13 years, including 4 million to South Korea’s ruling party and 108000 for a helicopter to Bolivia’s ex dictator. The panel blamed Gulf leadership partly for not knowing of the funds, while noting tracing all payments may be impossible.
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Senate
Hugh Scott
Gulf
Claude C. Wild Jr
Scott
Special Review Com
Mittee
United States
South Korea
Wild
U.S
Rene Barientos
Canada
Italy
Sweden
Bob R. Dorsey
Dorsey
Indictments Hit Texas Senate Chief Administrator Schnabel
Texas Senate chief administrator Charles Schnabel was indicted on two payroll misuse charges for issuing checks to non employees to pay personal debts. A third count accuses misapplication of Senate print shop employee Frank Smith III’s services for Schnabel’s use. Bond set at 6000.
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Texas Senate
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Travis County Grand Jury
Senate
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Schnabel
Tom Blackwell
University of Texas
Phil Landrum
Landrum
Smith
Elgin
Social Security tax bite grows for higher earners
The text notes that workers earning over 14100 a year will see smaller paychecks after Thursday due to Social Security taxes. A $300 weekly earner loses about 17.55 weekly, with longer effect this year. Those under 14100 will not notice changes, and the broader economy may feel reduced spending power though economists see only a small impact.
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