Texas welfare halts aid to refugees until federal deal agreed
Texas welfare officials said no financial aid would be offered to Vietnam and Cambodian refugees until a written agreement is secured from the federal government and Gov. Dolph Briscoe’s office. State welfare commissioner Raymond Vowell reported 633 refugees had been processed into Texas as of May 27.
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Kissinger warns U.S. allies against pressure acts
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told Atlanta that the United States will not be bullied by ally threats to sever ties. He affirmed alliances as central to U.S. policy, noting Greece and Turkey as examples while urging allies to see ties as serving their own interests.
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Hasty federal leasing criticized by oil commission
Charleston AP report covers Kenneth Cory of California warning the Interstate Oil Compact Commission that rushed federal leases off the California coast could trigger costly court and congressional delays. He argues environmental hazards and inadequate local input threaten oil production timelines.
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California
Kenneth Cory
California State Land Commission
New rodeo twist slated for fans at Pecos rodeo
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association introduces a circuit system for the West of the Pecos Rodeo July 2 to 5. Fourteen regional circuits across the United States will yield home- circuit standings and year end awards while world championship points still count. Each circuit has a secretary to manage standings and sponsors, with Denver handling further details.
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Teen cancer patients invited to Apollo-Soyuz launch
CAREFREE Ariz AP two fifteen year old cancer survivors Kevin Steen and Steve Southerland will attend the July 15 Cape Canaveral launch of the Apollo-Soyuz mission Their remission gives them hope to live longer Kevin lost a leg to a malignant bone tumor and Steve’s remission follows surgery and family losses including a brother to leukemia The teens tour and travel from Arizona and Florida with their families and discuss Ted Kennedy Jr correspondence
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Aerosol packaging shifts amid cosmetics industry debate
New York AP reports industry officials at their third annual conference debate aerosol use and labeling. Speakers highlight roll-ons and non aerosol dispensers as alternatives while a federal task force warns fluorocarbons may damage the ozone. Industry groups push cautious regulation as firms like Gillette and Clairol switch to nonaerosol options.
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Anuither Flikm
National Academy of Science
Carol Pegler
National Science Foundation
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Clairol
World Food Conference sees little hunger progress
Rome AP delegates say seven months after the World Food Conference little tangible aid has followed. A Sri Lankan delegate warns developed nations are reluctant to commit while 33 needy countries await urgent aid. executives flag a looming massive task and gaps in funds and stockpile plans.
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United Nations World Food Conference
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Sri Lanka
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United States
United Nations
Agriculture Fund
Mass Executions Reported Across Cambodia After Khmer Rouge Victory
Refugees in Surin Thailand report mass killings in Cambodia following the Khmer Rouge seizure. Former soldiers recount beatings of about 40 officers and enlisted men in Siem Reap with bodies buried near Phnom Prong and Phan Rong. One policeman and 16 others describe a death march to a mass grave and escape during Khmer Rouge fire. A diplomat survivor says a Khmer Rouge official warned not to kill old government members. A former lieutenant colonel saw corpses hung along a highway south of Phnom Penh.
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