Sanjay Gandhi survives ambush as mother’s hold on power challenged
In New Delhi Indira Gandhi's son Sanjay escaped unharmed after shots were fired at his jeep at the end of his first parliamentary campaign. Opponents say he is groomed to succeed his mother, continuing a family dynasty started by Jawaharlal Nehru. In Mexico a bank guard is hospitalized with a gunshot wound as police hunt a bandit who fled with 4.2 million pesos as cash transfers were made between banks.
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Carter to ship aid to Zaire amid mercenary invasion
U S officials said a DC8 from Dover Air Force Base will fly to Kinshasa to deliver communications gear and medical supplies as Zaire fights Angolan mercenaries. The move follows a government warning about rising security threats and military instability in the region.
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Auction planned for Clinton Manges land in Texas
In San Diego Texas Clinton Manges faces credit denial and default on an $8.6 million loan prompting a public auction of part of his Duval County Ranch Co. holdings at the courthouse steps. In Nacogdoches a mobile home fire kills six, fire officials suspect a cigarette started the blaze during a party.
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Goldwaters deny mob links amid IRE reports in Arizona
The Associated Press reports linking Sen. Barry Goldwater, his brother Robert, and Harry Rosenzweig to mob figures sparked controversy. Goldwaters call the claims ridiculous and libelous, while the IRE group defends six months of Arizona investigations begun after Don Bolles' murder.
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Senate to ban Rhodesian chrome imports follows House vote
The Senate moves to repeal the Byrd amendment allowing chrome purchases from Rhodesia despite UN sanctions. The House approved the repeal 250 to 145, backing Carter's goal to push Rhodesia toward black majority rule, with the Senate signaling readiness to vote after defeating attempts to weaken the measure.
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White Wins Nod for Deputy Ag Job in Senate Panel
Texan John White won unanimous approval from the Senate Agriculture Committee for deputy secretary of agriculture. The amiable hearing featured endorsements from Lloyd Benson and John Tower and Texas House members. White, judge veteran commissioner of agriculture for 26 years, faced minimal scrutiny with only a cattle conflict question from Senator Dole and praise from Senator McGovern.
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Texans Debate Weekend Closing Law Repeal Proposal
Odessa Rep. Hoestenbach urged county option to allow sales on Saturdays and Sundays for items like a toy plastic dart gun with tourist packaging. He argued current law is inconsistent and harms business while opponents said the seven day retail week isn’t desired. testimony cited energy use and family schedules.
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Labor secretary blocks open hearing on Teamsters pension probe
Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall refused to testify in open session about the 18 month government probe into the Central States pension fund. He canceled his appearance after discussions with the subcommittee chair. Officials cited guarantees of privacy amid possible court action.
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