Ford Returns From Peking With Hints of China Ties
President Ford and Chinese leaders closed four days of talks in Peking with warm pledges of friendship and hints the United States may move toward formal recognition of the People's Republic. Talks addressed detente and Taiwan as Kissinger outlined a tentative path around the Taiwan issue while Ford prepared to depart for Jakarta to continue Southeast Asia reviews.
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Peking
UPI
Ford
China
United States
Hanoi
U.S
Indochina
California
Great Hall of the People
Teng Hsiao-ping
People's Republic of China
Taiwan
Henry A. Kissinger
China shares details on seven US MIAs with Ford
Peking reports detailed information on seven dead American service members missing in Indochina. Kissinger says identities will be released after relatives are notified, as China had previously urged U.S. inquiries about MIAs. Officials note 832 MIAs and 1,800 others killed with no recoveries, with Navy fliers among the sought details. Ford's meeting with Teng Hsiao-ping yields tentative information on individuals tied to actions in or near China over a decade.
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Peking
Ford
Indochina
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Thas
China
United States
North Vietnam
Defense Department
Washington
Navy Fiers
State Department
Miers
South China
Teng Hslaorping
People’s Republic
Shalimar Gets New Fire Station Near Okaloosa Annex
Ocean City-Wright Fire District aims to build a Shalimar station within the year. Land is donated and plans drawn, with deed and finance follow ups. The district reports rising revenues, enabling a $70,000 engine purchase and a 24 hour manned system with two captains and daytime dispatch.
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Shalimar
Ocean City-Wright
Ralph Dalton
Dalton
Lake Lorraine
Longwood
Port Dixie
Okaloosa County
Dalon
Train Hijackers Kill Three Seize Indonesia Consulate
Three South Moluccan terrorists seized the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam killing three hostages and wounding others while a separate train hijacking in the Dutch countryside left one hostage dead. Dutch authorities deployed 450 soldiers and police to secure the area as negotiations continued and hostages remained aboard the train.
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Indonesia
Amsterdam
Netherlands
UPE
Ment
Fivo
Pollen
Rustanul Aratin
Mohammad Dlassan Wirastra
Bellen
Justler
Glimten
43Rd Light Armored Division
Berlin
Miss Faber
Ganmien
Hague
J. Bosman
Food Prices Drop Keeps Wholesale Index Steady in November
Washington UPI reports a sharp fall in food prices offsetting a rise in industrial commodities, leaving the Wholesale Price Index unchanged from October to November. Food declines came from vegetables and meat while grain prices eased due to a record harvest, signaling slower consumer inflation ahead.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
PLO invited to UN Security Council debate on Israeli raids
UN Security Council votes 93 with two abstentions to invite the Palestine Liberation Organization to participate in debate on Israeli raids in Lebanon. Britain and Costa Rica opposed, France Italy and Japan abstained. PLO observer status noted. Basel Amin Ag leads PLO delegation. Iraqi coalition urged full participation without voting rights. Israel rejects negotiation with the PLO.
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Security Council
New York
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Palestine Liberation Organization
Lebanon
Britain
Costa Rica
United States
France
Italy
Japan
Basel Amin Ag
PIO
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Council
Fayat
PTO
Iraq
PLO
Chaim Merzog
Ihursday
Army Major faces forced retirement amid cancer doubts
Army Maj. Richard Wall, 40, with 18 years of service and bronze stars, may be discharged before retirement despite a San Antonio diagnosis suggesting possible kidney cancer. He would lose medical coverage and rely on half pay, while others with similar issues challenge the policy in military and civilian courts. Maj. Jack Park notes the hardship and fairness questions.
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Tex
VPI
Army
Richard Wall
Vietnam
Wall
San Antonio
Ft. Hood
Wail
Jack Park
Need a Lawyer You Can Charge It
The Florida Supreme Court approved a Florida Bar contract with American Express allowing lawyers in Florida to accept credit cards for the first time. The court previously amended bar rules to permit credit card payments for legal services including financing costs and non contingent fees. American Express is the first contract approved with more negotiations underway.
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Tallahassae
Fla
Supreme Court
Florida
American Express
Bar
Ej Sanal
Destin Christmas Parade Scheduled By Chamber Of Commerce
The Destin Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Christmas parade for 1 a.m. on Saturday December 20. The event, sponsored by the chamber and Destin Community Center, will feature bands organizations floats decorated cars and marching units with cash prizes for top entries. The parade starts at U S Highway 98 and Lenning and proceeds west to the Methodist Church at Calhoun and Sibert Avenues. For details contact Destin Chamber of Commerce 837 Baal joi.
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Destin
Destin Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Highway 98
Lenning
Methodis
Gallows Ordered For Lawbreakers in Boston
Dateline 1775 reports Gen. William Howe enraged by freezing troops ignoring orders against stripping fences and houses for firewood issuing a provost order to hang on the spot the first man hanged without trial in the get without.
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Boston
William Howe
Drivers Injured In 2 Car Crash at Niceville Intersection
A five car crash at the State Road 20 and Palm Boulevard intersection east of Niceville injured two drivers Thursday night. Marlene Elaine Owens, 16, of Niceville, suffered leg and arm injuries and was taken to Eytin AFB Hospital. Tena Marie Welch, 16, of Niceville, sustained severe head lacerations and was admitted to Niceville-Valparaiso Hospital. Patrolman Sam Fields said the westbound Owens vehicle struck the Welch vehicle as it turned from SR 20 onto Palm Blvd. traffic signal was green for both directions and no charges were filed.
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Palm Blvd
Niceville
Marlene Elaine Qwens
Hvans St
Eytin Afb
Tena Marie Welch
Niceville- Valparaiso
Sam Fields
CIA Spent Millions on Chilean Politics
Washington reports that the CIA, with three presidents' approval, spent over 13 million dollars in a decade long covert effort to sway Chilean politics. The Senate committee cites Kissinger as central in shaping policy, with aims including propaganda, party support, and attempts to trigger a coup between 1963 and 1973. The 12 page finding notes failures and ongoing investigations as Chile's modern history continues to unfold.
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Washington
UPL
CIA
Chile
Senate
Henry A. Kissinger
White House
U.S
Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
Salvador Allende
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nixon
Tme
Department of State
Defense
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Edward M. Kerry
Ralph Dungan
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