Sinai troop withdrawal accord signed after long talks
Egyptian and Israeli negotiators completed an agreement outlining procedures for Israel second troop withdrawal in the Sinai. After a nearly 18 hour session a 15 minute ceremony followed as Egypt signed and Israel began the document. The Israelis held off signing until US Congress approves American civilian electronic experts in the buffer zone. US officials expect approval next week.
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Kissinger Says Syria May Accept Talks Next Week
Secretary Kissinger says a senior American official believes Syria could agree next week to negotiations with Israel on another withdrawal from the Golan Heights. The talks might occur at the informal Middle East conference Kissinger proposed as an alternative to the Geneva talks.
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French Planes Try to Free Captive French Archaeologist
Paris reports official secrecy as French authorities attempt to save Francoise Claustre, 38, held 17 months in the Tibesti desert by rebel Chief Hissen Habre of the Toubou. A French military plane patrolled northern Chad as negotiations reportedly enter an active phase with Habre.
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Francoise Claustre
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Habre
Ford vows to campaign on despite security breach
President Ford rejects fear from would be assassins and continues campaign travels amid congressional worry over a security breach. A gun wielding woman in California fired but missed, marking his second such incident in 17 days and prompting scrutiny of how such lapses occur.
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Washington
Ford
California
Confirmation hearings for interior secretary nominee Kleppe
The Senate opens confirmation hearings on Thomas Kleppe nominee for interior secretary amid questions about his background as a wax maker politician and former SBA head. Opponents argue his conservation record and experience fit for the post are unclear.
Woman charged in Ford shooting faces insanity hearing
San Francisco AP: Sara Jane Moore, 45, a former FBI informer with ties to Bay Area groups, is to be evaluated for insanity after firing a .38 revolver at President Ford as he left a downtown hotel. A Marine veteran blocked the shot. Ford escaped unharmed. This was the second assassination attempt on Ford in 17 days.
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Sara Jane Moore
FBI
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Senate opens hearings on Huston plan spying hopes
Washington AP The Senate intelligence committee weighs if U S agencies used break ins wiretapping and mail surveillance to spy on Americans. Focus turns to the Huston plan from the Nixon era as the committee enters a second week of public hearings with former White House aide Tom Charles Huston ready to testify.
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Eloise Aims For Panhandle Landfall With 130 MPH Winds
Eloise strengthened from a tropical storm to a major hurricane and bears down on Florida's panhandle. Forecasters expect the center to strike near Panama City at daybreak with tides up to 10 feet and winds fierce enough to damage buildings.
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Eloise
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Panhandle
Ford defies subpoenas on intelligence and Arab boycott
Washington AP report says the Ford administration refuses to turn over subpoenaed documents on US intelligence operations and the Arab boycott to the House Intelligence Committee. Chairman Otis G. Pike says Ford cut off documents and witnesses after disclosing U.S. intelligence monitored Egyptian communications before the 1973 Middle East war.
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Ford Administration
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House Intelligence Committee
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Ford
Hearst Bail Hearing Focuses on Her Statements
In San Francisco AP reports Patty Hearst may testify or furnish an affidavit at a bail hearing as defense argues she was an unwilling hostage during the 19 month Symbionese Liberation Army saga. Hearst has been held without bail since last Friday after a judge revoked it citing her taped statements and revolutionary rhetoric.
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Patty Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
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Interior pick faces tough hearings amid environmental doubts
Senate confirmation hearings open on Thomas Kleppe as Interior Secretary amid criticism his background as wax maker politician and SBA head lacks environmental credentials. Sierra Club and other groups express disappointment while supporters note his qualification. prior SBA investigations cited but not tied to his nomination.
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Chevette achieves best gas mileage in EPA report
DETROIT AP The Big Three automakers credit smaller engines increased catalyst use and engineering for EPA reported 1976 car mileage gains. The EPA said Monday its findings reflect improvements across models and brands with notable gains in compact designs.
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Energy independence drive eyed by Ford energy plan
President Ford proposes a 100 billion dollar Energy Independence Authority to back new domestic energy projects and cut foreign oil reliance by 1985, with tax and Treasury-backed funding, a decade long life, and long term investments. Frank G. Zarb notes government returns plus interest but no profit.
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Ford
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Zarb
Duval testimony ties store to tax fraud scheme in county
IRS witness Thomas E. Fontecchio testified that CORPUS CHRISTI reported the Zertuche store at Benavides as a cover for illegal county agency sales. He said Arturo Zertuche and the Carrillo brothers used the store to generate unreported income and funded Zertuche’s college, while Zertuche was paid $225 a month by Duval County.
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Duval County
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Ramiro Carrillo
Thomas E. Fontecchio
Dallas
Jerry Culver
Culver
Owen D. Cox
Cox
Carrillos
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Benavides
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Arthur Mitchell
Austin
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Mitchell
Texas State Technical Institue
Harlingen
Labor and Management Trial New Joint Roles Across Industry
In a shift from traditional hierarchy, firms and unions explore worker participation on boards and decision teams. Michigan researchers cite early tests, including Rushton Mining, showing higher output, lower costs, reduced absenteeism and safer operations as joint steering groups empower crews to manage safety and production.
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United States
Edward Lawler
Stanley Seashore
University of Michigan
Rushton Mining Co
Rushton, Pa
Eric Trist
University of Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers and Management
Michigan
Grain inspection irregularities tied to USDA probe
Des Moines federal grand jury heard that Agriculture Department inspectors regularly covered up irregularities in port grain inspection. The Des Moines Register reported documents implicate USDA Office of Investigation officials in soft pedaling complaints, with focus on the Temple Texas regional office and Washington headquarters.
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