Torture ordeal told by AP correspondent in Central Africa
Michael Goldsmith, veteran AP foreign correspondent, recounted 30 days of imprisonment in the Central African Empire starting July 14. He said Emperor Bokassa struck him, he was chained in a small cell, then received limited medical care before release on August 14.
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Associated Press
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Senator Hubert Humphrey Hospitalized for Routine Checkup
Senator Hubert Humphrey, 66, was admitted to the University of Minnesota Hospital for a routine checkup and drug treatment. He was accompanied by his wife Muriel. A hospital spokesman cited possible intestinal problems linked to cancer treatment or prior surgery, with no sign of cancer returning.
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Mae West Celebrates 84th Birthday With Party
Mae West turns 84 today born August 17, 1898 in Brooklyn. She recently finished her film Sextet. Producers Warren Toote Danny Briggs and Bob Sullivan host a party at Chason's in Los Angeles for 30 close friends featuring a standup cake shaped like Miss West.
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Haig urges Western allies to pool resources against Soviet power
Gen Alexander Haig former White House chief of staff and NATO supreme commander told the Kansas City audience that relentless Soviet growth requires allied pooling of resources. He warned the US can no longer act alone in global crises and urged stronger alliance cooperation during a nationwide tour.
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Alexander Haig
NATO
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White House
Richard M. Mixon
Young urges Senate ratification of Panama Canal treaty
Ambassador Andrew Young, after a 12day Caribbean tour, warned that U S standing in Latin America and the world hinges on ratification of the new Panama Canal treaty. He warned failure could bring serious consequences and noted allies Venezuela, Trinidad, Canada, Britain and the Netherlands would join in stabilizing Caribbean economies. He highlighted Caribbean Basin potential and projected population growth to over 2 million by 2000.
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Andrew Young
United States
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Squirrels Escorted From Lafayette Park In Washington Plan
The National Park Service launches a squirrel relocation in Washington DC after roving chews damage Lafayette Park. Spokesman George Berkiey says 160 to 500 squirrels are trimming flowers and plants despite staff lunches. Traps will relocate them to other parks with a target of about 25 in Lafayette Square.
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Ford Backs Panama Canal Pact as Carter Seeks Senate Vote
Former President Gerald Ford voices support for the Panama Canal treaties but hedges on how much he will do to aid Carter’s effort to win Senate ratification. He calls the move in U.S. national interest and warns the Senate fight will be tough. Kissinger likewise backs the treaties after meeting with Cyrus Vance.
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Goldwater sees canal pact woes
NEWPORT BEACH AP Sen Barry Goldwater says the Panama Canal treaty is likely to undergo many changes before a final version satisfies Senate members He favors a treaty but not necessarily the Carter plan and will study further before declaring a stance He also says he has checked Omar Torrijos Herrera background and finds him worthy
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