Carter defends human rights stance amid Brezhnev pressure
President Carter says he will not curb his criticism of human rights abuses abroad despite Brezhnev's sharp reaction. Senator Cranston said Carter affirmed he must act and will continue outspoken positions, while Brezhnev called Washington's interference in internal affairs.
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Washington
Carter
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Alan Cranston
Moscow
Brezhnev
Communist Party
Remains of two more Americans to be returned from Vietnam
Washington AP reports the Vietnamese will repatriate the remains of two more Americans, including a former CIA operative allegedly arrested after Saigon fell. The vice chair noted the decision was relayed on the eve of the delegation's Hanoi departure, with relatives of Tucker Gouggleman alerted. The other remains are an unknown B52 crew member lost near Hanoi during the Christmas bombing.
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Washington
Vietnam
CIA
Saigon
Hanoi
Leonard Woodcock
Tucker Gourgleman
Woodcock
Te United Auto Workers
Gouggleman
Florida
U.S
Bangkok
Chi Hoa
Phan Hien
Carter plan seeks election day registration and direct national vote
The Carter administration urged Congress to allow election day registration and to amend the constitution for direct popular election of president and vice president. Vice President Mondale outlined a broader election law revision including public financing reforms and Hatch Act liberalization. He cited Minnesota and other states adopting election day registration as boosting turnout with minimal fraud. The proposal predicts costs up to 15.5 million dollars, with 20 cents per vote for registration funding.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Walter F. Mondale
Mondale
Minnesota
White House
Carter Fukuda in accord on economic needs
Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda and President Carter reached complete agreement on revitalizing both economies. Fukuda urged cooperation to help Japan gain energy independence and stressed free trade lessons from history to prevent renewed protectionism.
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Indira Gandhi
Congress Party
New Delhi
India
Carter
Fukuda
Wasiington
Takeo Fukuda
National Press Club
Japan
United States
International Trade Commission
Television stations test viewers emotions with skin assays
The report notes skin tests used on audience members to gauge reactions to newscasters leading to at least two dozen positive firings for alleged agenda. It also covers a California aerosol spray ban defeat and Carter administration milk price boost, plus a probe into a millionaire linked to a murder case and a study on youth reading skills.
Foreclosures Cost HUD Taxpayers Millions in Los Angeles
More than 12 000 Los Angeles area homes were acquired through foreclosures by HUD since 1972, costing about 156 million in taxpayer funds. As of Nov 30 1976, 3100 homeowners under HUD LA office faced defaults on government insured loans. Federal investigator cites abuses in the FHA program, noting speculators profit while taxpayers absorb losses. Multiple HUD acquisitions of same properties are reported.
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Los Angeles Area
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Los Angeles
FHA
Quakes Kill 22 in Iran Near Bandar Abbas
A series of strong earthquakes in the Bandar Abbas region killed 22 and injured 14, with 15 deaths in the village of Siahoy. Buildings damaged include homes in Bandar Abbas, while the epicenter offshore in the Persian Gulf reduced overall damage. No foreigners were reported harmed. strongest quake reached 7.0 on the Richter scale.
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Tehran
Iran
Bandar Abbas
Siahoy
Chaghan
Seved- Ahad
Ab- Bish
Gishan
Persian Gulf
Hormag Strait
Gul
Weather Tonight and Wednesday in L A Area
Increasing cloudiness tonight and Wednesday in the Los Angeles area with a low around 52 and a high near 70. Mountains will be cloudy and windy with a low 25 and high 35. Deserts expect windy and cloudy conditions with a low 34 and a high around 70.
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L.A
three murders solved in compton due to tip
Compton detectives credit an independent Press Telegram Secret Witness tip for solving three Compton murders that had remained unsolved for over a year. Arrests were made last December and two suspects have been convicted. The informant is eligible for a $2,000 reward and is asked to contact Secret Witness to arrange payment.
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Compton
Timothy Evans
Spencer Johnson
Connie
Evans
Johnson
Carter nominates business leaders for Air Force and SBA posts
President Carter names John Stetson of A. B. Dick Co. to be secretary of the Air Force and A Vernon Weaver Jr of Little Rock to head the SBA. Air Force post pays 100 a year and the SBA job 52500. Also notes murders in Compton and Secret Witness program totals and rewards.
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Carter
Chicago
Air Force
Arkansas Insurance
Smal Business Administration
John Stetson
A. B. Dick Co
Carrut
Air Force Post
SBA
A. Vernon Weaver Jr
Little Rock
Union Life Insurance Co
Kunta's Escape From the Cart and Driver
In an excerpt from Alex Haley's Roots, Kunta feigns indifference as a wagon stops near huts. He plots escape when a black guard unlocks his chain, then attacks the driver in a fierce struggle. Kunta frees himself and flees through cotton stubble into the night.
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Kunta
Julfure
Gambia
Atead
Iisite
Alex Haley
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