O Neill sees mood change on Cuba in Congress
Speaker O Neill said House opposition to Cuba trade may reflect grassroots feelings but predicted the House will change its mind. He argued the vote against embargoes could hinder diplomacy with Cuba and urged lawmakers to show Americans how they feel.
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Prosecution Tests Case in Trial of Bert Bond
Prosecution sought to portray Bond as planning to take money and cast it away, likening the game to gambling or a disguised bingo. Cross examination claimed Municipal Code noneed apply since no court adjudication, with witnesses criticizing Sharpe and recounting operation roles by Shira Hagen Kobey and police brief involvement in Pike area.
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Nixon confident in 2nd show amid Kissinger tensions
Nixon portrays himself confident in handling relationships with Henry Kissinger and Leonid Brezhnev while recounting past tensions with Kissinger over loyalty and media. He recalls arguing with Kissinger about ceasefire plans in the Middle East and claims he authorized a large airlift to Israel to aid against Egyptian and Syrian advances. He likens his support to an offer the Israelis could not refuse.
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L A council tightens city water rules during drought
Los Angeles imposes ordinances cutting water use banning basin, patchy sidewalk areas watering lawns from 10 am to 4 pm and restricting nonrecycling fountains and restaurant water service unless asked. Councilman Zev Yaroslavsky notes California sacrifices water supply to drought relief and stresses shared sacrifice.
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Carter pushes four billion jobs bill amid talks and critique
President Carter used a national telecast to tout a four billion public works bill extending roads hospitals libraries and police facilities while defending domestic policy. He cited hopes for job creation and balanced budgets amid criticism from McGovern Meany and others. He spoke on Europe trip progress and urged welfare reform action with August targets and a two year rollout.
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London Summit
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Goldwater urges Nixon to fully explain Watergate break-in
Sen. Barry Goldwater urged former President Nixon to make a special television appearance and honestly explain how the Watergate break in happened. He said Nixon should admit the origins of the scandal and named his party as harmed until a full disclosure is made. He added he would reappraise his view only after a complete explanation.
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China
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Goldwater
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David Frost
Frost
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No Hughes prints on Mormon will verified by FBI
FBI report shows no fingerprints of Howard Hughes on the so called Mormon will. Nevada Atty General Robert List said the three page document bore eight prints and two palm prints from those in lawful custody after filing with Clark County District Court. He noted no Hughes or Melvin Dummar prints were found.
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New Immigration Chief Sworn In at White House
Leonel Castillo was sworn in as head of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in the White House Rose Garden with President Carter and Attorney General Griffin Bell observing. Graciella Olivarez became head of the Community Services Administration alongside other new federal appointees Jay Solomon heading GSA and Alan Campbell leading the Civil Service Commission.
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Carter
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Houston
Griffin Bell
White House
Bell
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Community Services Administration
Jay Solomon
General Services Administration
Alan Campbell
U.S. Civil Service Commission
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