Congress weighs Cuba trade steps amid Social Security fight
In Washington Congress moves toward easing Cuba embargo to allow food and medical shipments while seeking two way trade, as Senate panel supports limited access. House actions urge aid formulas for aging cities and consumer protection agency funds face uphill fight amid business opposition.
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Nixon promises to explain aid letter to Hanoi
UPI report states a House subcommittee won Nixon's promise to detail the circumstances of a letter he allegedly wrote to North Vietnamese officials pledging 5 billion dollars in U.S. aid. Chairman Lester Wolff had threatened a subpoena for the letter and later said Nixon indicated willingness to cooperate and provide recalled details.
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El Salvador minister found murdered after kidnapping
Police recovered the body of Foreign Minister Mauricio Borgonovo Pohl near Santa Tecla after he was held against his will by leftist extremists. He was shot three times in the back and dumped along a highway. The Farabundo Marti Popular Liberation Front claimed responsibility and demanded the release of 37 prisoners.
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Vance Affirms U.S. Israel Ties and No Imposed Peace
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said the United States has a special relationship with Israel and will not impose a Middle East peace settlement. After talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon, Vance emphasized U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and defense needs, including advanced technology. Allen joined in stressing Israel will not be isolated in peace maneuvers.
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Weather Outlook for Redlands and Nearby Areas
Temperatures today reach 62 in Redlands and 56 in Yucaipa with lows near 44 and 40. Tuesday highs trend 65 Redlands and 66 Yucaipa with lows around 47 and 44. Sunrise 5:51, sunset 7:41. Increasing clouds tonight with Thursday showers possible, highs upper 50s to low 60s and nightly lows around 46 to 52. Southland cloudiness and late-night showers likely, gusty winds in mountains and deserts, cooler Thursday.
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Carter returns from London summit plans Thursday news conference
President Carter, back from a six day London trip, plans a news conference Thursday to report on talks with European leaders. He arrived at Andrews Air Force Base in a happy mood and praised the friendly reception in London and Geneva. Brzezinski called the summit a step toward coordinated Western cooperation and noted a restoration of confidence in the West.
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NATO endorses Carter plan for stronger European defense
NATO unanimously backs President Carter's proposals to streamline Western defenses in Europe and curb Warsaw Pact offensive buildup. The leaders approve a forward defense plan and East-West reviews, set a Washington summit next year, and stress SALT talks must respect allied interests while pursuing peace.
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Decision unclear on Young admittance to South Africa
U N ambassador Andrew Young, in Abidjan for a 12 nation tour, faced an unresolved admittance decision from South Africa. He would meet 35 U S envoys in Africa as Johannesburg officials said no final ruling had been sent, amid last minute requests and possible Soweto visit concerns.
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SALT Talks Resume After Six Month Recess
In Geneva the United States and Soviet Union reopened Strategic Arms Limitation Talks after a six month break. Delegation leaders Paul Warnke and Vladimir Semenov met privately, with Warnke newly in charge of U.S. arms control policy. The first full plenary session was set for Friday, the 178th since talks began in 1972, as both sides eyed progress before the October treaty expiry.
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California jobless rate dips to 7.8 percent in April
California's unemployment rate fell from 8.0 to 7.8 percent in April, the lowest in 22 months, with all major industries growing except manufacturing amid trade disputes. Construction employment rose to 344,700, the highest in 2% years, and jobs rose 333,800 versus March, outpacing national gains.
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