Hua Kuofeng Named Acting Premier in China
Hua Kuofeng the public security minister known as a feared figure was named acting premier after Chou Enlai's death. The announcement confirmed by Hsinhua and the Foreign Ministry surprised many and signaled divisions within China's leadership and potential shifts in policy.
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Kay Tateishi
Associated Press
TOKYO
Hua Kuofeng
China
Chou Enlai
Hua
Hsinhua
Foreign Ministry
Peking
Washington
Hua Takes Chinese Premiership Amid Political Turbulence
Hua Kuo-feng, named premier after Chou En-lai's death, faces a power struggle with Teng Hsiao-ping and a leftist backlash. Nixon and Pat Nixon are billed for a China visit on February 21 as observers note Hua's strong mass organization background and Lin Piao links.
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United States
Hua
Richard M. Nixon
Pat
China
Teng Hsiao-ping
Chou
Chinese Communist Party
Dry season drought worries Roswell farmland and ranchers
Rainfall in Roswell lagged behind normal in late 1975 and early 1976. Officials report groundwater levels down six feet since 1974. Local farmers and ranchers, including Jerry Hobson and Mark Draper, warn plowing is harder and feed costs rise as drought jeopardizes summer forage and cattle placements.
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Chaves County
Roswell
National Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Pecos Valley
S. Lea Ave
County Farmer's Union
Hobson
Mark R. Draper
N. Garden Ave
Rolla R. Hinkle
Third St
Chaves County Cattle Corp
Hinkle
Robert B. Naylor
South Springs Acres
Ford administration sees improving job outlook as possible campaign aid
Washington AP reports Ford economists cite January drop in unemployment to 7.8 percent as evidence of a improving labor market. They warn further gains needed, noting gains in manufacturing and auto sectors, while concerns remain about Black and teenage unemployment.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Ford
Burton G. Malkiel
Council of Economic Advisers
Malkiel
Congress
Henry Bellman
R-Okla
William Proxmire
Dwis
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Yugoslav Diplomat Edvin Zdove Assassinated in Frankfurt
In Frankfurt West Germany two gunmen killed Yugoslav diplomat Edvin Zdove as he prepared to back his car from his home garage to go to work. The report also notes caution about auto employment gains possibly being temporary due to stockpiling ahead of summer wage talks.
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Frankfurt
West Germany
Edvin Zdove
Tragedy at Illinois crossing claims twelve young lives
Twelve Southern Illinois youths riding in a camper truck were killed when the vehicle was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at an unguarded crossing in Beckemeyer. Four others were injured as the train sped about 55 mph through the town center.
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Beckemeyer
Ill
Illinois
St. Louis
Henry Lowe
Carlyle
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Breese
William Pierce
Baltimore & Ohio
Robert Phillips
Highland
Orvin Leonard
Phillips
O.J. Cores
Washington
Ind
Cores
St. — Hospital
Breese, Ll
Sheriff Carpenter seeks re election for Chaves County
Leroy Carpenter 54 of 410 N Virginia Ave announces Democratic bid for re election as sheriff of Chaves County. He cites 22 years in law enforcement and notes expanded rural night patrols plus academy training for rookies and veterans. He and his wife Frances have a son, David, 31, who ranches east of Roswell.
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Chaves County
Leroy Carpenter
Virginia Ave
L.O
Tommy”’ Thompson
Carpenter
Dexter-Hagerman
Roswell
University of Texas
Roswell Police Academy
State Police Academy
West Country Club Church of Christ
New Mexico Sheriff and Police Association
Frances
David
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Central Committee
Teng
Red Guards
People’s Daily
Lin Piao
Lin
Hunan
Mao Tsetung
State Council
Shaoshan
Communist Party
Party
Ninth National Congress
Central
Fourth National People’s Congress
Cyndi Levie
Marian McQuiddy
Miss Levie
Jobs Outlook
Jones
By Dennis Montgomery
Leroy Cope
Guatemala
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