Franco Near End of One Man Rule in Spain
Madrid reports say ailing Generalissimo Francisco Franco, 81, may die soon ending his 35 year iron rule. He transferred most powers to Prince Juan Carlos, 36, who European observers see as Spain’s future head of state. If Franco dies, Juan Carlos could form a center right government with moderate conservatives and reformists.
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Joseph W. Grigg
Madrid
UPI
Francisco Franco
Spain
Europe
Franco
Juan Carlos of
Borbon
Juan Carlos
Manuel Diez Alegria
Armed Forces
Joaquim Ruiz Jimenez
Jose Maria Areilza
Manuel Fraga
London
Tsangaridou Andri
Cyrus
Manila
Holve Urges Farmer Aid in Idaho Falls
Democratic congressional candidate Keith H. Holve said a nation that cannot feed itself cannot exist. He urged farmers to be prioritized for short supply commodities at prices they can afford to enable farming and sustenance for the nation.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
UPI
Keith H. Holve
Democratic
Holve
Senators push federal spending cuts to curb inflation
Former CEA chair Paul McCraken urged immediate government restraint and tax relief for certain taxpayers. Senators Herman Talmadge and Alan Cranston called for strict budget controls and deep cuts in U S aid programs to reduce deficits. Nixon to meet leaders in California ahead of speeches on the economy.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Paul W. McCraken
Council of Economic Advisers
McCraken
Nixon
Canada
NBC
Meet the Press
Herman Talmadge
Cranston
U.S
San Clemente
Calif
Los Angeles
Spain's Amparo Munoz crowned Miss Universe in Manila
Amparo Munoz of Spain wins the Miss Universe title after 64 rivals, receiving a $10,000 cash prize, a $10,000 personal appearance contract, and a year at a resort island. She phones her actor boyfriend Maximo Gonzalez Malverde, prays for Spain, and comments on pageant ethics while finalists from Wales Finland Colombia Aruba compete.
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Manila
UPI
Amparo Munoz
Spain
Malaga
Maximo Gonzalez Malverde
Miss Munoz
Wales
Finland
Colombia
Aruba
Idahoans urged to sustain energy conservation efforts
Energy officials fear residents may abandon conservation after a drop in electricity, gasoline, and natural gas use in early 1974. August is seen as the critical month due to historical peak demand. Industry representatives warn of a return to embargo-era fuel use if conservation falters.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho Power Co
Intermountain Gas Co
Petroleum
Douglas Bean
Idaho Petroleum Council
Treasure Valley
John Wagers
Greek officers seize power in Athens coup report
Ankara radio and Athens reporting claimed a coup against the Greek regime with Brig. Gen. Dimitrios Ioannides arrested and Lt. Gen. Yiannis Davos named leader. A Greek Embassy spokesman in Washington questioned the report as unproven and skeptical.
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Ankara
UPI
Athens
Dimitrios Ioannides
Ankara Radio
John Rigos
Yiannis Davos
III Army Corps
Greece
Washington
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