Mississippi Democrats inch toward unity as Loyalists set caucus dates
In Jackson, Loyalists announce Jan 24 precinct caucuses at standard polling sites, aligning with Regular Democrats who also moved toward merger. Aaron Henry of Clarksdale says unity steps forward, while Gov-elect Cliff Finch backs intergroup talks and joint participation under one umbrella.
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Mississippi
Aaron Henry
Clarksdale
Howard Clark
Morton
Cliff Finch
Finch
National Party
Henry
National Democratic Party
Clark
GOP
Gil Carmichael
Kansas City
Patt Derian
Cochairman
South Africa may offer to remove Angolan troops
Johannesburg reports South Africa is prepared to withdraw its troops from Angola if its Cu bane River hydroelectric project interests are protected, to support an OAU peace initiative starting January in Ethiopia. The move aims to ease tensions with black Africa amid external aid to MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA.
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Angola
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UNITA
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U.S
Congress
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MPLA
Luanda
Trapped miners in Chaswala mine feared dead as flood worsens
Emergency rule tightens in India as 372 miners are believed trapped after an explosion and flood at the Chaswala coal mine near Dhanbad. Officials warn survival is unlikely, with reports of up to 700 affected and a probe promised by the federal government.
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Calcutta
United News of India
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Yadav
Dhanbad
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Acle
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Appalachia
United States
Indira Gandhi
Indian Iron & Steel Co
Chasnala
World Bank
Biloxi Nears End of Urban Renewal Project in 1976
Biloxi officials and downtown merchants expect the $22 million Urban Renewal drive to conclude in 1976 led by Mayor Jerry O Keefe and the Biloxi Development Commission. Final site improvements have bids awarded or advertised and bids for the $1.2 million Howard Avenue Mall will be taken in January. Land sales shortfalls persist, with only $3.5 million of the planned $5.1 million from land sales realized and HUD closeout rules due soon potentially absorbing a $1.5 million gap.
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Biloxi
Jerry O'Keefe
Howard Avenue
Central Business District
Lamey
Urban Renewal Agency
BDC
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Gregory Construction Co
Gulfport
Senator Church rejects CIA probe into agent's death
In a pointed response on page A-4, Senator Church calls the idea of a congressional probe into the CIA’s role in the agent’s death unfounded. No further details are provided in the excerpt.
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Off-season pumpkins and plotting hints
A casual line hints at plans involving off-season pumpkins and ensuing plot twists. The remark suggests a setup for future developments, implying preparation and potential surprises to come.
Weather outlook showers and possible thunderstorms
Mostly cloudy conditions with showers and likely thunderstorms. High near 70. Details on Page A-4.
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