Liberal government takes power in Franco era Spain
Madrid moves into a new phase as a 16 member cabinet led by Carlos Arias Navarro takes office. The ceremony honored Franco while pledging to adapt his legacy to new needs. Opposition groups express reservations about a liberal cabinet within the Franco framework.
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New York Times
Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Juan Carlos I
Carlos Arias Navarro
Arias
France
Sadat predicts Syria will sign second Golan accord with Israel
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat told Nouvel Observateur in Cairo that Syria would sign a second disengagement agreement with Israel after the Sinai pact. He said Syria backpedaled after criticizing Egypt and emphasized his aim to see a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza. He urged US recognition of the Palestine Liberation Organization as essential for peace.
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Paris
Anwar Sadat
Syria
Golan
Israel
Sadat
Sinai
Nouvel Observateur
Cairo
Egypt
West Bank
Gaza
Palestine Liberation Organization
United States
Dutch hostage crisis and demand for Indonesian independence
A hostage letter signed L. J. Laurier pleaded for an end to the train siege while hijackers insisted on releasing captives only if the Dutch government agrees to U.N. mediation. The 25 hostages are held at the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam as the Molucans seek independence for the South Moluccan Islands.
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L. J. Laurier
Nesian
Amsterdam
U.N
Indonesia
Moluccan Islands
Moluccan
Spice Islands
Most Wanted IRA Terrorist Captured in London Siege
Scotland Yard announced the capture of Michael Wilson, once described as Britain’s most wanted terrorist, after a six day siege that ended with the surrender of four IRA gunmen and release of two hostages. Nine killed and about 200 injured in London bombings and shootings since Aug. 27.
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London
Scotland Yard
Michael Wilson
Britain
Yard
Wilson
Ross McWhirter
U.N. Extends Cyprus Peacekeeping Force for Six Months
The United Nations Security Council voted 140 to extend the 3,000 member peacekeeping force on Cyprus until June 15. The resolution calls for withdrawal or reduction if sufficient progress toward a final settlement is made. China did not participate in the vote.
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U.N. Security Council
United Nations
Cyprus
China
U.N
Mediterranean
Security Council
Soviet Citizens Held on Chinese Territory
Soviet diplomat says three more Soviet citizens were detained on Chinese soil after accidentally crossing the border. China has not confirmed their detention. This brings the total to six Soviets detained including the March 1974 helicopter crew.
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Moscow
China
Mikhail S. Kapitsa
Far Eastern Department
Soviet Foreign Ministry
Kapitsa
Helping Hand Moves Senior Offices to Brentwood Hall
Carbondale senior citizens relocate from Oakdale House on Oakland Ave to Brentwood Hall in the University City complex. Charles Walker assists National Guard members in moving furniture and equipment. The new quarters, funded by a community development grant, will more than double available space.
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Carbondale Senior Citizens
Oakdale House
Oakland Ave
Brentwood Hall
University City Complex
Charles Walker
Bers
National Guard
Liberal Party wins sweeping Australian election majority
The Liberal Party led by Malcolm Fraser achieved a historic landslide across Australia. With over 80 percent counted, a large coalition majority in the House of Representatives and gains in the Senate were anticipated, ending the Labor government of Gooch Whitlam and reshaping the nation’s political landscape.
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Liberal Party
Malcolm Fraser
House of Representatives
Senate
Labor
Gooch Whitlam
Whitlam
John Kerr
Fraser
Tasmania
Darwin
Northern Territory
Melbourne
Sydney
Western Australia
Harold Holt
National Country Party
Labor Party
Portual grants autonomy to Azores and Madeira
Portugal agreed to greater regional autonomy for the Azores and Madeira archipelagos to satisfy the populations' just aspirations. The cabinet approved legislation amid a prolonged political crisis and street unrest, with a Christmas amnesty announced for minor offenses and press violations.
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Portugal
Azores
Madeira
mid-Atlantic
Lisbon
Popular Democratic Party
Alentejo
Carbondale Voters Nix Pool and Ice Complex Plan
In Carbondale a light turnout produced a 2 to 1 defeat for a public pool and ice skating rink referendum. Unofficial counts show 1,314 no votes, 616 yes, with 22 spoiled ballots among 1,952 total. The proposal sought a $900,000 bond plus a HUD grant and a state land grant for 6.8 acres.
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Carbondale
George Whitehead
Park District
Whitehead
Peo
Ple
U.S. Dept. of and Urban Development
HUD
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Oakland Avenue
Rigdon Street
North Almond Street
Kennicott Street
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Madeira Islands
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Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
Herrin
12Th Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Dally Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Southern Illinois
Military
Carbondale N
Herrin Oo N
Ministry of Justice
Anna Nursery
Cobden
Seiko
Lady Seiko
S. Illinois
Antron
Zwick’s
Zwick’s Ladies Store
N. Park Ave
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