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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1975
Page
2
London AP reporting that the United States and Soviet Union race to be first with high power laser weapons as described in Jane's Weapon Systems 1976 foreword by Ronald Pretty. He cites U S advances and notes possible Kremlin flexibility at SALT talks linked to a secret weapon.
Smithsonian zoologist Dr. George Zug says underwater footage from Loch Ness shows flipper like appendages and a head shape suggesting unknown animals. He notes many researchers at a London symposium see potential evidence but stress extensive, careful investigation to identify the species involved.
The Federal Trade Commission announced a probe into unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in residential property sales and brokerage. Investigators will examine commission based sale listing and preparation for sale, including illegal restrictions on broker service terms.
The 10 cent first class rate remains in effect as Postal Service attempts to raise prices to 13 cents. Judge Sirica ruled the temporary increase began December 28 without a valid request to the Postal Rate Commission. The Justice Department appealed to the D C Circuit, with arguments set for Monday and a decision date unclear.
North and South Vietnam accept recommendations from delegations on reunification. A general election is set for the first half of 1976 to form a joint national assembly, as announced by the North Vietnamese News Agency in a Tokyo monitored broadcast.
In an interview with Le Point Solzhenitsyn says the Western democratic order is at stake in coming years. He argues democracies are rising water in history and that Soviet pressure would ease if the East saw resolve from the West. He claims 80 percent of Russians recognize the regime's worthlessness and have chosen obedience.
William E. Schaufele Jr. travels to six African capitals on an unannounced mission to win support for stopping foreign intervention in Angola ahead of an OAU meeting. The visit follows Congress steps to curb U S aid to rival factions, while Soviet and Cuban support for opposing sides grows.
President Ford links the CIA agent Richard Welch death to naming him publicly. The White House says Ford waived restrictions to allow Welch to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery next Friday and considers overhauling intelligence gathering. Welch was killed outside his Athens home after an embassy party.
About 20 urban guerrillas attacked an army communications base near La Plata and were driven off after suffering two killed and two wounded. This followed a major clash at Quilmes four days earlier where authorities killed at least 100 left wing guerrillas, fueling debate over CIA activity disclosures.
Civil war in Lebanon continued with mortars and rockets as leaders sought a settlement. The Arab League official planned mediation while private militiamen battled in Beirut and Tripoli amid a fragile cease-fire. At least 43 killed and around 50 wounded in the past few hours.
China released three Russian airmen and their helicopter after nearly two years in captivity. Hsinhua reports authorities found the crew's statements credible and said the mission was unintentional. The aircraft was seized 40 miles inside Sinkiang near Lop Nor in March 1974 after diplomatic expulsions.
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