Lisbon in turmoil as Portugal faces rumored coup
In Lisbon rumors of an impending coup swirl as moderates press to oust Prime Minister Vasco Goncalves and form a new cabinet. The air force grounds planes and troops hold weekend maneuvers while Goncalves seeks a political solution amid Communist party backing and fears of a leftward power shift.
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Portugal
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Vasco Goncalves
Francisco da Costa Gomes
Goncalves
Central Military Region
Franco Charais
Communist Party
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho
FBI seeks clues in Ann Arbor hospital paralysis deaths
FBI agents questioned Veterans Administration Hospital staff as they probe 41 respiratory arrests dating to July 1. Eight patients died after injections of Pavulon, a paralyzing drug. Authorities call it a deliberate, murder style investigation with no suspects yet.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
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FBI
Veterans Administration Hospital
Duane T. Freier
Ann Arbor
Freier
Jay Bailey
Detroit
Pathet Lao seize control of Laos announced by NCNA
The Pathet Lao claimed power in Laos establishing a revolutionary government in Vientiane. The NCNA dispatch from Vientiane cited a mass takeover and the overthrow of the old regime while offering no word on neutralist Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma or Prince Souphanouvong's future role.
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Pathet Lao
Prince Souphanouvong
Phoun Sipaseuth
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Provisional National Union
Laos Falls to Communists as New Administration Is Set Up
The government declares the overthrow of the old regime and reactionary system and the establishment of a new people's administration. Laos becomes the last Indochina country to fall to communists after South Vietnam and Cambodia. The New China News Agency reports a mass rally in Vientiane with over 100000 attendees announcing the takeover.
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Laos
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South Vietnam
Cambodia
New China News Agency
Vientiane
Kissinger Expands Middle East Shuttle Toward Syrian Talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger extended his Middle East shuttle to Damascus meeting President Assad and paving the way for Syrian Israeli talks. He then moved to Israel to relay Egypt’s response to Israel’s Sinai pact proposals amid security concerns and a planned Rabin session.
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Israel
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Hafez Assad
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U.S
Assad
Jerusalem-Cairo
Golan Heights
Yitzhak Rabin
Rabin
Alexandria
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Typhoon Rita Strikes Japan Causing Casualties and Damage
Typhoon Rita slammed into Japan twice causing widespread destruction. At least 18 people are dead with 32 injured and 11 missing, while dozens of homes and bridges were wrecked and floods and landslides hinder response efforts.
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Tokyo
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Japan
the Meteorological Agency
Pacific Ocean
Hokkaido
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Shikoku
Kobe
Honshu
Japan Sea
Mishima
Nobuyoshi Tanamoto
Ford wraps up vacation with final golf round and Midwest visit
President Ford ends a two week vacation with his 11th golf round in 13 days and schedules appearances in Montana Illinois and Wisconsin on the return to Washington. He plans to fly to Libby Dam Montana to launch a hydroelectric project then speak with Canadian energy minister Donald Macdonald before heading to Chicago Milwaukee and back to Washington. Ford noted he spent more time working than playing during the trip and will attend a private White House dinner and a press corps party to cap the vacation.
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Colo
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Libby
Donald S. Macdonald
Ron Nessen
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Nessen
Iowa
Minnesota
Chicago
Milwaukee
White House
15000 Trekkies Gather in Chicago for Star Trek Convention
In Chicago the Conrad Hilton hosted about 15 000 Trekkies celebrating the Star Trek series with film screenings seminars and vendor booths. Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner were among expected guests as fans bought Vulcan Power stickers and Star Trek merchandise.
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Chicago
UPI
Conrad Hilton
Leonard Nimoy
Mr. Spock
William Shatner
Captain Kirk
Industry forecasts more hiring amid inflation rally
Washington economists James L. Pate and Sidney L. Jones predicted ongoing hiring and higher production despite a 14.4 percent July inflation rate. They attributed the rise mainly to food, fuel, and used cars, and said marked price hikes in aluminum steel and autos may be rolled back as the market adjusts. The Commerce Department noted real GNP growth in Q2, signaling ongoing recovery despite inflation concerns.
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James L. Pate
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Sidney L. Jones
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