Fords dance at Vail during holiday retreat
President Ford and Betty danced into early Saturday in Vail Colorado after a cocktail party hosted by Richard Bass. They dined at a French restaurant and ended with a late discotheque visit while a dozen guests and staffers joined the outing.
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Kosygin Visits Turkey to Boost Trade and Detente
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin met Turkish Prime Minister Suleyman Demirel in Ankara for a four day official visit aimed at strengthening economic ties and political detente. Talks covered bilateral relations with possible agreement on air piracy. Iskenderun steel mill opening is planned. Police noted Soviet flag vandalism during the visit.
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Solzhenitsyn warns democracy may lose as liberty wanes
Exiled Soviet writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn told Le Point that Western democracy could fail in the coming years as citizens show less willingness to die for liberty. He warned that democracies are islands in a rising historical current and that true resolve, not mere possession of liberty, will decide the battle.
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Couple in Need of Paper Sparks Christmas Eve License Rescue
Two Hong Kong natives faced a holiday deadline when their U S wedding license office closed for Christmas Eve. Anita Rodeheaver opened the downtown county clerk’s office to issue the license just in time for their postponed ceremony. Foreign investments since 1974 show Japan and West Germany leading, with California and Texas top states for location.
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Reagan aide says Ford losing backing
Reagan’s Illinois campaign manager said six of the ten Illinois Republican congressmen who backed Ford six months ago have withdrawn support. Rep. Philip M. Crane said back home voters lean toward Reagan. Crane noted he was the only Illinois Republican who refused to pledge Ford in July.
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Venezuela Nationalizes Oil Industry in Historic Takeover
Venezuela completes a sweeping nationalization as Petroven gains control of 13 foreign oil firms in a $1 billion asset swap. Exxon, Shell, Gulf, Mobil and Texaco sell assets for government bonds while continuing technical aid under two year contracts.
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Seven congresswomen depart for two week trip to China
A 11 member delegation travels with Rep. Margaret Heckler leading the group. The trip is by invitation of the Chinese government with stops including Travis AFB Honolulu and a Far East return. Rep. Patsy Mink joins in Honolulu and Rep. Bella Abzug and others are listed among attendees.
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