NATO official claims U.S. aided Greek regime for bases
A retired NATO official said the United States helped install an unpopular Greek government to keep naval bases in Greece. Lt. Gen. Andreas Siapkara, former Greek Army inspector general, spoke with UPI as his book Greek Strategic Problems American Bases was published.
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Greek scholar criticizes U S role in Greece military bases
Siapkara, a former NATO staffer, accuses the United States of steering Greece toward a government aligned with its aims by securing bases on Greek soil. He argues the 1973 agreement allowing a Sixth Fleet carrier task force in Athens harms Greece politically and militarily by endangering morale and bringing nuclear weapons to Greek territory.
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U S Air Action Over Cambodia Heats Up
UPI report from Phnom Penh says U S bombing will continue 46 days. An A7 Corsair made an emergency landing at Phnom Penh airport with fuel streaming from a wing. Pilot unharmed and returned to Thailand. Corsairs and F4 Phantoms protected a Mekong river convoy delivering fuel rice ammunition and cargo to the capital amid ambushes.
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Brezhnev Shift Questioned by Soviet Hardliners
A congressional study warns Brezhnev's push for long term US economic cooperation could be condemned as dangerous adventurism by Kremlin hardliners. The report notes Brezhnev has consolidated power and is primus inter pares in the Politburo. The 776 page Joint Economic Committee analysis was released a week ago.
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Chilean army shuts seven opposition radio stations and censorship tightens
In Santiago the army censored newspapers and closed seven opposition radio stations after an aborted revolt against President Allende. A death toll of at least six and 39 wounded followed the rebellion by the 2nd Armored Division near the presidential palace. The emergency zone decree banned press commentary, and martial law was sought amid opposition control of Congress.
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Raids Net Adults and Juveniles on Drug Charges in Wheeling
Police arrested IL adults and multiple juveniles from Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia after a raid on the Wheeling Yacht Club on Wheeling Island. LSD and marijuana were confiscated. four suspects face drug selling allegations.
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Mexico readies for house vote
Campaigning ended as Mexico prepared to elect a new lower house of Congress seven governors and several mayors The voting age was lowered to 18 and deputies and senators ages were reduced The current campaign features more than 100 women running for deputy or alternate and polls will operate from 8 am to 6 pm Local governments barred alcohol sales to keep voters sober
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Malta play threatens conference over Arab speakers
Malta warned it could veto the European Security Conference in Helsinki by demanding Algeria and Tunisia be allowed to speak. Western diplomats fear the veto could block progress as decisions must be unanimous. Malta dropped its insistence when it lacked support, but Algeria and Tunisia still seek representation.
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Embargo against Cuba deemed a failure study says
A congressional study concludes the US embargo on Cuba has failed to curb subversion and may have prevented Cuba from becoming a moderate state like Yugoslavia. It questions whether neutrality toward Castro would have altered Soviet missile placements and notes the embargo aimed to discredit Castro and raise costs for the USSR.
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Coalition possible in Irish voting sparks power share talk
Mounting returns from Northern Ireland elections prompt talk of a Protestant Catholic coalition to share power under a British Ulster plan. SDLP gains 18 seats, Unionists 22, other Protestants 23, with background violence and the murder of Sean Armstrong shaping the tense political climate.
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