Queen grants post to ousted minister Profumo
London Reuters report notes Queen Elizabeth on her official birthday named former defense minister John Profumo a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for important services to the empire. The award follows 12 years out of the spotlight after his 1963 resignation over the Christine Keeler affair.
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Italians vote in regional elections amid historic Communist bid
Nearly 40 million voters will elect regional councils across 15 of 20 regions in a two day ballot beginning Sunday. The Communists seek influence toward a national government role, backing from the Socialists raises the possibility of pressure on the Christian Democrats. Fanfani predicts minor Christian Democrat losses despite neo-Fascist gains. The regional system grants local autonomy similar to U.S. states.
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Ford says US won’t be bound by OAS vote on Cuba embargo
In a White House interview President Ford said the United States will not be bound by any OAS decision to end the Cuba boycott and will keep the embargo until Cuba changes its policy toward the United States. He also discussed Middle East peace progress, Portugal’s regime, detente, and a potential China visit.
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Kenyan leaders deny ivory scandal charges in Kenya
Nairobi government denounces as blackmail the New Scientist charges that President Kenyatta family members move ivory to China. It says licenses predated a 1974 ban and cites 600 poachers arrested in 1973.
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