United States cool on Chile junta relations
Washington officials say public suspicion over U.S. involvement in Allende’s overthrow will block overt friendship with Chile’s military rulers for the foreseeable future. More than 15 nations have restored ties, but the United States will not formally recognize the junta or announce full diplomatic ties though a continuation of relations is expected with limited aid.
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Chile Faces Scrutiny Over US Role in Allende Coup
Analysis notes Chile’s need for outside aid while keeping a low profile amid accusations it inspired the coup. US officials call the affair an embarrassment more than a gain, with lawmakers seeking investigations into White House and State Department actions before the takeover. The CIA allegedly funded a truckers strike amid economic turmoil, though the State Department denies all charges.
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New Blood Policy Aims For Safer Plentiful Supply
Washington officials urge private blood handlers to draft a national plan within four months to eliminate commercialism from blood handling and ensure a 100 percent voluntary system. HEW Secretary Weinberger warns of stronger action if the plan fails. The push stems from a 1972 directive and a study showing hepatitis from commercial blood, shortages, and costly practices.
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Astronauts retrieve film during Skylab spacewalk
Skylab 2 crew Alan Bean and Owen Garriott spent 2 hours 41 minutes outside the orbital station retrieving six film canisters and magnetic tapes from solar telescope units. They observed solar flares as Maj. Jack Lousma monitored from inside and planned return to Earth for preparations.
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Two Adventist teachers rescued after two months at sea
James Fisher and Robert Tininenko, Seventh-day Adventist teachers from Washington state, survived two months on a capsized trimaran in the Pacific aided by the British ship Renald er. Linda Tininenko died Aug 11, body not aboard. Rescue occurred 900 miles southwest of San Francisco. survivors in good spirits but weak from hunger. Hurricane Ellen moves toward a weakened North Atlantic winter storm.
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Nixon vetoes SBA disaster aid bill over cost and policy concerns
President Nixon vetoed a measure to expand the Small Business Administration's disaster aid role citing unnecessary expense and a backward march for federal relief. He supported the goals but rejected provisions increasing loan flexibility, forgiveness, and broader eligibility citing fiscal risk and taxpayer burden.
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Enrollment projections trimmed for higher education
The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education revised its nationwide college enrollment forecast citing flat high school graduation numbers and lower birth rates. The new outlook lowers 1980 and 2000 totals by 1.5 million and 3.4 million respectively, predicting 11.4 million in 1980, 10.6 million in 1990, and 13.2 million in 2000.
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