Asian Straws in the Wind From Secret Cables
Secret cables show Indira Gandhi under pressure amid corruption probes with Moscow support. China fears Soviet moves in Asia and backs keeping U.S. bases in Thailand and the Philippines. Hanoi eyes U.S. economic aid while resisting Moscow and Beijing pressure. Seoul senses NK's restraint but warns Washington that nuclear options remain. Cleared by Senate probes Giancana slain amid Cuba plot rumors.
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Southeast Asian
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Kissinger Warns Third World Bloc On UN Turmoil
In Milwaukee Henry Kissinger warned the Third World bloc at the United Nations that its majority could threaten the UN itself. The piece argues the UN risks becoming an empty shell if blocs abuse procedures and urges a return to a constructive, cooperative forum.
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Palestine Liberation Organization
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Meany Opposes General Tax Cuts for Business
The commentary critiques Mr. Meany's stance on tax relief for business, arguing there is no national capital shortage and labeling trickle-down ideas as outdated. It notes selective support for utilities, housing, autos, and maritime sectors, urging targeted relief and a need-based revenue-sharing redesign to aid unionized workers amidst a broader capital shortage within AFL-CIO sectors.
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George Meany
United States
Meany
Afl-Ci
Jerry Wurf
White House
Afl-Cio
Solzhenitsyn Snub Highlights Detente Tensions
The Ford White House reportedly discouraged a Solzhenitsyn meeting amid detente discussions. Solzhenitsyn criticized Western policy toward the USSR and urged firmness, while Soviets could respond with signals of relaxation or retaliation. The SALT I talks continued, tilted toward the Soviet side, regardless of the snub.
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Solzhenitsyn
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Washington
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NYC dispute teaches lesson about summer hours
New York City has grappled with a long running pattern of workers receiving extra paid vacations each summer. Mayor Beame suspended the traditional 9 to 4 hours from June 30 to Labor Day citing budget crises, sparking a clash with District Council 37 led by Victor Gotbaum who argues the hours are contractually binding. The dispute highlights the cost and the broader push for compulsory unionization of government workers and the dangers of collective bargaining in a government monopoly.
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Cold War spying: Soviet bugging and CIA responses
An analysis notes the breadth of Soviet electronic eavesdropping worldwide and argues the CIA should be praised for foresight. It cites a Brussels plant near NATO, Belgian jamming, and earlier KGB operations, contrasting Soviet praise of spies with American skepticism toward informants.
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Joseph E. Davies
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