Bella Abzug enters NY mayoral race in activist style
Columnist Jimmy Breslin recalls Bella Abzug announcing candidacy amid political intrigue. Beame’s plan to sideline her by offering a White House job unfolds after a February barroom encounter and Carter administration talks. Breslin cites backroom deals and cites Alan Hochberg’s previous fraud conviction as part of the controversy.
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Rosalynn Carter praises Ecuador on human rights
Rosalynn Carter lauded Ecuador for its human rights record and plans to restore civilian rule during a stop in Quito. She praised Ecuador's stance on human rights and democratic elections as the military junta works toward civilian government by 1978 while awaiting U S tariff preference issues.
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House begins debate on Carter energy plan
The House prepares to enact a new energy department as part of President Carter's national energy policy. A key fight centers on whether the energy secretary can set natural gas and oil prices, with Republicans backing an independent commission for gas and opposition to presidential veto power over the rate board.
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GOP TV energy response counters Carter plan
A nationwide 20 000 TV program features Ronald Reagan and GOP stars to respond to Carter energy policy. Filmed at mines and depots across the country, the show argues Carter’s plan is a tax program not an energy plan and advocates conservation, transit, fuel efficient cars, and new energy sources.
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Counterfeiter Arrested After Rockaways Paratrooper Ride Spree
New York police say Vincent Trapani and a female companion used counterfeit $20 bills to buy park goods at Rockaways Playland. Park staff and a CCTV review followed a nightlong spree as guards and onlookers watched the couple ride the Paratrooper for eight minutes before officers arrived. Trapani faces charges of possession of counterfeit money after reportedly exchanging $250 real money for about $3,000 in fakes.
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Dutch, Moluccans reject mediators in Assen crisis
The Dutch government and South Moluccan terrorists holding about 60 hostages rejected early mediator nominees. Premier Joop den Uyl called the situation serious as negotiations drift, with the main siege at Bovensmilde school and a stalled commuter train hostage situation outside Assen. The mediators proposed by each side were declined. other candidates may be proposed today. Moderates have faced pressure from extremists within the 4000-strong South Moluccan community, who have pursued independence since 1970. The captives include four teachers and at least 55 train passengers.
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Three contest winners pose in Portland T shirts
Three winners in the Second Annual Baldis Beautiful Contest stand with heads through their T shirts in Portland Oregon as 35 entries were received. The story also notes a shipboard fire and other world news items from AP and UPI reports.
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