Rhodesian peace effort collapses over Geneva plan
Britain rejects new Rhodesian proposals for a Geneva conference with black leaders. Ivor Richard says no purpose in reconvening the talks as Prime Minister Smith rejects a two year transition plan with black majority rule and white veto.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Britain
Ivor Richard
Lan Smith
Africa
Richard
Smith
Aakeing Smith
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Spanish general Emilio Villaescusa Quilis kidnapped in Madrid
The Supreme Court of Military Justice president Lt. Gen. Emilio Villaescusa Quilis was kidnapped in Madrid. Europa Press linked the abduction to the leftist GHAPO group, while socialist leaders accused ultra-rightists of provoking an army crackdown on the left.
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Madrid
Spain
Supreme Court of Military Justice
Emilio Villaescusa Quilis
Europa Presa
GHAPO
Joan Carios
Antonio Maria de Oriol
109 Lawmen Killed by Criminals in 1976
FBI data show 109 law enforcement officers died in 1976 at the hands of criminals, 20 fewer than 1975. Most were shot with handguns, with the South the hardest hit. Twenty six deaths occurred during arrests for crimes other than robbery or burglary, and a range of other incident types are noted.
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Washington
FBI
Qarence M. Kelley
Kelley
Tost
South
FHI
Senator Baker says 50 took Korean money
Senate minority leader Howard Baker of Tennessee claims as many as 50 members of Congress may have taken money from South Korean agents. He cautioned not all are Democrats, and said most are in the House. Baker did not name sources or provide details on NBC's Meet the Press.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Howard Baker
F-Tenn
House of Representatives
NBC
Baker
Barges Drill Through Ice as Crowds Walk River
Captain Boudreaux piloted 12 oil barges along the Ohio River from Cincinnati toward Pittsburgh. The 198 foot by 1100 long convoy cracked ice from shore to shore as several hundred Sunday strollers blocked the path, ignoring whistles and loudspeakers. Authorities in Covington and Cincinnati lack jurisdiction on the river, leaving only warnings about danger.
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Cincinnate
Boudreaux
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Covington
Cinccinnati
Kentucky
George Wermeling
Ex POW says anti war views cost him career
Robert K. Flesher a former Air Force lieutenant colonel and POW in North Vietnam says his antiwar stance cost him promotions medals and the chance to serve in a squadron. He reflects on the March 1973 interview and says Air Force leaders misrepresented his record and denied him due recognition.
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Merced
Calif
Robert K. Flesher
North Vietnam
Flesher
Air Force
San Joaquin Valley
Flesker
United States
Sacramento Bee
Carter
Fiesher
Vietnam
Castre Air Force Base
Mesher
Piesher
John Wayne
Wesher
Jite Hut
Cold winter spurs plant, crop, and job losses across states
Kentucky schools remain closed as one of the coldest winters lingers. Florida and Georgia growers report massive crop losses and layoffs, while Ohio declares an energy emergency. A Doraville GM plant shuts for propane shortage, idling about 4,500 workers. Ohio acts to save energy. Florida declares disaster aiding farmworkers. Georgia cuts raise fears of larger job losses.
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Kentucky
Florida
Georgia
Ohio
General Motors Assembly
Doraville
James 4. Rhodes
Rhodes
Carter
Ohio General Assembly
Veterans split on Carter pardon sparks heated debate
Leaders of local veterans groups condemn President Carter’s pardon for draft resisters, calling it a wrong and unjust move. Some veterans defend his action arguing it protects the presidency, while others urge court cases for deserters and accountability for those who fled.
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Charlie Stott
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
President Carter
Draft Board
Carter
John Vaughn Jr
Hagerstown Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
Telura
David Wade
American Legion
Wade
Ray Elie
Elie
Carter A Itery
Canada
Bill Porter
Porter
Funkstown
Amy Carter on first day escorted by Secret Service
Amy Carter arrives late for her first day of school due to Washington traffic. First Lady Rosalynn Carter accompanied her to school as reporters note the cautious, cheerful arrival amid a public welcome from classmates.
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Washingtonavy
Secret Service
Amy Carter
Washington
Rosalyn Carter
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Georgia Business and Industry Association
Marks
Omega Watches Sales and Service
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