Ford escalates Cuba pressure but adds no major force move
The Ford administration intensifies psychological tactics to deter Cuban military actions abroad while avoiding large scale U.S. troop movements. White House and Pentagon stress contingency plans exist, with Kissinger warning the United States will not tolerate further Cuban interventions.
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Government agency urged for youth sex counseling
AP reports Atlanta notes the head of the federal Office of Population suggests creating a government body to counsel sexually troubled youths as sex education programs are deemed inadequate for conveying the consequences of pregnancy. Moynihan criticizes UN, cites Israel nuclear disclosure as a warning. Karpov accepts compromise on world chess title with six victories, but ties possible. Plyushch, Ukrainian dissident, says Soviet fears exposure of mental repression rise after release. details of psychiatric confinement and protests cited.
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Australia Pledges U S Alliance At Bicentennial Festivities
Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser opened Australia’s month long Bicentennial celebration pledging unwavering alliance with the United States while stressing allied nations may differ on world actions. Sydney streets brim with red white and blue as crowds await Vice President Nelson Rockefeller and his wife for events including a mass sail display and parades.
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Hargis Begins Comeback After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Evangelist Billy James Hargis leaves Missouri seclusion to run four days a week from Hilly James Ministries office. He says he must serve as God directs him despite lingering health and strength limits. Time magazine reported his resignation from American Christian College amid student allegations.
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Lebanon War Escalates as Civil Conflict Grips Beirut
In Beirut the Christian Muslim civil war intensifies with land and sea shelling targeting the presidential refuge of Suleiman Franjieh. The death toll climbs past 172 with 148 killed and 200 wounded after midnight as both sides rail against Syria’s political plans. Civilians suffer amid shelling of residential areas while Franjieh and family move toward Jounieh for safety.
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Bowie faces drug charges after Rochester court appearance
Rock star David Bowie and two band members pleaded innocent to possessing about a half pound of marijuana. Judge Alphones L. Cassetti set bail at 82,000 each and ordered a preliminary hearing for April 20, as Bowie, 28, moved through fans to enter the Rochester courtroom.
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New book details Nixon final days and tears
The Washington Post duo Rob Woodward and Carl Bernstein report in The Final Days that Richard Nixon drank heavily, cried, and threatened self harm in late 1973. Aides removed meds, Kissinger prayed with him, and Nixon sobbed and raged as family gathered for a final photo session before his resignation.
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Israel Says U.S. Veto Prevented Crisis Over Occupied Territories
Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon said the American veto of a U N Security Council resolution criticizing Israel’s occupation averted a far reaching crisis with Washington. Damascus papers condemned the veto while U S Ambassador Scranton said the veto would hinder Arab Israeli negotiations but that momentum in talks should be rebuilt.
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U.S moves toward relations with Vietnam
Washington signals readiness to discuss issues with Vietnamese officials to establish diplomatic relations. The first priority is resolving the fate of Americans missing in the Indochina war, with talks possibly broadening to Southeast Asia. US officials say discussions could proceed via France and involve Hanoi’s government.
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Southeast Asia
Argentina to Replace Peron with Top General
The military junta led by Gen. Jorge A. Videla announced that Isabel Peron would be replaced by three high ranking officers with Videla to be president and army commander in chief. The decree bans leftist parties, dismisses some officials, and suspends the right to strike while signaling a broader anti subversion campaign.
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Callaghan Favored for British Minister Post in Labor Vote
In London the Foreign Secretary James Callaghan remains the frontrunner to succeed Prime Minister Harold Wilson as Labor party members in the House of Commons vote for the leadership nears a second round. Michael Foot led the left with 84 votes on the first ballot, while Roy Jenkins trailed with 34 and Tony Benn and Denis Healey held single to low double digits.
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America's Sweetheart Mary Pickford to receive special Oscar
Mary Pickford, Hollywood's first superstar known as America's Sweetheart, at 83 reflects on her life and legacy as she prepares to be honored with a special Oscar. She recalls early triumphs with Griffith and Fairbanks, notes her limited public appearances, and shares guarded memories of Chaplin and recent honors.
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