Man jailed to spend Christmas in jail unable to stay home
Ed die Lowman, a gray haired man evicted from Milwaukee city Safety Building on Thanksgiving Day, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for disorderly conduct so he would not be alone over Christmas. Officials say he slept in stairwells, survived on sandwiches, and scavenged through garage cans amid rare patrols. He told police he has a son and daughter but prefers isolation and reportedly showed no violence, prompting deputies to express pity for his condition.
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Edda Lowman
Milwaukee County House of Corrections
Lowman
Lattey
Milwaukee
Ralph Gorenstein
Eddie Lowman
Sheriff's Department
Lawman
Civic Center Plaza
Hee
D Mar
Iealsot Haes
David Lushewite
U S and Soviet Union sign fishing rights pact
Washington reports the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to restrict Russian fishing in the new 200 mile zone while the United States also formed a reciprocal fishing accord with Mexico in Mexico City. Japan opposes the extension with negotiations set for mid December.
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Washington
Japan
United States
U.S
Soviet Union
Mexico
Mexico City
Congress
Church Buys Property Amid Community Changes
A local church completes a buy involving property on Locust and An Hatem 81 area. City officials report continued occupancy by Lee Potterftard who serves three men, while the Boiding movement influences neighborhood planning.
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Church
Lee Potterftard
Carter May Seek Kissinger For Diplomatic Roles
President-elect Carter may ask former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to assist on diplomatic matters. Jody Powell said Carter would not hesitate to reach out if an appropriate occasion arises. Powell noted past presidents have used prominent figures for special tasks and hinted at a possible NATO trip in May but no overseas travel planned this year. Carter plans cabinet and top official selections while coordinating with Congress on the 1978 budget. The effort emphasizes joint governance with Congress while preserving executive responsibility.
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Frank Cormier
Plains
Janemy Carter
Henry A. Kisser
Carter
Jody Powell
Dr. Kissinger
Powell
Abraham Ribivolf
D-Conn
Middle
Ter
Kiselager
Kissinger
Ahab Carter
NATO
London
Carey
Ford
White House
Hore
Akles
Washington
Ihe Spikesman
Congress
Elec
Congressional Budget Committees
Brantises
Pact on First Use of Nuclear Weapons Shocks West
Western strategists warn a Warsaw Pact proposal to pledge no first use could weaken NATO defenses. US generals dispute differences between first use and first strike, arguing both imply preemptive action. Experts note Soviet intentions remain unclear while weapons balance and regional fears shape the debate.
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Carl Hartman
Brussels
Romania
Fred Kikle
We US Arms Control and Bisarmament Agency
Europe
Rhine
Urezhnev
West
Theer
United States
America
Alties
Anuter
Rch Weiker
Soviet Bloc
Ku Klux Klan claim at Camp Pendleton stirs Marine base
Clarence Pendleton Jr accuses white supremacist groups of influencing a raid by black Marines at Camp Pendleton. Six white Marines were wounded. eight Marines face charges under the UCMJ as basewide searches continue.
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Camp Mendletor
Calif
Marine Corps
Pendleton
Wheeswid
Urban League
Nations rebuke U S over Vietnam stance at U N
In a General Assembly vote with three abstentions Britain West Germany and another nation abstaining the body rebuked the United States for blocking Vietnam's U N membership. The resolution urged reconsideration of Vietnam's bid while the U S warned of another veto and pressed for MIA accounting and recovery of American remains.
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United Nations
UVAP
U.S
Vietnam
Britain
West Germany
Anil
Stad
General Assembly
Viena
Viet- Nam
Servrny Council
United States
Dinh Ba Thi
MGS
Maris
Cutback in use of X-ray for detection expected
Washington reports the government plans to limit mammography use after a Health and Human Services review. Assistant Secretary Theodace Cooper said a December statement will advise individuals with family cancer history to avoid the procedure. All 97 machines at 21 centers funded by NCI and ACS have been checked and recalibrated for safety.
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Washington
Asst
U.S
Theodace Cooper
Cooper
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
Salvation Army opens annual Yule appeal drive
Salvation Army launches its Christmas fund drive with kettles at multiple Angerstown locations. Chair Josep McElwee sets an $18,009 goal funded by kettles, mass mail, and a War Cry Sale. Volunteers will staff public spots and the campaign runs through December 24, with War Cry Sale activities December 8 to 14 and again later in December.
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Salvation Army
Volunieces
Angerstown
Chrismas
Josep McElwee
Volonteurs
Public Square
Valley Mall
K-Mart
Payres
Two Guys
Long Meadow
Kings Department Store
Morris Frock Ladies Amethory
Hagerstown
Queen Hether
Antietam Exchange
Zonta Club
Kiwanis Club
Shrine Club
Kiswanis Club
Rotary Club
Salvation Army Home League
Salvation Army Men's Club
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Ku Klux Klan
Marine Camp
Hacal
Security Council
U.N
Sri Lanka
T.D. Kanakaratne
Resoluton
Phola
Daya Cottingham
Harb McElwee
Thie Pear
Seopa
Kettle House
Apacon
Fiidlay
David Jerrey
Salvation Army Voluntest
Mildrad Keratner
McElwee
Tlanyore
Uhr Salvation Army
Willa Fequest
Armaal
Allittae Leary
Billy, Graram
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