France Sends Cargo Planes to Aid Moroccan Troops in Shaba War
11 French cargo planes transport exclusively Moroccan materiel to support Moroccan troops aiding Zaire against Katanga exiles in Shaba. Western diplomats confirm 1,500 Moroccan troops arrived March 8 as Mobutu criticizes U S for not supplying arms.
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Soviet Trawlers Seized For Violating Fishing Limits
The Taras Shevchenko docked at Boston after being seized for over quota river herring in U S 200 mile zone. The Antanas Snechkus was ordered to Boston with its cargo seized. the Coast Guard says this marks a new action taking cargo from a non Soviet vessel.
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New Contract Expected To Boost Steel Prices
A new contract covering 340000 steelworkers is expected to raise steel prices but not alarm inflation watchers. U.S. Steel vice president J Bruce Johnston and I W Abel, retiring union president, defend the pact as noninflationary while the Council on Wage and Price Stability reviews it. Local leaders initially rejected, then approved the deal after a roll call.
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China’s Party Chairman Adopts Mao Styled Hair Cited
Hua Kuo-feng, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, shows a longer crew cut brushed back, mirroring Mao. Analysts see the look as a bid to strengthen legitimacy as Mao’s chosen successor amid China’s political and economic strains.
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Haley defends Roots amid Ottaway criticism in London
British journalist Mark Ottaway challenged Roots facts saying parts lack provable basis. Author Alex Haley defended his nine year effort and argued oral histories in Africa, noting errors exist but claims none were intentional.
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Carter Finishing Touches Anti-Inflation Plan
President Carter finalizes his anti inflation package after weekend in Calhoun Georgia with family. He will unveil the plan at a news conference and outline Latin American policy in a Washington speech to the Organization of American States.
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IRS warns millions err on tax returns near deadline
The IRS estimates about 20 million returns are still not filed five days before April 15. Error rates run 9.5 percent on 1040 forms and 13.6 percent on 1040A forms. Filing extensions via Form 4868 gives 60 days but may trigger interest and penalties if taxes are owed.
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Damage to area fruit crop from recent cold snap continues
Wire reports from Warren note fruit crop damage rising after temperatures two nights last week. Page 8 mentions strange new vegetables appearing in Warren County with details and photos in the weekly Wire from Warren.
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