King’s Adviser Oriol Kidnapped in Madrid
Gunmen believed to be Basque separatists abducted Antonio Maria de Oriol Urquijo 63, president of the Council of State and adviser to King Juan Carlos, from his Madrid law offices in broad daylight. The ETA threat list and looming reform referendum appear linked. Oriol is a key royal adviser with an influential vote in appointments.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos
Antonio Maria de Oriol Urquijo
Council of State
Adolfo Suarez
Oriol
Suarez
Francisco Franco
Franco
ETA
Juan Oriol
Council of the Realm
Navy Skyhawk shot down in Atlantic training crash
Navy Lt. Jerome L. Petykowski ejected and was rescued after unarmed heat seeking missiles fired from a Marine F4 Phantom brought down a Navy Skyhawk during a joint Marine Navy exercise over the Atlantic Ocean. He was treated and released from Naval Hospital Cherry Point.
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Cherry Point
N.C
Navy
Marine Corps
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Fleet Headquarters
Norfolk
Marine Navy
James Pendergast
Cherry Point Marine Air Station
Public Affairs Office
Jerome L. Petykowski
Virginia Beach
Marine Search and Rescue
Naval Hospital
Carter Eyes Cabinet Picks and Phone Interviews
President-elect Carter spends a weekend at home in Plains keeping Cabinet talks by telephone after four days in Atlanta and Washington. He aims to name his entire Cabinet before Christmas amid pressure on energy posts and defense.
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Plains, Ga
Carter
Atlanta
Washington
Albany, Ga
Cyrus R. Vance
Washington Post
James R. Schlesinger
Ford
Energy Post
New York Times
Schlesinger
Rex Granum
Pentagon
Foes discuss blocking Byrd bid for Senate leadership
Senate foes of Robert Byrd held talks on a joint challenge to his likely rise to Senate majority leader. Senators Humphrey Hollings and Kennedy conferred as they reassessed support and planned another meeting, with caucus set for January 4 as Byrd remained the front runner.
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NY Times News Service
Washington
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Senate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Ernest F. Hollings
South Carolina
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Humphrey
Byrd
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate Democrats
Hollings
U S Korea Ties Worsen Amid Influence Buying Allegations
Seoul observers warn U S Korea relations will deteriorate further over reports of influence buying on Capitol Hill. Investigations probe possible payments to up to nine U S lawmakers linked to South Korean businessman Tongsun Park. KCIA chief dismissed by President Park amid image concerns.
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Seoul
South Korea
United States
Capitol Hill
Washington
U.S
U.S. Justice Department
Tongsun Park
Park
Park Chung-hee
South Korean
Central Intelligence Agency
KCIA
Cuts threaten Virginia school term as aid cuts loom
Virginia state aid cuts may force early school closures next March or April. Localities in southwest Virginia report possible term reductions to cope with a projected 117.2 million budget deficit. Local leaders call for analysis and a moratorium on education cost increases during the 1977 General Assembly.
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Richmond
State Board of Education
Virginia
Billy W. Frazier
Gate City
Frazier
Mills Godwin
Assembly
Godwin
Preston Caruthers
Arlington
General Assembly
Caruthers
W.E. Campbell
Godwin Signals Mixed Plan to Bridge Shortfall
Governor Mills Godwin indicated a mix of spending cuts and tax increases to cover a 117.2 million shortfall in the two year budget, urging belt tightening at the local level while examining mandates for possible cuts and noting approved higher salaries for doctors in mental hospitals to avert a staff shortage.
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Richmond
Mills Godwin
Godwin
Virginia officials consider 1 percent sales tax hike
Richmond AP reports state financial experts say a 1 percent sales tax increase could raise about 143.1 million for 1977 78 to cover a 117.2 million deficit. If approved and revenue flows as expected 95.4 million would go to the state and 47.7 million to localities.
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Richmond
Virginia
Stuart W. Connock
Mills Godwin
General Assembly
Star Wins and Losses Highlight Local Basketball Scores
Handley and James Wood High Schools posted district basketball victories while Clarke County High School fell. Full game details appear in the Sports section Pages 13 to 15. Churches feature Christmas music programs listed on Page 18.
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Handley
James Wood High
Clarke County High School
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Aylor
Carlisle
Robert E. Aylor Junior High School
Frederick County
Jerry Long
Steve Wheeler
Robert William
Sheriff's Department
Stephens City
Harrison Foreman
Triangle Shoes
Loudoun Mall
Ward Plaza
Newberrys and McCrorys
Robert Byrd
U.S.S. Korea
the Pines
Coopers Joyolore Ward Plaza
Gov. Godwin
Connock
Abby
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