Twilight for Dr Kissinger as resignation talks rekindle
The editorial argues Kissinger may quit amid growing criticism of his methods and U.S. foreign policy. It notes contempt charges over State Department documents were dropped, Ford's support wavering, and calls for a clear, strong policy amid Soviet strength and faltering detente. The piece questions Kissinger's legacy and hints at a potential resignation.
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Defense
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CIA
William E. Colby
Kissinger
U.S
Chile
America
Soviet Bloc
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Greece
Turkey
Cyprus
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Sinai
Israel
Syria
Middle East
United Nations
Salzburg
Austria
UN favorable rating hits 30 year low after Zionism vote
George Gallup reports the public sees UN performance at a 30 year low after a resolution labeling Zionism as racism. Still a strong majority favor U S membership, with 33 percent rating the UN as doing a good job and 51 percent as doing a poor job. The favorable rating drops eight points since January.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
United Nations
U.S
South Africa's Buthelezi voices nonviolent path to freedom
In Pretoria, Chief Gatsha Buthelezi, Zulu royal and head of Kwazulu homeland, argues for nonviolent civil disobedience to end apartheid. He warns against foreign involvement, condemns racial fragmentation, and envisions a unified state with equal citizens though within a single, enduring, white minority–ruled system. He also criticizes Western democracy rhetoric and notes economic interdependence in southern Africa. The piece contrasts Buthelezi's stance with ongoing UN debates on Zionism and U.S. role in the organization.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Gatsha Buthelezi
Kwazulu
Buthelezi
Angola
Kwazulu Semiautonomous
Botswana
Lesotho
Hottentot
Cape
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Jefferson
UN reforms show public swing toward peacekeeping role
Capitol Commentary notes most favor UN taking new duties including a permanent peacekeeping force and universities globally. Critics fault Security Council veto and General Assembly rules. Leaders back veto limits by over two to one. public split on weighting for small nations. Survey includes 1,507 adults across 300 localities from Nov 21 to 24.
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Free World
United Nations
Security Council
General Assembly
Miller Faces Decisive Calendar in 1977 Governor Bid or 1978 Senate Run
Virginia attorney general Andrew P. Miller weighs a 1977 run for governor against a 1978 bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by William Scott. Analysts see risk of a Democratic primary with Henry Howell and potential implications for Lt. Gov. John Dalton’s race, or a pursuit of Senate seniority and national stature. Miller, 43, faces a choice that could shape his political fate for years.
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Richmond
Andrew P. Miller
Henry Howell
Govrnor
U.S. Senate
William L. Scott
Miller
Dalton
Howell
Scott
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Byrd
Senate
First Session Of 94th Congress Ends With Compromises
After 340 days of lawmaking the 94th Congress adjourned with limited achievements. A mid December energy and economy focus yielded stopgaps and temporary measures. A six month extension of the 1975 tax cut was signed by President Ford on December 23.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
94Th Congress
Congress
Ford
Angola
White House
House
New York City
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