Kissinger Faces Cuban Issue During Latin Tour
Kissinger began a Latin American trip in Caracas and Lima amid growing Cuban concerns. He urged hemispheric unity to block Cuban intervention, while Peru and Venezuela officials noted shifting regional independence and past American hegemony.
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Carlos Andres Perez
Angola
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Alliance For Progress
Latin America
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Washington
Senate backs pari mutuel bill as House awaits another try
In Richmond the Senate approved its pari mutuel horse racing bill 27 to 13. Senator Peter K. Babalas of Norfolk expects better results in the House after Delegate Raymond Guest Jr. of Front Royal saw his measure defeated 58 to 36. House leader James Thomson of Alexandria agreed to guide the Babalas bill if it passes the House, citing an understanding with the senator. The Senate has previously approved pari mutuel betting twice.
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Norfolk
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Andy) Guest Jr
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Personal income up 1 percent in January
The Commerce Department reports January personal income rose at an annual rate of 1 313.8 billion, up 13.6 billion from December, boosted by payroll gains in services and distribution. The increase leaves income 9.2 percent above last year, outpacing inflation at 7 percent.
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Nuclear Safety Defects Cited by Former GE Engineers
Three engineers from General Electric quit on Feb 2 to warn of nuclear safety defects. They testified to the Joint Atomic Energy Committee that independent review of certain controls is not required and questioned NRC regulatory effectiveness. They cited focus on plant safety as a formality and said decisions relied on inadequate data.
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General Electric
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
Dale G. Bridenbaugh
Richard B. Hubbard
Gregory C. Minor
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
William A. Anders
Commission
Bridenbaugh
Monkey in Riverton Draws Dog Warden Call
Riverton faces a loose Rhesus monkey attracting local attention. Davis Hedrick seeks permission to use the dog warden’s equipment to capture the animal. Officials note no current county ordinance covers monkeys and comment on humane possibilities. Hedrick aims to keep the monkey as a pet near his riverfront treehouse.
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Elizabeth W. Malta
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Hubert Marlow
Malta
Hedrick
George B Baggarty
Baggarly
Sheriff's Department
Harrisonburg
Ford seeks crack down on leaks and tighter intelligence seals
President Ford asks Congress to criminalize disclosure of government secrets and grants CIA new enforcement power. The plan also retools intelligence oversight, requires court orders for national security wiretaps, and creates an independent oversight board while facing debate over first amendment concerns and scope.
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Oversight Board
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White House
Ford Uses TV Press Conference to Attack Reagan
President Ford used a prime time radio TV press conference from the White House East Room to critique Ronald Reagan. He framed Reagan as too conservative on Social Security and big government, contrasting his own defense of the program and noting Reagan's past Goldwater stance while denying voluntary Social Security.
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White House East Room
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White House
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Reagan
California
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Handley Colonels topple rival James Wood 74 66 in gym win
Handley took an 11 point third period lead and held on to defeat James Wood 74 66 in the Handley gym. It was Handley’s first win in five games with the Colonels. Details and roundup of area cage contests on pages 12-15. Clarke Compass notes pilot J C Black returns to Clarke County with a bi plane and grassroots aviation.
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