Italy’s Christian Democrats Press Ford on CIA Funds
Il Popolo reports the party directed Premier Moro and Foreign Minister Rumor to seek disclosure from President Ford of CIA financing. An unnamed Washington source says the U S resumes covert aid to anti-Communists in Italy with a $6 million CIA funnel to the Christian Democrats and Democratic Socialists.
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Tanks Lead Angola Attack in Central Angola
The MPLA launches a three pronged assault on UNITA with at least 50 tanks and more reported. Huambo Silva Porto and Lobito are key targets as Western analysts flag a likely UNITA defeat amid Cuban and Kremlin support. South Africa pledges border protection amid possible troop withdrawal and hydroelectric interests on the Cunene.
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House May Join Ban on Angola Military Aid
The House is expected to pass a Senate approved amendment banning U.S. funds for fighting in Angola as part of the defense appropriation bill. Rep Don Bonker reports broad cosponsorship for a separate measure opposing aid without congressional approval.
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