23 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
1
Washington AP reports that enough swine flu vaccine should be ready this summer to inoculate adults after Labor Day. Younger Americans face delays pending further studies on side effects, with trials in August guiding decisions for children.
President Ford offers a $200 million transitional aid package for Israel with $100 million in grants and $100 million in military credits, plus $100 million to Egypt, $62 million to Jordan, and $14 million to Syria. Congress reports the deal, though Kissinger says no agreement exists.
Thousands in Rome celebrated a municipal election victory with the Communists winning 30 of 80 seats and pledging to form a coalition. Nationally the Christian Democrats led, while the pope faced a rebuff amid Catholic mobilization.
AP reports widespread Christian attacks in Beirut tied to fighting with Palestinians and Lebanese leftists. Beirut Radio cites clashes around refugee camps and Moslem-Christian enclaves as power lines fail and casualties rise. A Libya-Syria led force replaces earlier troops at Beirut airport as Saudi Sudan Libya Algeria and Syria plan an airlift of peacekeepers. Arafat fires a key aide amid shifting Syrian influence and the U.S. assigns interim embassy leadership after the kidnapping and murder of Ambassador Meloy.
Secretary of State Kissinger meets South African Prime Minister Vorster at Bodenmais Bavaria aiming to avert racial war in southern Africa and push Rhodesia towards negotiated transition. Kissinger rejects endorsement of apartheid and stresses African-led solution.
Democratic caucus leans toward approving payroll reforms and nominating Rep. Frank Thompson to replace Rep. Wayne Hays as House Administration Committee chair. A three man task force proposed monthly pay and duty accounting and curbs on panel power, with full House action expected. The plan aims for accountability while not fully addressing Miss Ray’s allegations.
The Senate Banking Committee backed a bill making overseas bribery by U S corporations illegal raising a constitutional cloud. It targets payments to foreign officials or parties to seek business with penalties up to two years in jail or a 10000 dollar fine though small facilitation payments are excluded.
A photo feature on Page 8 highlights swimming spots as schools close for summer. Page 21 spotlights Soldier's Rest, the home of Revolutionary War General Daniel Morgan, featured during Bicentennial observance.
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