Parti Quebecois wins control in Quebec election
The Parti Quebecois gains 66 of 110 seats and 41 percent of the vote but rejects immediate independence, while anti separatist Liberals win 27 seats with 34 percent of the vote. Prime Minister Trudeau says mandate is to govern, not secede. Bourassa blames centrifugal forces and the Official Language Act for the Liberal defeat.
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Tawa
Pierre Trudeau
Trudeau
Bourassa
Carter Sees Good Fit With Burns as President-Elect
President-elect Jimmy Carter said he has a pledge of cooperation from Arthur Burns and that they will likely work well together. He indicated Burns might stay as Fed chair beyond January and планы to study tax cuts if inflation risks rise. Carter outlined transition plans, targeting 4-5 percent unemployment and 5-6 percent growth, and urged oil nations to restrain prices. He announced a rapid staff vetting process, with Mondale and Hamilton Jordan overseeing picks and a 3,000-strong talent inventory.
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J Paul Austin
Coca-Cola Co
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Atlanta
Hamilton Jordan
Walter Mondale
Peaceful Night As Syrians Extend Grip Across Lebanon
Beirut remains under Syrian control after a peaceful takeover ending 19 months of civil conflict. Syrian units move toward Tripoli and Sidon as Arab peacekeepers prepare to secure Moslem strongholds. Banks and government sites are protected while residents calm amid military presence. Palestinian militants warn to defend Cairo agreement rights.
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Kepone Suit Seeks 119 Billion From Allied Chemical
A massive class action filed in Newport News Virginia seeks 119.75 billion dollars for 10 000 plaintiffs over Kepone contamination linked to Allied Chemical Life Science Products Hopewell plant. The suit names seafood workers in Virginia and Maryland and alleges years of discharges into the James River and Bay.
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Richmond
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Environmental Protection Agency
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Poquoson River
Atlantic Ocean
Life Science
Allied Chemical
Ford Starts Work on 1976 Federal Budget
President Ford resumes duties after a Palm Springs vacation to work on the 1978 federal budget with OMB chief James Lynn. Officials expect outlays above 429.5 billion and a 50 billion deficit in 1977. The Fords plan Christmas skiing in Vail and may visit Pocantico Hills this weekend.
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Sheila Weidenfeld
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N.Y
Skyline halts Winchester commuter flights not affecting city airport
Skyline Aviation will stop commuter service from Winchester effective immediately but will keep fixed base operation at the city owned airport. Skyline remains fixed base operator handling maintenance fueling aircraft storage and rentals while continuing Ocean City Maryland flights. FAA approved taxiway apron lighting and fencing upgrades proceed regardless of the change.
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Biking at 70 A Cross Country Ride With Family
An elderly man and his nephew begin a cross country bicycle trip despite age norms. The piece highlights perseverance and family teamwork on the journey.
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