New Test of King's Strength in Spain
King Juan Carlos gains wide street backing as he prepares to name a new head of parliament. He may replace Alejandro Rodriguez Valcarcel, a Franco era appointee, while opposition criticizes the move as a Franco legacy. Camacho remains a focal point amid amnesty debates.
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U N Security Council weighs Golan mandate renewal
In New York and Jerusalem the Security Council debates renewing the UNDOF mandate on the Golan Heights amid U S and Syrian pressure. Rabin warns against changes to resolutions 338 242 or Geneva invitation as Assad signals a six month extension. Waldheim eyes renewal before Sunday, while Israel pushes for Jordanian peace talks.
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Assad
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Leading index signals possible new slowdown in U S economy
The Commerce Department reports October leading economic indicators fell five tenths of one percent, the second decline in a row, with four of eleven indicators down including liquid assets and building permits while five rose. The drop points to a potential economic slowdown ahead.
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Still Pockets Of Resistance In Portugal
Military sources report remaining rebels being talked into surrender with no force used. About 1,500 mutinous troops at Tancos paratroop base 60 miles northeast of Lisbon refuse to acknowledge central authority. Paratroops and other units show compliance issues as mutiny hits the Algarve region and Lagos base commander resists orders.
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Algarve
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Air Force
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Ford proposes up to 2.3 billion loan for New York City
President Ford backtracks from a hard line and proposes Congress authorize up to 2.3 billion in federal loans to New York City to avoid default. The plan would place first claim on city funds, require yearly repayment with interest, and include a 7 percent base rate plus up to 1 percent, with 1978 expiry and conditions for city and state budget tightening.
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Ford Leaves for China Tomorrow
President Ford prepares for a weeklong trip to Peking aimed at renewing a cautious U S relation with China. Officials expect no major policy shift, with talks likely focusing on broader world issues and ongoing U S defense ties to Taiwan.
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Taiwan
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Peking
Marchers Demand Ouster of Souvanna in Laos
Thousands of soldiers and civilians in Vientiane march for the removal of neutralist Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma and the end of the coalition government. They seek power for the Communist Pathet Lao as the former U.S.-backed coalition collapses.
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Souvanna Phouma
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Vientiane
Pathet Lao
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Vientiane, Laos
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Berryville Plan Series Second Look at Comprehensive Plan
Area News Page presents the second of seven Berryville Comprehensive Plan articles. Public hearings are planned as the city seeks ideas on spending up to 500 000 from HUD. Country Roads explains the Rt 81 truck scale near Stephens City.
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