Park Chung-hee assassinated amid Seoul crisis
South Korean President Park Chung-hee was killed in a shooting at KCIA headquarters by the agency chief Kim Jae-kyu. Prime Minister Choi Kyu-hah was named acting president and martial law was declared as unrest looms and U.S. forces alert.
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Kim Jae-kyu
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Carter pledges U S backing after Korean leader's death
President Carter pledges continued U S treaty support to South Korea after the assassination of Park Chung-hee. Officials say the shape of the new government is uncertain as martial law remains in effect and the military appears to hold power.
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Set Clocks Back Tonight
The article notes daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, turning clocks back one hour to standard time. It advises setting clocks before bed for an extra hour of sleep, with sunset and dawn times shifting earlier.
Oil Profit Probes Move by Wage and Price Council
The Wage and Price Council seeks explanations for oil company profits after third quarter reports show large gains. Twenty refiners were asked to submit data by November end, with officials noting concerns about national economic impact and potential guideline adherence.
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Council On Wage and Stability
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Possible Successors Named in Park Assassination Aftermath
In Seoul two ex prime ministers Kim Jong pil and Chung Il kwon are cited as likely successors to slain president Park Chung hee. Army chief of staff Chung Seung hwa is also named as a potential successor amid martial law under acting president Choi Kyu han.
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Park Chung-hee
Kim Jong-pil
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Kim
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Choi Kyu-hah
Byrne backs Kennedy for president amid Chicago party rift
Mayor Jane Byrne says she will support Edward M Kennedy for president and plans to announce her choice next Friday to influence the Democratic National Convention. Sources say she fears Chicago leaders delayed their 1972 commitment and wants faster federal action on O Hare terminal control and the new international terminal.
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Jane Byrne
Edward M. Kennedy
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Chicago Sun-Times
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O’hare International Post
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Poe
Park Kims economic program reshapes South Korea's future
Park's goal was to transform Korea from an agricultural society to a major industrial power to ensure economic and military stability. Korea posted a 10 percent real growth rate over the past decade. He consolidated power in 1972 by dissolving the National Assembly and imposing a new constitution that expanded presidential powers. He jailed hundreds of opponents in 1975 under decrees restricting criticism of the government.
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Kim Youngsam
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Democratic Republican Party
South Korea
Korea
Virginia heating aid plan unveiled for 1981 winter
Virginia will launch an 18 million dollar heating assistance program effective December 1 with 280000 eligible households. Applicants may begin November 16. Eligible families under ADC or below 125 percent of poverty can receive up to 200 dollars for winter fuel. funds go to fuel sellers. An additional 5.6 million will cover cash, materials, and services to aid low income residents, including weatherization and emergency fuel payments.
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John Dalton
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Dalton
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ADC
Luray Man Found Guilty of Malicious Wounding
A Luray man was convicted of malicious wounding for injuring a 7-Eleven clerk in an incident three years ago. Details appear on page 2. A separate note reports a single car crash left one man in critical condition, with more on page 2.
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