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PANEL SAYS U.S. SHOULD TAKE INITIATIVE IN RESTORING NORMAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CUBA WASHINGTON (AP)--A panel of American experts on Latin ject was carried out at a cost of $80,000. America has recommended to President Ford a broad pro- The 54-page report said "Covert U.S. involvement in gram of liberal reform of U.S. policies toward the hem- the domestic politics of Latin America, such as occur- sphere. red in Chile, is indefensible and should be ended." In a 33-point program released yesterday, the commis- On relations with Cuba, the panel recommended that as sion on United States-Latin American relations called a first step toward more normal ties, the United States for an end to covert U.S. interventions in the hemis- act now to end the trade embargo and indicate its will- phere. And it said the United States should take the in- ingness to support the repeal of the hemispheric embar- itiative in seeking a more normal relationship with Cuba. go against the island. The commission of 23 members was chaired by the former The panel also gave its backing to the Ford adminis- U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States, tration's efforts to negotiate a new Canal Zone treaty Sol M. Linowitz. The five-month, privately funded pro- with Panama. U.S. NAVAL BASE ~ HUNT SAYS MONEY RAISED FOR HIM WASN'T BLACKMAIL WASHINGTON (AP)--Watergate burglar fense lawyers at the .T-atergate GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA E. Howard Hunt testified yesterday cover-up trial. that more than $100,000 raised for Hunt was asked by the lawyer for him under White House auspices was defendant John N. Mitchell, William neither "extortion nor blackmail." G. H1undley: "You don't feel you were "I considered it in the nature of selling your silence?" a bill collector," the retired CIA Hunt: "No, sir, that's a different agent said of the nine months in matter." which he and his lawyer received se- Earlier, Hunt said under cross-ex- cret payments of cash. amination that his main ties in the Hunt said it was not the halt of Nixon administration went to the funds which persuaded him to finally White House and not to the 1972 Com- tell the truth, but his reading of mittee to Re-Elect the President the White House tape transcripts headed by Mitchell. last spring. On Monday, Hunt had testified at "I read the President's contemptu- the Watergate cover-up trial that ous reference to those of us who had Mitchell, one of the five defendants gone to prison as idiots and jack- and a former attorney general, gave Tednesdav, October 30, 1974 asses," Hunt said during his first final approval for a scaled-down in- day under cross-examination by de- telligence plan which ended with the break-in at the Democratic national headquarters. *NIXON REPORTED DOING WELL AFTER SURGERY ON LEG Hunt also said Monday that he was LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP)--Richard M. a success and said that hopefully now telling the truth about Water- Nixon was reported "doing well" yes- there would be no more complications gate hush money for the first time terday after surgeons attached a from the phlebitis Nixon suffers in because of "a rude awakening" brought plastic clip to a vein to keep blood his left leg. on by his reading of White House tape clots from threatening the former Dr. Eldon Hickman, who performed transcripts. President's life. the hour-long early morning opera- Under questioning yesterday by Dr. John C. Lungren, Nixon's per- tion with two other surgeons, said, Mitchell's lawyer, Hunt said he had sonal physician, called the operation "Mr. Nixon is doing well. .recover- never met Mitchell nor communicated ing in the normal manner." with him in any way. The surgeon said Nixon had the FORD SAYS PROGRAMS ARE SOUND usual postoperative effects--he was WASHINGTON (AP)--President Ford still groggy from general anesthesia ARABS APPROVE PLO FUNDS declared yesterday that his present and was being fed intravenously. RABAT, Morocco (AP)--The Arab economic programs are sound and Nixon's doctors sidestepped ques- leaders scheduled the formal closing should deal with both inflation and tions about when he might be well session of their summit conference recession--but added, "I will be enough to travel to Washington, D.C., last night after handing Palestine open to suggestions" if they don't to testify at the Watergate cover- guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat a ma- cure the current economic slump. up trial of five former political jor political and diplomatic victory. Ford, holding his first imprompty associates. In private meetings on the final news conference in the White House He has been subpoenaed by both the day of the summit, the Arab leaders press center, was asked--on a day defense and prosecution. approved financial aid totaling $2.5 when the federal government's mea- Hickman described Nixon's surgery billion annually to Israel's immedi- sure of leading economic indicators as "uneventful." ate enemies--including $50 million showed the sharpest one-month plunge In this relatively simple opera- to Arafat's Palestine Liberation in 23 years--if he still insisted tion, the small clip was inserted Organization. the country was not in a recession. in the left groin area to partially At the same time, the Arab rulers "Whether it's a recession or not a close off the main vein taking blood invited four prestigious chiefs of recession," Ford said, "we have prob- from the leg to the upper body. state to escort Arafat when he ap- lems." The clip permits blood to pass pears before the United Nations Gen- He indicated he did not want to but not dangerously large clots. eral Assembly next month. rgue the semantics of the matter. During surgery, Secret Service Sources said the aid fund would be agents guarded the operating room. provided by major Arab oil producers. 2--LOCAL Page Guantanamo Gazette Wednesday, October 30, 1974 presentors whose careers may be of to the students. *LOCAL interest to him or her. This inval- Navy Chaplain (Commander) Warren BR IE I uable experience will give to the F. Magor said that he hoped the BASIC student body a first hand opportu- termination of this bus service SCUBA COURSE nity to meet and talk with these would not have an adverse effect on There will be a basic scuba class presentors who can give them some Sunday School and C.C.D. attendance. starting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the realistic information about differ- He stated that parents could now Villamar pool. Bring a pencil, pa- ent careers. show their interest in, and concern per, towel and bathing suit. No The theme of the day is "Plug in- for, the religious development of cut-offs allowed. For further infor- to Life - Experience the Future." their children by playing an even mation please call 98182 AWH. This is the first time that the high more active role in the process. school has attempted anything of He said that he was confident those this nature. Both students and tea- who believed religious education ALL SAINTS DAY MASS chers are excited about its out- was important would arrange trans- This Friday is All Saints Day, a come. portation for their children. holy day of obligation for Catho- Parents bringing their children to lics. Mass will be celebrated at the Protestant Sunday School are cor- the Naval Station at 7 a.m. and a- SAFETY SAM SAYS.,, dially invited to attend the adult gain at 4:30 p.m. At the air sta- A ladder is the right device for class which meets in the high school tion, there will be a 4:30 p.m. Mass getting up in the world. But, it can band room from 9:30-10:30 a.m. only,in the Leeward Chapel. also put you down in a hurry if it's used wrong. SPECIAL ON PUMPKINS Check the rails of wooden ladders BALLROOM DANCING CLASS for cracks and bent side rails. On Special Services is offering a The Commissary announces that metal ladders, be sure the rungs are class in ballroom dancing which will Halloween pumpkins have been mark- solid, tight and clean. Your shoes start on Monday. There will be two ed down to 50 cents each on a li- must be clean too. Grease, oil or classes held on Monday and Wednes- mited supply. mud can make your shoes slippery days from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and causing you to slip and fall. from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee is $5 MARINE EXCHANGE NEEDS Use both hands when you climb and per person. All personnel who have CLERK always face the ladder going up or already registered are asked to ple- The Marine Exchange is taking ap- coming down. Keep your hands free. ase call Special Services to recon- plications for the position of in- Move the ladder as necessary so you firm your registration and specify voice audit clerk. Apply at Marine don't over-reach. A ladder needs fi- time desired. For further informa- Exchange Warehouse. For more infor- rm footing to keep it from tipping tion call Special Services at mation call 951170 DWH. or sliding. 971160 or 95373. Safety feet, on the ladder, are a This drink is mixed with must if the ground is soft or unev- careless abandon. It's called SAMPSON PLANS CAREERS DAY en. Or, you can place a board under THE W.T.