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January 24, 1976

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Headlines from January 24, 1976

ATOM‐ARMED SUBS MAY LEAVE SPAIN

By Henry Giniger Special to The New York Times

MADRID, Jan. 23 — The United States, under Spanish pressure, is reported to have agreed to remove submarines with atomic weapons from the Rota naval base in southern Spain some time before the termination of a new fouryear agreement on the American use of bases here.

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Peak Stock Volume

By Unknown Author

Stock prices rose briskly yesterday, closing out a record week of trading volume —161.68 million shares. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 10.47 points yesterday to 053.95. Volume was 33.64 million shares. Page 37.

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Lebanon Cease‐Fire Gains But Looters Roam Beirut

By James M. Markham Special to The New York Times

Cease-fire negotiated by Syrian civilian and mil delegation appears to be taking hold in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Jan 23, although scattered fighting and widespread lawlessness and looting continue in Beirut; elements of Palestine Liberation Army, Palestinian mil police and guerrillas of Al Fatah will assume police responsibility in neighborhoods of western Beirut; decision is reptdly taken after meeting between Syrian mediation mission, led by Khaddam, and Moslem-leftist-Palestinian coalition; Lebanese Govt evidently was not consulted on decision, underscoring extent to which Palestinian guerrilla movement and its allies have begun to assume control of wide areas; Phalangist's Voice of Lebanon scores decision; coalition of leftists, Moslems and Palestinins rept opening road from Beirut to southern port of Saida; illus (M)

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Pentagon Admonishes 38 On Northrop Lodge Visits

By John W. Finney Special to The New York Times

Defense Dept admonishes 38 Pentagon civilian officials and officers, including 9 admirals and 17 USAF gens for accepting entertainment at Northrop Corp hunting lodge in violation of dept regulations; says individuals demonstrated 'lack of judgment'; similar practices by Rockwell Internatl noted; Rockwell and Northrop officials to testify at upcoming Cong Joint Defense Com hearing; Cong reprs who visited Rockwell hunting lodge noted; list of those receiving reprimands (L)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of January 21, 1976, covering January 24, 1976.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Gratitude by Earth| Wind & Fire

    Gratitude

    Earth| Wind & Fire

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    8
  2. 2
    Album cover for Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits by Chicago

    Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits

    Chicago

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    9
  3. 3
    Album cover for History/America's Greatest Hits by America

    History/America's Greatest Hits

    America

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    10
  4. 4
    Album cover for Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon

    Still Crazy After All These Years

    Paul Simon

    Last week
    6
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    14
  5. 5
    Album cover for Helen Reddy's Greatest Hits by Helen Reddy

    Helen Reddy's Greatest Hits

    Helen Reddy

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    8

Notable Births

Shae-Lynn Bourne

1976Shae-Lynn Bourne, Canadian ice dancer, coach, and choreographer[†]

Shae-Lynn Bourne is a Canadian ice dancer and choreographer. In 2003, she and partner Victor Kraatz became the first North American ice dancers to win a World Championship. They competed at three Winter Olympic Games, placing 10th at the 1994 Winter Olympics, 4th at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and 4th at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

1976Cindy Pieters, Belgian cyclist[†]

Cindy Pieters is a professional racing cyclist, who specialized in one day races She competed in the women's individual road race at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Historical Context for January 24, 1976

In 1976, the world population was approximately 4,144,246,377 people[†]