Word: turkeys
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...prospect that her husband would soon be out of the harsh spotlight. General Vernon Walters, deputy director of the CIA, arrived with a box of chocolates and a battery-operated car for the youngest of Schlesinger's eight children. Schlesinger's wife Rachel cooked a 22-lb. turkey. Before carving it, Schlesinger asked: "Where do I apply for food stamps?" Later, as Colby left, Schlesinger clapped him on the back and said: "Who would ever have thought that Dick Helms would survive the both of us?" (It was under Helms, rather than either Schlesinger or Colby, that the CIA committed...
...Turkish embassy and shot Ambassador Danis Tunaligil, 60, killing him instantly. Among the suspects sought by the Austrian police: Greek zealots who might be acting in retaliation for the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Armenians who might be taking belated revenge for the 1915 massacre of their countrymen in Turkey, and opium smugglers who believed they had been betrayed to the Austrian police by the Turkish authorities. Two days after the Vienna murder, gunmen in Paris opened fire on a car belonging to the Turkish ambassador to France, Ismail Erez, 56, who died along with his chauffeur. A clandestine Greek...
Demirel's coalition government faces pressing, immediate difficulties. The Premier had put off any new initiative to resolve the Cyprus crisis until after the election and until the U.S. Congress lifted its embargo of arms to Turkey. Demirel's real problem is that the National Salvation Party, a critical partner in his coalition, opposes any concessions to Greece or to Greek Cypriots that would affect Turkish military occupation of two-fifths of the divided island. The Premier could thus bring down the government if he pushes for a Cyprus accord acceptable to Athens...
Demirel has reportedly assured President Ford that he will try for a settlement. Turkey's invasion and occupation have already cost $1 billion, roughly 3.7% of the G.N.P. in a country that has 13% unemployment and 20% inflation. Moreover, new aid and arms packages come before the U.S. Congress later this winter, and lack of movement on Cyprus could prompt another embargo...
After the workout, McInally returned to take a shower in Brynteson's room; Brynteson stopped off at Elsie's to get his friend a Turkey Deluxe...