Three Escape From Leavenworth Jail
Three federal prisoners awaiting assignment to penitentiaries escaped from the Leavenworth County Jail in the early hours after overpowering a guard. They fled in a jail officer’s car and were last seen heading south. The escapees were Richard L. Haberstroh, James White Jr., and Kenneth D. Owens, all considered dangerous. Deputies withheld further details pending investigation.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Leavenworth County
Michael Webber
Richard L. Haberstroh
Chicago
James White, Jr
Clarinda
Iowa
Kenneth D. Owens
Georgetown
S.C
Vietnam China relations strained by Chinese consulate closures
Bangkok AP reports Vietnam accuses China of undermining ties after shutting consulates in Kunming Nanning and Canton amid rising tension. China orders closures as thousands of ethnic Chinese flee Vietnam after Hanoi reforms. Hanoi's Nhan Dan denounces the move as unilateral and worsening relations.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Vietnam
China
Peking
Kunming
Nanning
Canton
Hanoi
Communist Party
Nhan Dan
Egyptian Ambassador Fired for Criticizing Sadat
Saad el Shazli, Egypt's ambassador to Portugal and former military chief of staff, was dismissed by Foreign Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel after accusing President Sadat of destroying democracy and allowing the armed forces to falter. He faces trial under diplomatic law upon return to Cairo amid Al Ahram's vilification campaign.
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Cairo
Egypt
Portugal
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Middle East
Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel
Saad el Shazli
Shazli
Lisbon
Sadat
al Ahram
Shazir
Muammar Khadafy
Arms Race May Escalate Over Soviet Anti Satellite Bans
Washington reports the Carter administration warns that the United States will escalate the space arms race if the Soviet Union does not agree to a ban on killer satellites. An official says the U S is the most technically advanced nation and aims for a higher quality system than the Soviet capability. The goal is to curb anti satellite systems before a costly new space arms race begins.
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Washington
United States
Dollar Slips to New Low in Tokyo Markets
The dollar fell to 211.575 yen at Tokyo close, with tourists getting about 210 yen per dollar at outlets. The drop, occurring before European markets opened, guided the dollar lower to 210.9 yen at London's opening.
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Tokyo
Europe
London
Private Collection To Be Sold In London Auction
The art world’s second sale of the century opens in London as Sotheby Parke Bernet stages the late Robert von Hirsch collection. Nearly 1,000 dealers are expected for a week long auction with an estimated total of at least 14.5 million dollars, featuring a 10th century vellum drawing and multiple Rembrandts, Cezanne works, Renoirs, Pisassos, and other Renaissance paintings and fine arts.
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London
Robert von Hirsch
Sotheby Parke Bernet
Mentmore Towers
Lord
Swine Flu Vaccine Liability Decision Expected
Washington AP The government set to announce liability in the 1976 swine flu inoculation campaign cases. Secretary Joseph Califano planned a news conference to discuss potential settlements among about 1,483 claims totaling roughly 775 million dollars, with fewer than 500 claimants paralyzed.
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Washington
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Health, Education and Welfare
Civil defense officials warn on nuclear attack impact
Washington reports a federal study says a sneak nuclear strike could kill about eight of ten residents in likely targets. Agency leaders note no real civilian defense program exists and estimate 110 million survivors with short warnings, while sheltering would require about a year to offer protection for half the population.
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Washington
U S
Bardyl Tirana
Pentagon
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency
Carter
William K. Chipman
America
Chipman
Vance Outlines Africa Plans Amid Cold War Tension
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance laid out a U S Africa strategy before the House International Relations Committee emphasizing a positive course to speed the ouster of Soviet and Cuban forces. He urged cooperation with Moscow while expanding aid to needy African nations and avoiding Africa as a superpower arena. The plan follows a Pravda critique amid U S policy debate.
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Washington
Carter
Cyrus Vance
Africa
Vance
House International Relations Committee
U.S
Jaycees
Atlantic City
House Committee
House
Moscow
Pravda
United States
Rotary speaker recounts visit to Norway and group exchange
Ken Akin described his three week Rotary Group Study Exchange to Norway with five South Carolina members. He shared hosts homes and sights from Oslo parliament to Viking ships, noted the midnight sun and long greenhouse growing seasons, and expressed hope for more young Aiken participants and Norwegian visits.
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Ken Akin
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Akin
South Carolina
Rotary
Rotary Group
Norway
Ramada Inn
Oslo
Lowick
Boston
Court Denies Challenge in Brown vs PSA Suit
The State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Aiken County Public Service Authority, ending Dr. Solomon K. Brown's eminent domain dispute over 130 acres near the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on U.S. 278. The PSA argued the property is needed for sludge burial and future plant expansion.
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Solomon K. Brown
Aiken County
PSA
Brown
North Augusta
Mottel
Douglas S. Garvin
Stanley K. Wagher
Stan Goodman
Garvin
Kelly Zier
Farmers Home Administration
Horse Creek
Eugene J. Anderer
Davis & Floyd
Langley
Gregg-Graniteville
S. C. 125
Anderer
Clearwater
Sand River
Motter
Wagher
Filibuster Leaders Hold On in Washington
Senate leaders press opponents to concede after a record sixth bid to end debate on labor law revisions. The cloture vote, set for today, was postponed to Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Byrd who secured a two day recess after foes refused further delay.
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Washington
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Painter and veteran found mentally competent in bank hostage case
Carlisle Beard, 49, a house painter and Korean War veteran, held bank hostages at the Southern Bank and Trust Co. in Dentsville to protest federal government neglect. Circuit Judge Grimball refused bond and Beard remained in custody after surrendering to wife and Sheriff Powell following a four hour standoff.
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Columbia
John Grimball
Carlisle Beard
Pontiac
Southern Bank and Trust Co
Dentsville
Beard
Richland County
Frank Powell
Lower Savannah Region receives aging grant for six counties
The South Carolina Commission on Aging approves a 145 786 dollar federal grant for the Lower Savannah Region covering planning, administration, and direct services for the elderly. The Ad ministration of Aging funds under Title III will be matched by 21 151 dollars locally, totaling 166 937 dollars. The six counties served are Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Calhoun and Orangeburg.
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South Carolina Commission On Aging
Lower Savannah
Harry R. Bryan
Commission
Administration of
Aiken
Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
Calhoun
Orangeburg
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Skokie
Frank Collin
Socialist Party of America
Marquette Park
George Leighton
Chicago Park District
Leighton
Aiken Standard
Aiken, D.C
Public Service Authority
Korea
Ports World
Taviut
Sporting Goods Ste Or
Monro-Matic
Johnson-Whittle Tire & Auto
Richland Ave
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