Christians and Syrians push offensives in Lebanon crisis
Christians with Syrian aid press Palestinian and Lebanese Muslim forces, claiming victory at Jisr el-Hasha camp and launching a final offensive on Tal Zaatar while Sidon comes under heavy shelling. Palestinian leaders denounce delay in Syrian withdrawal as bloodshed rises.
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Oil Lease Auction Set Off New Jersey Delaware Coast
Washington AP Interior Secretary Thomas S. Kleppe announced a August 17 auction of offshore petroleum leases off New Jersey and Delaware. The sale covers 876 750 offshore acres to be leased to highest bidders with nine major oil firms barred from joint bids. Auctions for north and south Atlantic tracts may follow next year. The environmental study noted low risk to mid Atlantic due to oil and gas development.
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One Killed In Amtrak Derailment
A high speed Amtrak Panama Limited derailed in central Mississippi injuring about 45 passengers and killing railroad repairman Simon Evans. The 145 passengers and crew were shaken as cars rolled over a mud bank. Evans was crushed beneath a coach car. Two other crew members were hurt, hospitals reported non critical but severe injuries. Uninjured passengers awaited transport at a nearby elementary school.
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