Christians muster strength in Beirut Tal Zaatar battle
In Beiruts Tal Zaatar siege Christians and Syrians clash as Palestinian fighters defend the camp amid heavy shelling and rumors of surrender. Arab League session in Cairo looms while Lebanon endures widespread bombardment and shortages.
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Betrut
Lebanon
UPI
Beir
Tal Zostar
Arab League
Tal Zastur
East
Benna
Cairo
Tripoli
Palestine Liberation Organization
Yaouwer Arafat
Mahmoud
Riad
Nahr al Bared
Tal Zaatar
al Za
Beirut
Sidon
Zahrani
Nixon hopes for recovery as Pat battles stroke
Former President Nixon, smiling after a two hour hospital visit with wife Pat, said her determination and fire in her eyes signal a coming recovery though she remains in serious condition after a cerebral stroke. Daughters Julie Eisenhower and Tricia Cox joined, with Kissinger and the Shah among donors.
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Long Beach
Nova
Pat
Nixon
Jwie Eisenhower
Tricia Cox
Tmne
Essen
Wiion
Rhodesians fire across border near Salisbury
A Rhodesian military communique reported border clashes with Frelimo forces near Salisbury. At least two combatants were killed and a Rhodesian soldier believed dead. Rhodesian troops faced incoming fire but were ordered not to return fire. The incident marks the first official casualty report amid ongoing border tensions.
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Salisbury
Rhodes
Reinee Ferom
Kissinger warns Angola over Gearhart execution fallout
Secretary of State Kissinger said Angola’s execution of American mercenary Daniel Gearhart risks worsening U S Angolan relations and slowing normalization. He noted Washington’s humanitarian efforts and said recognition hinges on Cuban troop withdrawal, while US plans UN action against terror and support for the Israeli raid against Uganda hijackers.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Angola
Daniel Gearhart
United States
Kissinger
Gearhart
Kensingtn
Presider Ford
Neto
William Wilson
Sheila Gearhart
UPI
Luanda
State Department
Popular Movement For the Liberation of
Fidel Castro
Olaf Palriy
United Sates
United Nations
Uganda
Air France
Dora Bloch
Kampala
Jimmy Carter
Ford Administration
Viking scientists study radar readings on Mars plateau
Pasaden a reports Viking scientists studying radar data and photos from the west-northwest plateau of Mars note a thick water haze and very dynamic weather patterns. Dr. Hal Masursky says a base, channels from the central highlands, and possible landing site decisions in July influence mission plans for Viking 1 at Chryse basin.
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Pasadena
Viking
Mars
Hal Masursky
Great Cheyse
Chryse
Masursky
Hellas
Minsursiey
Mighty Old Ironsides sails in Operation Sail Boston parade
USS Constitution, America’s oldest commissioned warship, led a 18-nation flotilla into Boston harbor as the largest tall-ship voyage in a century. 450 aboard including 17 Kennedy relatives watched cannon salutes and period uniforms amid a 3 to 4 knot parade. ships linger before heading home Thursday.
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USS Constitution
UPS
Ironsides
America
Yesterdaay
Boston Harbor
Rendezvous
Walton
Mars
Dar Pomorza
Constituion
Constitution
Boston
Juan Sebastian Ge Eleano
Gloria
Christian Ratlich
Norway
Kennedy
Fadward Brooke
R-Mass
Thomas O'Neill Jr
D-Mass
Ironside
Tyrone Martin
Edward Kennedy
Joan
Ethel Kennedy
Martin
Cannery union trims pay demands amid talks at San Francisco
The Teamsters Union in California reports lowering monetary demands to avert a strike by cannery workers. Talks among 13 locals continue, with bargaining extended as crops mature. A rally in Stockton protests the late monthly seniority system, with over 200 South County workers expected.
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Teamsters Union
San Francisco
California
Eli Bats
Cnse
Rto
Hunt-Weston Foods
del Monte
South County
Alter Sanchez
Teamsters California Council of Cannery and
Sanchez
LW. Sabatino
Calmery
Exitson Stadium
Stockton
Frank Porter
Jay Ares Cannery Workers
Cher Gives Birth to Elijah Blue Allman
Cher Alllman delivered a son at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with Gregg Allman present. Elijah Blue Allman, 19 inches long with blonde hair and blue eyes, was born at 3 4 p.m. after Cher entered at 10 30 a.m. The family noted the baby’s beauty and feet as photos and details circulated.
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Los Angeles
AIPS
Cher Alllman
Cedare-Sinai Medical Center
Elijah Blue Allman
Faeescas
Gregg Allman
Ag ‘Laman
Cher
Alfred Heltond
Char
Chastity
Sonny Bone
Prenties Natrer
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Center
Tricia
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Jade Mosier
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Henry A. Kissinger
Ford
Davis Salazar
Los Angeles County
Secret Service
Salazar
Gerald Ford
Goodby
Mordreat
Plattsburgh
N.Y
New York City
Mighty Old Ironsides
Operation
Sail
Cannery Union
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