Sadat rejects pact amid Madrid embassy siege
Four Palestinian guerrillas seized the Egyptian Embassy in Madrid and held the ambassador and aides hostage. President Anwar Sadat angrily rejected demands to repudiate the Sinai peace accord with Israel, accusing the Soviet Union of instigating opposition. The attackers evacuated with Egyptian, Algerian, and Iraqi diplomats to Algiers, ending Madrid’s first Arab terrorist attack with no violence.
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Safeway Overpriced Items Flagged by FTC Action
The Federal Trade Commission charged Safeway Stores, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, with overcharging on advertised sale items. The FTC alleged a significant number of stores failed to mark down specials and sold them at regular prices, while Safeway attributed the issue to human error.
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Colby Reveals CIA Spent Millions on Poisons and Devices
CIA Director William Colby told a Senate committee the agency spent nearly 3 million dollars to develop poisons and delivery devices including a silent dart gun. He noted work began in 1952 to replace cyanide capsules and cited lethal agents found at a CIA lab.
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Secret bonus deal links U S Israel to longer missiles
Columnist Jack Anderson reports a Washington Post revelation of a secret addendum to the U S Israel memorandum. It hints at studying Pershing missiles with conventional warheads and maintaining Israel’s defense with advanced equipment like F 16s. The addendum allegedly allows Israel to attach its own nuclear warheads. State Department says full disclosure will come after talks with Congress.
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Weather outlook with clouds and small chance of showers
Considerable cloudiness through Wednesday with a slight chance of showers on Wednesday. Lows tonight are in the mid 40s.
Ford backs busing as last resort in schools
President Ford criticizes courts for not acting on 1974 busing law while Jets vote for immediate NFL contract settlement. Beiruti clashes rise. Tripoli seized as snipers kill police and four others. Tennessee prison guards activated after inmate rebellions. Kissinger warns further oil price rises threaten U.S. foreign ties and global stability.
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Guardsmen in Louisville to Return Home Soon
More than 400 National Guardsmen called to active duty ten days ago to restore calm after anti-busing demonstrations plan to go home late today if calm holds. Army National Guard commitments will be met through Tuesday, and units may be deactivated by Tuesday night. About 200 state troopers of 500 brought in at the peak remain in Jefferson County.
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United Way Pigeon Race Kicks Off Campaign
The United Way campaign opens on Wednesday September 17 at 3 30 p m at the Austin Athletic Field with a large pigeon race from Austin to the Twin Cities. About 200 pigeons including honorary jockeys from media and businesses compete for 18 United Way agencies and the campaign team led by Chairman Bill Bambrick. The Elks Fife and Drum Corps will fire the starter shot from the Southeast corner of the field.
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UN ready to start session as threat halts flight
In Regina a Air Canada flight carrying Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass returned after a telephoned bomb threat. At the UN in New York delegates, after an all night session, adopted a long economic declaration by consensus to aid developing nations while noting reservations by the United States and European Community members.
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Governor speaks at Southwest State U addressing regional issues
Gov. Wendell Anderson visits Southwest State University in Marshall Minnesota to hear non metropolitan concerns and promote regional problem solving. He notes frustration with Washington and St Paul bureaucrats, attends Region 8 dinner, and meets long term low interest home loan recipients the Radke family.
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China
New Statistics Show Early Economic Recovery Gains
Washington AP reports a Federal Reserve Board study showing industrial output rising 1.3 percent in August, the strongest one month jump in almost three years. Commerce chief economist James L. Pate calls the shift solid and consistent with other recent data, suggesting a rebound underway.
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GM Auto Sales Rise Keeps Pace With Last Year
General Motors reports a small rise in car sales for September 1–10, lifting U.S. auto sales to within 7.5 percent of year-ago levels. Ford, Chrysler and American Motors fall short of last year, while GM leads with a 0.2 percent gain and an 18,780 daily rate.
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Comi Arena Sports Class Brief
A terse sports brief notes activity at Comi Arena, listing class standings and editors’ notes on upcoming events. It highlights youth competition, local teams, and scheduled showings with emphasis on team performance and arena schedule.
Farm equipment for sale in Herald want-ad
Three portable hog houses offered in farm machinery for sale in the Austin area. Two measure 14 by 16 feet and one 16 by 18 feet, all nearly new. Phone number available after 6 pm. Ad appeared in farmers market column for three days and was scheduled to run six days.
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