Carter may pursue sea level canal in Central America
The Christian Science Monitor reports President Carter is seriously considering a new sea level canal in Central America or another site, an idea now viewed in Washington as more than rhetoric. Carter cited the Alaska pipeline benchmark and noted a canal could be necessary within years, with estimates of seven billion dollars or more.
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Abortion funding torn by June ruling across states
A Planned Parenthood survey shows publicly funded abortion on demand for the poor has been eliminated in more than 20 states since a June Supreme Court decision. Thirty states now show a mix of paid, restricted, or ongoing public funding, with pockets offering free access in only a subset.
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Carter heads to Camp David amid canal treaty push
President Carter spends the week at Camp David amid personal turmoil and a tough Panama Canal treaty fight. White House aide Jody Powell says the move provides privacy as Lance finances inquiry unfolds. Carter seeks backing from Ford and Kissinger, with Kissinger signaling readiness to support the talks after briefings.
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Kennedy urges ending Taiwan ties to push for China relations
Senator Edward M. Kennedy called for ending official U.S. diplomatic relations with Taiwan to pave the way for full ties with China. He urged Secretary Vance to set 1978 as a target for embassies in Beijing, withdraw troops from Taiwan, and proceed with an unofficial channel to Taiwan while normalizing with Peking. He tied moves to Soviet diplomacy and urged settlements of claims and expanded trade.
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Racial clashes as leftists clash with police in England
In Birmingham England leftist demonstrators attacked police with rocks and bottles injuring at least 58 officers during a clash aimed at disrupting a National Front meeting. Police reports say 10 arrests and continued effort to partition the gathering. The riot followed a similar clash in Lewisham with over 50 officers hurt and 200 demonstrators arrested.
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Fire guts home of kin of Conn. murder victim
A suspicious blaze gutted the brick home of Dr Grace Santoro in Prospect Conn the great aunt of six year old Jennifer Santoro and linked to the Beaudoin family killings. Police and state fire marshal investigate while Lorne Acquin the foster brother of victim Fred Beaudoin is held on murder charges.
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Berkowitz Indicted As Son of Sam Case Settles In
A Brooklyn grand jury indicted David Berkowitz on second degree murder for Stacy Moskowitz and second degree attempted murder for Robert Violante in the Son of Sam killings. He faces first degree assault and weapon charges, with potential 25 years to life. Berkowitz was held for psychiatric testing and arraignment was planned.
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Laetrile Poisoning Case Sparks AMA Warning
The AMA urges keeping Laetrile out of reach of children after an 11 year old in Buffalo died from cyanide poisoning after ingesting 1 to 5 tablets. The tablets, from apricot pits, were in a vial with vitamins. Doctors warn the drug is potentially fatal to children and call for childproof packaging.
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Big Sur Firefighters Tackle Marble Cone Blaze Progress Rises
About 6,000 firefighters report progress against the Marble Cone fire in Los Padres National Forest as containment rises to 60 percent with dug out lines and backfires. Crews push 14 mile lines, save cabins in Miller Canyon, and monitor Carmel Valley proximity amid windy, smoky conditions. Nearby Klamath fires Fong-Hammel and Hog Ridge also burn large areas with hundreds to thousands of firefighters on scene.
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Networks react to civil rights unit hiring bias report
Washington UPI reports the U S Commission on Civil Rights released Window Dressing on the Set citing industry wide hiring and portrayal biases against women and minorities in television. NBC and ABC defend nondiscrimination policies while CBS will comment after reviewing the report.
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