Panama canal treaty signing to be gala Washington event
President Carter plans a high profile ceremony for the Panama Canal treaties with Latin American leaders, likely in Washington on September 7, to showcase support while facing conservative opposition. Negotiators briefed Reagan in New York as White House pushes for Senate ratification. Byrd warned the path to approval remains uphill.
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Thomson rallies for big ditch against canal treaty
New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson addressed an American Legion convention urging severance of diplomatic relations with Panama over human rights concerns as the canal issue looms large. He argued Torrijos may seize the canal by guerrilla warfare if the treaty fails.
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Powell Defends Lance as Probe Labeled Unfair
White House press secretary described federal budget director Bert Lance as facing grossly unfair allegations over private banking. He defended Lance and criticized questions as foolishness while noting brief overdrafts since taking office. Carter echoed support, saying overdrafts were inadvertent.
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Young states U S will not supply arms to Africans
U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young told reporters and will address the World Conference on Apartheid that the United States will not arm black nationalists fighting in southern Africa. He urged opponents of apartheid to use economic and political power to end white minority regimes in South Africa Rhodesia and Namibia. He said armed struggle has not worked and that the U.S. does not fear communism in Africa.
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Carter to explore limited action in Northern Ireland
President Carter will consider limited actions in Northern Ireland after State Department discussions with Britain and Ireland. White House press secretary Jody Powell denied plans for a major policy statement, noting explorations of possible helpful steps and dismissing leaks about a sweeping move. The study followed talks involving Cyrus Vance, Thomas ONeill, Edward Kennedy, and Daniel Moynihan, all connected to Irish concerns.
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Bomb Kills Eight in Beirut Market Blast
A hidden bomb in a vegetable cart exploded at Place des Martyrs in Beirut killing eight people. The attack targets an outdoor market in a city still scarred by civil war violence. Local authorities tighten security as investigators search for suspects.
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Pickets and miners clash as wave of strikes wanes
In West Virginia and Kentucky a waning back to work trend amid health care cuts clashes with roving pickets. About 100 miners and 40 pickets battled briefly in Leetown. three state police cars intervened with no injuries. Pikeville reports a partial return, while Ohio and Pennsylvania mines operate normally. District leaders say hard-core picketing is fading and 7,000 of 23,000 workers are back in Charleston area.
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42 congressmen admit to contact with Park
Forty two of fifty eight congressmen on a list linked to South Korean businessman Tongsun Park admit some contact. The Christian Science Monitor said includes five Democratic leaders, top Republicans, seven committee chairmen and other powerful figures. Some accepted Park money and gifts. others attended Park or Suzi Park Thomson social events.
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Air strike threatens Britain during peak August holiday
Britain braces for a four day strike by 850 air traffic control assistants set to begin at midnight. Officials warn at least half of the 3,000 daily flights could be canceled, disrupting domestic travel during the Bank Holiday weekend. The walkout follows stalled pay talks and a prior 10 day slowdown affecting operations and passenger lines. Heathrow added extra seats as delays spread frustration among travelers.
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Judge approves probe into gifts to President Nixon
UPI report says U.S. District Judge Aubrey Robinson allowed the State Department to inspect Box 118c for gifts Nixon and his family received from foreign governments. The GSA will conduct the first archival check next week to inventory the 2,000 gifts valued at about $2 million now in the National Archives, with a public sampling of items displayed at the National Archives. The effort aims to determine if all gifts were properly reported or if some are missing or unaccounted for.
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Bennington Banner Classifieds and Rate Card
The Bennington Banner lists contact numbers and contact details for classifieds and circulation. It notes publication schedule, address in Bennington Vermont, and rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions, including foreign mail and single-copy prices. It also lists advertising representatives and back-issue charges.
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VFW Rejects Move To Admit Women Members
MINNEAPOLIS UPI Delegates at the VFW national convention overwhelmingly voted to keep the organization as a fighting men’s outfit with no women members. National leaders had urged by law changes to admit women, citing women’s combat service, but the vote drew widespread cheers for maintaining the status quo. James Van Zandt argued President Carter’s stance but was defeated, while some speakers warned of potential federal pressure over anti discrimination laws. The vote left women veterans in the auxiliary only.
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