Gay rights win at women's conference vote
The National Women's Conference endorsed lesbian rights abortion and sex education amid emotional debate. Delegates adopted 25 feminist proposals over two days. Carter's stance on abortion remained unchanged. Betty Friedan urged civil rights protection for lesbians, while opponents warned of a fractured movement.
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Cyclone Kills 6000 in India Coastal Disaster Report
A tropical cyclone and tidal wave devastated a south Indian state, with official tallies over 6,000 dead and more than 100,000 left homeless. Rescue flights dropped food as communications failed and entire villages were submerged or washed away along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Madras.
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Sadat Tours Jerusalem in Push for Middle East Peace
Egypt's Anwar Sadat visits Jerusalem for peace talks with Israeli PM Menachem Begin. He tours the Walled City, addresses the Knesset, reiterates demands for Israeli withdrawal and a Palestinian homeland, yet accepts Israel's right to exist and calls for a just peace. Begin offers no concessions but agrees to continue dialogue. Egypt and Israel to ease shrine access. ambassadors to begin contacts. Carter hails trip as transformative. press call it bold and dramatic. Descriptions note mixed Arab reactions and editorials in the US.
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Airliner crashes on Madeira beach killing many
A TAP Boeing 727 overshot a fogbound Madeira runway and plunged down a cliff into a beach fire, killing at least 130 of 164 aboard. Officials said 34 survived, including four children and three Americans among the dead. Survivors included Mrs. Dicsick of Florida and her husband Dr. David Dicsick, reported in satisfactory condition with burns.
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Extended regional forecast and crash update
Extended forecast covers New England states with fair cold conditions Wednesday through Friday and warming highs, while weather across Vermont Maine and New Hampshire shows mixed precipitation. Separate notice reports Army patrols moving to a crash site as rain and high winds hinder rescue efforts and details on passenger nationalities remain unavailable.
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West German Railroad Offers Off Season Group Discounts
The West German Federal Railroad announced price cuts of 30 to 65 percent for off season group travel. The reductions run through December 14 and apply to groups of six or more people.
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Bennington Banner Classified Rates and Contact Info
The Bennington Banner provides telephones and classified rates, publishing at 425 Main St Bennington VT 05301 with delivery options by carrier and mail. Rates include 5.60 monthly home delivery, 1 month 5.10, 3 months 15.30, 6 months 30.60, 1 year 61.20, foreign mail double U.S. rate.
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Quebec separatist move hurts Canadian economy says expert
Ottawa reports the Economic Council of Canada warns that Quebec independence threats slow Canada’s growth. George Post says the national unity issue dims medium term outlook with high unemployment and inflation forecast, complicating policy responses while the council studies the issue for a year.
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