Syria Key PLO Role Cited in Gaza Raid Claims
A Palestinian source says the PLO could organize raids on Israel from Syria, noting no Syrian-based raids since 1967 and that Damascus hosts much of the PLO’s administration since 1948. Regs on Palestinians may tighten, with memories of Beirut and concealed Kalashnikovs in 1976. Arafat’s exact plans are unclear, with a possible flight to Tunisia via Lebanon.
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Israel
Syria
Damascus
Beirut
Arafat
Tunisia
Lebanon
Restaurant Incident Under Probe
A Western Sizzlin in Bluefield Virginia faced a police inquiry after a reported late Saturday night incident. Dispatchers say no robbery occurred though officers and an unidentified deputy remained at the scene investigating a threat to an employee. Assistant manager Tommy Melvin confirmed a telephone threat but no robbery.
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Bluefield
Tommy Melvin
Western Sizzlin
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Published Details
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph outlines its establishment in 1893, mailing address at 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia and circulation practices including AP membership and postal details for subscriptions and delivery rates.
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Bland Street
Bluefield
Associated Press
W.va
West Virginia
Audit Bureau of Circulation
P.O
Bluefield, W. Beta
Local Man In Critical Condition In Bluefield Shooting
A Bluefield man, Ralph Cornwell, 46, was shot at least three times at his West Cumberland Road home Saturday and placed on a respirator in critical condition. He was taken to Bluefield Community Hospital after emergency surgery. Fire Inspector Stan Massie, neighbor of Cornwell, is jailed on felonious assault charges and free on a $5,000 bond after arraignment.
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Ralph Cornwell
West Cumberland Road
Cornwell
Bluefield Community Hospital
Stan Massie
Massie
Mercer County
David Pedneau
Swaziland King Sobhuza II Dies at 83 The Lion of Swaziland
King Sobhuza II, known as The Lion and The Great Mountain, died at 83 leaving 500 offspring and a nation of about 600,000 subjects. He ruled Swaziland since 1921, suspended the constitution in 1973, and oversaw land reforms expanding Swazi ownership from 37 to over 73 percent. His death raises questions about succession and the kingdom's future ties with South Africa amid regional land disputes and economic links.
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Swaziland
Sobhuza II
South African Broadcasting Corporation
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Sobhuza
Africa
South Africa
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Indian Ocean
Kosi Bay
Mozambique
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Sheba
She Elephant
Fisheries Service Urges Americans to Eat More Fish
Washington AP report notes the average American ate 13 pounds of seafood last year with sardines tuna and canned salmon. Diane Boratyn of the National Marine Fisheries Service leads Catch America a joint federal industry effort to boost seafood marketing and consumption nationwide.
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Diane Boratyn
National Marine Fisheries Service
Boratyn
Seafood USA
Commerce Department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Jury Resumes Deliberations In Williams Trial
In Fairmont West Virginia a six man six woman jury re convened to resume deliberations in the Ronald T Williams murder armed robbery and kidnapping trial. Williams tied to the Nov 7 1979 escape from the West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville and the theft of Trooper Philip S Kesners car. The case hinges on felony murder rule if convicted. Judge Fred Fox II to reinstruct the jury at 9 am Monday.
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W.va
Ronald T. Williams
Marion County
Williams
West Virginia
Moundsville
Philip S. Kesner
Thomas E. White
Kesner
Fred Fox II
Gas Prices Drop Again in Second Fall Slide
AP reports gasoline prices fell for the second time this month. Dan Lundberg, publisher of the Lundberg Letter, says the average including taxes is 128.22 for all grades, down 0.5 cents from two weeks ago and 1 cent from July. Self-service regulars fall across regions as driving nears end. The Lundberg Letter notes declines in gasoline station openings and a drop in nationwide consumption from 115.4 to about 100 billion gallons.
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Dan Lundberg
Lundberg
Midwest
Rockies
Vevey Unveils Chaplin Statue in Town Square
In Vevey Switzerland a bronze statue of Charlie Chaplin was unveiled before 110 children in bowler hats. English sculptor John Doubleday created the life size figure, a replica of the London Leicester Square statue, costing $24 155. Chaplin once lived in Corsier above Vevey and died in 1977 at age 88. Oona Chaplin attended the ceremony, along with one of the couple’s eight children Anette Emilie. Mayor Bernard Chavannes hailed Chaplin’s enduring regional honor.
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Ella Mae Osborne) Holland
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