Beirut Airport Under Fire as Druse Shelling Targets Key Sites
Beirut is under renewed shelling with the airport closed for a third day. Druse gunmen attacked army positions around the terminal harbor and power plants while civilians faced warnings to avoid garrisons. Reports cite U S A 7 jets over Beirut with later dispute on their identity.
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Reagan Offers No New Plan For Gemayel In Beirut Talks
The Reagan administration backs Lebanese President Amin Gemayel with no new strategy for Syrian troop withdrawal. Beirut violence rises as the airport closes and the U S Marine base endures shelling for a third day. Officials hope Syria might soon agree to pull 40,000 troops from Lebanon, while denying any watered down May withdrawal with Israel.
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Reagan Vetoes Salvadoran Rights Requirement
President Reagan vetoed a bill linking El Salvador military aid to human rights and land reform progress via a pocket veto after the Senate sent it in November. White House aides argued ongoing reporting would suffice, while officials noted the veto stems from executive-branch foreign policy concerns despite Shultz urging signature to avoid a showdown with Congress.
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Jury Deliberations Continue In Jennings Murder Trial
Princeton jurors deliberated nearly six hours in Mercer County Circuit Court in the murder trial of 20 year old James Anthony Jennings. Judge Frazier recessed until 9 a.m. today after a near deadlock amid testimony from witnesses and closing arguments. Jennings and 16 year old Buddy Pettrey Jr. are accused of breaking into Mrs. Agnes Snow Pate home and killing her during a planned robbery. Pettrey, who pleaded guilty to second degree murder, testified he left with the two pocketbooks after the shooting. The state seeks a first degree murder verdict. jury to reconvene Friday morning.
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Inside Sullivan executed Heineken rescued
Weather outlook notes partly cloudy cool day with highs near 40. Tonight clears and cold with lows in the 20s. Friday brings mid to upper 40s with Partly cloudy conditions. Extended forecast through Sunday shows temperatures in the 40s to 50s and mountain 30s. Apco seeks large rate hike.
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Blizzard Rages Across Great Lakes Dropping Up To 18 Inches
A massive blizzard bound for Canada tightens its grip on Great Lakes communities with up to 18 inches of snow. Thousands stranded as schools close and traffic snarls. Record subzero cold stretches from the Rockies to the upper Midwest, with Denver and West Yellowstone reporting extreme lows. At least 78 dead nationwide due to heart attacks, accidents, and exposure. Buffalo area sees a foot or more with 46,000 students out of school. Mayor Art Domino declares a state of emergency in Depew New York.
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Tree Fund Pace Slows Below $11,000 Goal in Bluefield
Bluefield community Christmas Tree Fund contributions edged up to 2358.01 dollars, about 21 percent of the 11,000 dollar target. The December 24 Tree Party will serve 1000 or more local children at Bluefield City Auditorium, with donations sent to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph or delivered to 412 Bland Street.
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