Egypt Reports Armed Attacks After Sadat Funeral
Egyptian police sources say gunmen in two cars fired at Interior Minister Nabawy Ismail’s home, killing some bodyguards, while others attack two Cairo police stations and a mosque standoff occurs. Ismail calls the report a lie, and security officials seek two more Sadat assassination suspects amid conflicting Libyan reports and a Sunsphere note for a Knoxville expo.
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Haig Sees Egypt as Key U.S. Ally in Middle East
Secretary of State Haig called Egypt the United States closest friend in the region and predicted a quick reconciliation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. He spoke after meeting Egypt's Hosni Mubarak and said the U.S. will deepen involvement in the Mideast following Sadat's assassination, while Mubarak pledged to continue the peace process with Israel and explore closer ties with Saudi Arabia.
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Kremlin Blasts U.S. Interference in Egypt
Moscow denounces United States involvement after the assassination of Egypts leader. Tass cites gross pressure and warns developments in Egypt affect Soviet security, while offering no direct link to the murder. No U.S. comment issued.
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Moderate Arab Leaders Back Camp David Peace Privately
Former Presidents Carter and Ford say many moderate Arab rulers privately support Camp David but fear public endorsement. They cited Saudis and others who worry about assassination or domestic backlash, noting Jordan Syria and Saudi Arabia lack Sadat’s political courage or public support.
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Africa Today The Troubled First Generation
AP reporter Mort Rosenblum surveys Africa's post colonial era, chronicling coups, wars, refugees, and hunger as 400 million people speak 2,500 languages. He weighs optimism of资源 and warns on desert encroachment, population growth, and aid gaps shaping the continent's fragile path. The piece notes Kenya's high growth, stark poverty, and calls for drastic reforms to avoid counterdevelopment.
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Hughes Deficit Figure Clarified by Mercer Board Official
Mercer County Board of Education Superintendent John M. Hughes disputed a newspaper claim of a three percent casual deficit. He said the actual deficit for 1980-81 was 831,315.48 on a total budget of 30,278,992.28, indicating a deficit under the legal limit.
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Weekend Regional Forecast Calls for Mild Spring Weather
The forecast predicts mostly sunny skies today with clear conditions tonight. Tuesday will be sunny with cool nights in the 40s and daytime highs in the 60s to low 70s. The extended outlook shows fair conditions Wednesday, possible showers Thursday, and cooler Tuesday nights with lows in the 40s to mid 50s.
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Super Chicken Balloon Flies Coast to Coast to Georgia Landing
A helium balloon named Super Chicken I completed a 2,515 mile non stop flight from Costa Mesa California to Blackbeard Island Georgia in 55 hours 25 minutes. Pilots John Shoecraft and Fred Gorrell from Phoenix were safe upon landing with no damage to the craft.
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