United States to sell Sudan fighter jets and radar
Washington reports the United States plans to sell Sudan a squadron of model fighter interceptors and ground radar to bolster its air defense. Officials warn Egypt may request the same, as Sudan and Egypt grow closer. congressional opposition is anticipated to be limited for Sudan but possible for Egypt due to Israel allies. President Sadat's military backing fuels push for modern U.S. arms as proof of support for diplomacy with Israel.
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Egypt
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Israel
State Department
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Sadat
Explosion toll climbs to 32 in Westwego accident
The death toll from the worst grain industry accident rose to 32 as rescue workers recovered more victims from an office complex crushed by concrete and steel. Four more people believed trapped were under girders.
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Westwego
Rescue Efforts Continue After Continental Grain Elevator Blast
Workers recovered three more bodies from the Continental Grain Co. elevator wreckage as memorial services were held at a nearby Catholic church. New Orleans Archbishop Philip M. Hannan led the services while rescue crews warned it could take hours or days to pull all victims from the tangled debris. One rescuer recalled seeing a body with a telephone receiver still in his hand.
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New Orleans
Philip M. Hannan
Continental Grain Co
Mississippi River
Telegram to publish Monday notice for Columbus papers
The Columbus Telegram will publish Monday December 26 with presstime around noon instead of 2 30 p m. The business office closes all day and most offices and agencies close. Some Columbus stores will be open and some closed is the overall pattern.
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Columbus Telegram
Sore Columbus
Omaha chosen for ag session in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Jan 6 meeting set for talks between Carter administration and farm strike leaders from 25 states with Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland. Gov Exon says Neb representative is Stan DeBoer of Bertrand. crowd about 250, open media. Ak-Sar-Ben grounds facility donated, barbecue luncheon funded by Omaha bankers.
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Bob Bergland
Exon
Nebraska
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Bertrand
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Ak-Sar-Hen
National Governors Association
Phin DeBoer
Jehranka
A Christmas Night Told in Moore Style
Irene OBrien retells the Nativity in Clement Clarke Moore voice. Joseph and Mary seek shelter, a stable becomes a cradle for Jesus as angels herald goodwill and shepherds, wise men, and a star follow the sacred path to Bethlehem.
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Irene O'Brien
Clement Clarke Moore
Joseph
Mary
Jesus
Yonder Field
Herod
Wrap Yourself Up Christmas art by St. Bonaventure second graders
Virginia Murtha and Jens Ciclocis led St. Bonaventure Elementary second graders in a language arts Christmas project themed Wrap Yourself Up. Students wrote what they would be as a present, pairing with partners to share hopeful gifts for others.
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Virginia Murtha
Jens Ciclocis
St. Bonaventure
Callihan Named Operations Manager of County Ag Society
Bill Calihan of Columbus was named the new operations manager of the Prairie County Agricultural Society. Lee Rupp, chair of the board of managers, announced the appointment effective Jan. 1. He cited growth in facilities and activities and said the move will support future expansion. Calihan has long been with Agricultural Park and previously served as race track superintendent. His duties include promotion, public relations, maintenance supervision, new construction, and liaison with Ag Bark users. Warren Albert, rate manager, Ken Torngon, farm manager, and Frank Aeri, safety tester, will stay in their current roles.
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Bill Calihan
Columbus
Praitie County Agricultural Society
Lee Rupp
Munroe
Board of Managers
Rupp
Cullihan
Warren Albert
Ken Torngon
Frank Aeri
Zatetaker
G T Board backs NPPD in LES rate dispute
The Nebraska Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative board at Columbus endorsed terminating 175000 KW sales to the Lincoln Electric System and urged LES to relinquish claims to Nebraska produced power. LES plans to buy elsewhere until its new Wyoming plant is ready, while G T backs NPPD amid potential rural lawsuits. Custer Public Power District in Broken Bow passed a similar resolution.
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