United Nations seeks to revise Charter to curb veto power
United Nations members led by China push a 32 nation charter review committee to study reforms aimed at a more effective UN structure. Soviet Union and allies say the charter has stood the test of time, opposing changes. Japan backs the Chinese plan and seeks permanent Security Council status. In Rhodesia, Prime Minister Ian Smith secretively met with nationalist leaders in Lusaka and with regional presidents, fueling hopes for progress toward a settlement with black nationalists.
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Salisbury
Lusaka
Zambia
Tanzania
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Aramco sale deal nears with Saudi purchase plan
Beirut Saudi Arabia and four American oil firms Standard of California Texaco Exxon and Mobil reached a basic agreement to sell Saudi Arabia their combined 40 percent stake in Aramco. They would pay about 1.5 billion dollars plus 500 million already paid two years ago for 25 percent. In Tehran an airport terminal lounge roof collapse killed one American, with another missing and a third injured. The dead American was Michael Nimtz of Milwaukee. Lawrence Upton of Jackson, Michigan was missing and Edward A Caswell of Detroit injured.
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Edward Alfred Caswell
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Lansky Contempt Conviction Reversed. DOJ Won't Appeal
The government will not seek Supreme Court review after the 5th Circuit reversed Meyer Lansky's contempt conviction for not answering a grand jury subpoena. Lansky, 72, was sentenced to 1 year and 1 day, freed on appeal bond, and the reversal cited failure to prove willful avoidance.
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Justice Department
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Supreme Court
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Blind Vendor Slain in Detroit Shooting
A longtime blind newspaper and concession stand operator, Clifford Burrill, was shot at close range and died two hours later at St. John's Hospital. He had a $300 day’s receipts on him when a youth demanded money, fled, and police later detained two youths for investigation.
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Pioneer 11 to skim Titan in Saturn flyby
NASA announced Pioneer 11 will maneuver between Saturn and its rings for a close pass of Titan, a moon thought likely to harbor advanced life. Titan, about one third Earth’s size, may have suitable chemicals, age, and an atmosphere capable of greenhouse warming.
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Miners and deer season clash in southwestern Pa
In Nanty Glo and nearby towns the deer season begins as miners return to work after a new contract. UMW leaders express mixed signals, with some predicting trouble and others saying operations will resume Monday. Local presidents cite grievances, while some locals vote to accept the pact. Noon Saturday shifts at Republic Steel Newfield Mine aim to start at 12:01 a.m. with extra Christmas pay.
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Barnesboro
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John W. Black
Newfield
Republic Steel
Frank Kulish
District 2
Few Leads In UPS Explosion
Police in Pittsburgh report no firm leads in the investigation of a bomb blast that killed United Parcel Service worker John Metz aged 38 from Bellevue. Ten other UPS workers were injured, with five hospitalized overnight. Metz reportedly joked about a package containing wires or string before the blast.
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United Parcel Service
John Metz
Bellevue
UPS
Canada to Cut Oil Exports to United States
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau will phase out oil exports by 1982 after a government study. He told Washington leaders that exports will drop from 900000 to 650000 barrels daily by next July, with 15 percent of U.S. imports affected. Critics at home cite constitutional and resource-control disputes. The plan targets Western oil while eastern Ontario relies on imports via U.S. pipelines.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
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Trudeau
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Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
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Canada
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Venezuela
Middle East
Africa
Nostalgia Movies Night Aids Local Radio Project
The Old Time Radio Club Corry Area High School student group, with Corry Area Jaycees, plans to revive old time radio shows for area residents in nursing homes. They aim to record requested programs on cassette tapes and provide players and tapes to homes. A Nostalgia Movie Night at CAHS on Wednesday at 7 p.m. will raise funds with films by W. C. Fields Laurel and Hardy Charlie Chaplin Keystone Cops and others. Admission is 1.25 for adults and 0.75 for students at the door. Advance tickets 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students sold at CAHS cafeteria and by club members. All proceeds fund equipment for the project.
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Keystone Cops
State probes inferior coal sale in Wilkes-Barre area
In Wilkes-Barre, state officials announce an investigation into charges of inferior coal sold in northeastern Pennsylvania. Community Affairs Secretary William Wilcox says a monitoring program will be established and distributors found selling poor quality coal could face criminal or civil action. The State Bureau of Consumer Protection noted lab tests showed inferior coal reaching some customers but said no disciplinary action was planned at this time.
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Pennsylvania
Community—Affairs
William Wilcox
State Bureau of Consumer Protection
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