Beirut fighting leaves casualties amid faction clashes
Moslem and Christian gunmen exchange mortar and rocket fire in Beirut and northern Lebanon. Police report 9 killed and 48 wounded over the past four hours as President Suleiman Franjieh faces a defiant opposition leader and parliament members urge his resignation amid a volatile political crisis. In Paris, French regions vote shows Socialist Communist bloc widening its lead, signaling potential shifts ahead of 1978 parliamentary elections amid local issue influence.
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Suleiman Franjieh
Aziz Abdab
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Franjieh
Paris
Valery Giscard d
FBI probes Colorado skip area expansion tied to Callaway
The FBI opened a probe into a proposed expansion of a Colorado skip area linked to Howard Callaway after a report suggested a bribe. A newsman cited an anonymous tip origin. Callaway took leave as Ford's campaign manager after Sen. Floyd Haskell announced hearings on Crested Butte resort.
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FBI
Colorado
Howard
Senate
Crestedite
Colo
Two Die in Four-Car Westinghouse Bridge Crash
AP report from Pittsburgh states two drivers died in a four car crash on the Westinghouse Bridge in North Versailles Township. The deceased are Ronald Wexal, 2, of North Huntingdon Township and Susan Willams, 9, of Ilion, Westmoreland County. Karen Werell, 22, wife of one victim, is hospitalized in guarded condition at Braddock Hospital along with three others injured.
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Westinghouse
North Versailles Township
Ronald Wexal
North Huntingdon Township
Susan Willams
Ilion
Westmoreland County
Karen Werell
Braddock Hospital
CIA briefing cites Israel nuclear capability and Soviet space woes
CIA officials estimate Israel possesses 10 to 90 nuclear weapons with a note of 10 to 20 ready for use. The Washington Post reports the Soviet space program is a shambles with failed launches and abandoned plans for manned lunar missions.
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Washington Post
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Corry Bicentennial events push growth and pride
The Corry Bicentennial Committee unveils logo contest with a March 26 deadline at the Chamber of Commerce. quilt patches and a booklet will raise funds for display in the Corry Museum. May baskets, patch sales, and a Betsy Ross Bazaar are planned with delivery options. A May 11 program on Northwestern Pennsylvania under three flags features Clare Swisher, editor of Erie Story Magazine. Memorial Day will see the Corry Museum open to the public, with a June 6 cantata I Love America led by Max Bennink and others, rehearsals across local churches, and Cantata copies available for $2.95.
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Marie Roche
Gail Daglian
Northwestern
Pennsylvania
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Shirley Daniels
Ruth Joyce
Betsy Ross
Toddie Hoyt
Lucy Antrim
First Presbyterian Church
America
Max Bennink
Teheansals
First United Methodist Church
Columbus Community Church
Spains
Spring Creek Church
William Kafferlin
Jane McKeight
Wayne Street
Janes
John Peterson
Don Wurtzen
East Irving Street
Fire Leaves Nine Families Homeless in Rankin
Rankin authorities said a nine-alarm blaze destroyed the three story Schwartz Building around 11 30 p m Saturday leaving nine families homeless. None injured but two volunteer firefighters had minor injuries while dousing the flames. The fire also wiped out a tavern pool hall barber shop and beauty salon on the first floor. The owner is Srul Kron.
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Schwartz
Rankin
Srul_ Kron
Lebanon army threatens shelling of presidential palace over resignation
Beiruts crisis deepens as Christian and Muslim gunmen duel and an army column with tanks advances toward the palace. Cal Raouf Abdul Samad warned Franjieh to resign by 3 pm or forces would shell the residence, amid appeals to Syrian President Assad to avert a full civil clash.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Suleiman Franjieh
Franjieh
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Cal. Raouf Abdul Samad
Samad
Mt. Lebanon
Hammana
Late Storm Triggers Icy Woes in Meadville
A late winter storm brought about two inches of snow in Crawford County and a sharp temperature drop. icy roads caused numerous minor accidents as Meadville police and state police logged incidents. PennDOT and Meadville Streets crews salted after 6 pm, with about 10 crews operating until 1:30 am.
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Crawford County
Meadville
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Meadville Streets Department
Arthur Fish
Penndot
Crayford County
State Road Hill
Dale Bean
Alan Shears
City Waste Water Treatment Plant
Homeless Families Rehouse After Fire Damage
Estimated damage from the incident reached 75000 dollars. Six homeless families were housed by the Red Cross at a motel, while the remaining families stayed with friends and relatives.
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