Syria Denies Anti Communist Crackdown Report
Cairo press alleged Syria detained Communist members in a broad crackdown, risking Soviet ties. Damascus dismissed the claims as false, noting Kaaled Bekdash activity and Bakdash's normal life. Diplomatic sources questioned timing amid Egypt-Syria propaganda tensions and arms trade chatter. Alfred Atherton visited Damascus last week.
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Mortars and snipers rock Beirut and Lebanese cities
In Beirut and other Lebanese cities, mortars and sniper fire killed at least 40 and wounded about 100 as civil war between right wing Christians and left wing Muslims intensified. Reports from Tripoli and Zghorta noted clashes, with widespread kidnappings and fears of further violence amid a tense holiday period.
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Chile to Oust Doctor After Prison Camp Stay
SANTIAGO Chile UP I reports the military government will expel British doctor Sheila Cassidy who treated wounded left wing guerrillas. The Interior Ministry said Cassidy in a political prisoner camp since Nov 1 will leave the country after Monday Dec 23 with all charges dropped.
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Saudi king meets with PLO chief in Damascus talks
Saudi King Khaled arrived in Damascus from Jordan on his first state visit and held intensive talks with President Hafez al Assad and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. They discussed latest developments affecting the Palestinian cause at Arab and international levels as part of efforts toward a United Nations peace plan for the Middle East.
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Yugoslavia Arrests Dissident Former Army Officer
Belgrade reports Vladimir Dapcevic aged 62, a former army officer who questioned Moscow alignment in 1948, has been arrested on charges of antistate activities. The Belgrade district court said he was seized on Yugoslav soil while carrying out hostile actions.
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Daily Review appearance and contact details note
The Daily Review is listed with the Morning News imprint and Daily Airview, Inc. Copyright and post office details placed in Hayward Colorado. Offices in Hayward San Leandro and Fremont provide phone numbers and addresses for correspondence.
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Grain Prospects Improve in USSR and China
Washington reports improved grain prospects in the Soviet Union and China despite dry areas. The USDA roundup notes snow cover helps core areas yet winter grain remains vulnerable if snow diminishes, while Crimea gains moisture. The 1978 US winter wheat crop is forecast at 1.496 billion bushels, down 9% from 1975 but potentially the second largest ever if weather cooperates, meeting domestic and export demand.
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Tidal wave feared after Tonga quake rocks South Pacific
Uppsala Seismological Institute measured a 7.6 quake in the Tonga Islands and warned a possible tidal wave could threaten populated areas. No casualties or damage reported. A 6.75 quake hit northern Papua New Guinea about 16 hours earlier. relation between quakes unclear. The Tonga group, Friendly Islands, comprises about 18 islands. Japanese agency said Papuan quake not linked to Tokyo tremor.
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Arson suspected in Montreal Christmas fire
In Cartierville near Montreal a Christmas Day blaze left more than 460 people homeless. Police call the fire very suspicious and will conduct a full investigation next week into the $150,000 fire. Seven people were hurt, including two firemen.
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