World and national briefs mix on Middle East peace and notable events
Harold Wilson praised the U S partial settlement plan in a Tel Aviv speech while Israel demanded a broader end to occupancy. Marge Champion filed for divorce from Gower Champion after 24 years. Melvin Laird to visit Hawaii for a farewell tour before leaving Jan. 20. Wallace wears a skin stimulator device at a Miami hospital. Apollo 14 astronaut Irwin predicts Mars could be reached before a return to the moon. Dr David J Sencer named acting administrator of the Health Services Administration Dec 31 and Vernon Wilson resigns post in health department shakeup.
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Harold Witton
Britain
Labor Party
U.S
Middle East
United Press International
Tam
Israel
Labour Party
Tel Aviv
United States
Maret
Suez Canal
Egypt
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Hawaii
Pentagon
David J. Sencer
National Center For Disease Control
Milanty
Federnal Health Services and Mental Health Administration
Washington
Vernon &. Wilson
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Arabs seize Israeli embassy in Bangkok hostage drama
Five Arab terrorists stormed the Israeli embassy in Bangkok and took six hostages. Thai police surrounded the compound as government sources said a nine hour push led to a deal offering safe conduct out of Thailand in exchange for release. Details remained unclear and Pan American refused armed passengers.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Lfscials
Pan American
Philippine troops strike rebel camps in Mindanao and Sulu
Government spokesmen report a major offensive against rebel strongholds in the southern Philippines. Armed Forces Chief Gen. Romeo Espino says troops hit a secret training camp at Sibico Mindanao, killing at least 40 insurgents led by foreign-trained officers. A second camp was found in the Sulu archipelago near Zamboanga City. President Marcos and Defense Secretary Enrile reportedly ordered the attacks with no reported government losses.
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Manila
UPL
Philippines
Armed Forces
Romeo Espino
Intelli
Sibico
Mindanao
Aspino
Sulu Archipelago
Zamboanga City
Ferdinand ©. Marcos
Juan Ponce Enrile
Reagan signs higher Cal-Vet home loan limit
Sacramento Gov Ronald Reagan signed bills raising the Cal Vet home loan limit from twenty thousand to twenty five thousand dollars. The measure accompanies a broader set of veteran aid moves tied to the June 6 primary election and a bond issue for veterans programs.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ronald Reagan Werciesday
Edwin L
Orbiting solar power plant could supply Earth energy
Dr. Peter E. Glaser outlined a plan for a large in orbit solar array seven and a half miles long and three miles wide to collect sunlight at 22 300 miles altitude and convert it to 5 000 megawatts of electricity beamed to Earth via microwaves from a stationary satellite orbit. The project would operate in sunlight nearly year round and aim to meet growing power needs without polluting the planet.
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Washington
UPT
Earth
Generalar Jy Space
Peter E. Glaser
Engineering
Arthur CD. Little, Tne
Cambridge
Mass
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Navy officers' wages freeze amid budget squeeze
Washington budget measures force a Navy pay and promotion freeze through June. A smaller but similar restriction affects enlisted personnel, Navy officials said Wednesday. The spokesman said the action is reluctantly taken to prevent overspending its personnel funds.
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Washington
UPI
Navy
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