Artillery Battles Rage in Southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon heavy artillery exchanges continued as Christian rightists grew wary of Syria’s stance toward Palestinian guerrillas. Palestinians and their leftist allies shell Christian villages while a pro-Syrian faction disputes reports of Syrian troops intervening. Israel acknowledged firing into Lebanon after an Arab shell hit its side, with leaders and newspapers weighing Syria’s possible shift in alignment amid ongoing civil conflict.
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Sadat Seeks U.S. Arms as Carter Talks Peace in Middle East
Washington AP report says Egypt President Anwar Sadat pressed for American weapons during talks with President Carter, who dismissed commitments. They discussed Soviet and Cuban influence in Africa and urged peaceful settlements. A White House note announced a $7.5 million six month hydrographic survey of the Gulf of Suez as a concrete result.
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Fowler defeats Lewis in Georgia runoff for Young seat
Atlanta Wyche Fowler Jr 35 white defeats black activist John R. Lewis in a runoff for the congressional seat vacated by United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. Fowler won 62 percent to Lewis 38 percent as the district of Atlanta and northern suburbs shifts. The contest followed Lewis leading the Voter Education Project. In a separate note Ton Bradley led a field of 11 in Los Angeles mayoral race with about 22 percent of early absentee ballots counted, challenging state Sen. Alan Robbins.
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Weather summary for Virginia and North Carolina
Diminishing westerly winds bring cool conditions in Virginia with highs from the mid 30s to mid 50s and frost likely overnight. North Carolina sees partly cloudy, windy weather with mountains near 40s and coast around 50s, followed by continued cool nights and variable coastal and mountain lows in the 30s.
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Leach Cleared On Kidnaping Counts In Ohio Trial
A former Vietnam veteran who seized the offices of his ex employer last summer was acquitted of kidnapping 13 persons held at gunpoint. Ashby G. Leach of Huntington West Virginia faced 13 kidnapping counts but was convicted on extortion, possessing dangerous tools, and a misdemeanor assault. Sentenced to 3 to 15 years, with several sentences run consecutively. The trial included testimony about veterans' job training benefits and Leach's claim of action toward the Chessie system.
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Sawleki
Godwin Tours Flood Ravaged Southwest Virginia
AP Gov Mills Godwin endured a stomach wrenching flight and a snowbound landing to tour flood ravaged southwest Virginia. He spent over four hours assessing damage as rains scoured soil from mountainsides and flooded dozens of valley towns. He was joined by Congressman William C. Wampler of Bristol.
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Presidential yachting history and flood visit details
The article traces the use and decommissioning of presidential yachts including Mayflower Sequoia Honey Fitz and Patrick J during successive administrations from Hoover through Johnson. It notes Nixon reactivating the Sequoia, and Carter planning its auction, alongside a Wise County flood relief tour by Gov. Godwin. It describes flood damage in Coeburn Norton and roadside scenes with civil defense workers and residents.
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