Negotiators Head to Panama for Canal Treaty Talks
U S negotiators depart for Panama to resume talks on a new canal treaty aimed at ending Ford era pauses. Carter seeks swift agreement this year to avoid canal politics in 1978 elections while Panamanian leadership reshuffles negotiators to present a united front.
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Panama
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Ronald Reagan
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Senate
Arabs Tighten Curbs on Palestinian Guerrillas in Lebanon
Arab states unveiled a new accord expanding Cairo 1969 rules to curb guerrilla power in Lebanon. The move aims to end self ruled camps, limit refugees, and ensure state authority, with 60 leaders arrested and arms seized amid clashes in Sabra camp.
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Cyrus R. Vance
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Valentines Day switches roles with women buying for men
New York is seeing more women buy flowers and candy for men on Valentine’s Day. A fashion worker and a group therapy participant plan flowers and a heart box of chocolates for their partners, while others consider gifts. candy and florist sectors note rising demand as women reciprocate the holiday tradition.
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Helen Berkowitz
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Carole Cohen
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Sullivan
Byrd Warns Administration On Firing Of FBI Director
Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd warned the Carter administration that firing FBI Director Clarence Kelley without just cause could delay the confirmation of a successor. He urged adherence to a 1975 law limiting the director to a single 10 year term while stressing the need for integrity and not replacing Kelley without cause. Byrd noted the President’s authority to remove Kelley and said Senate approval would be the sanction if removal is unjustified. The piece also covers Byrd's discussions with Bell and Kelley and the constitutional role in approving high level appointments.
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Clarence M. Kelley
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Kelley
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Griffin B. Bell
Richard M. Nixon
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Togo
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