Woman becomes Switzerland's first female top political post
Elisabeth Blunschy, 64, a lawyer and widow with three children, is elected president of the national council, the lower house, becoming the first woman to hold Switzerland's highest office. A Christian People's Party left-of-center member from Schwyz, she succeeds Hans Wyer for the 1977 term after his resignation.
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Carter seeks joint approach at seven nation economic summit
Washington AP Carter administration aims for a joint approach to world economic problems at a London summit with leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Italy. President-elect Carter plans to meet NATO heads after, return next Tuesday. He stresses shared goals on energy, atomic weapon control, reducing arms sales, and boosting growth in less-developed countries.
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FPC Recommends Overland Gas Pipeline System Plan
The Federal Power Commission advised President Carter to back an overland trans Canada gas pipeline from Alaska. Four FPC members split on the preferred route between Alaska Arctic Gas and Northwest Pipeline Corp. If neither plan is feasible, El Paso Natural Gas Co. offered an alternative. Costs range from 6.5 to 8.2 billion with completion aimed for the early 1980s.
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Boyle Surprise Visitor Attends Closed Hearing in Motions
Former United Mine Workers president Tony Boyle attended a closed motions hearing in his second murder trial in Media Pennsylvania. Judge Francis Catania ordered secrecy and gag terms to curb pretrial publicity and influence on jury selection. Boyle sat at the defense table as proceedings paused until Wednesday morning.
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Danish Doctors Report Global Torture Involves Physicians
A Danish Medical Association study sponsored by Amnesty International concludes doctors in many countries assist in torture of political prisoners. Based on 32 Chilean exiles, 35 Greeks, three Uruguayans, and interviews in South Korea, the report highlights methods like electrical shocks and sleep deprivation. It notes doctors face ethical conflicts and urges global medical bodies to condemn participation.
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Arledge Named ABC News and Sports President
Roont Arledge, longtime ABC Sports chief since 1968, is named president of ABC News and Sports. The appointment, effective June, expands his control to all ABC News activities including events. William Sheehan becomes senior vice president. Network facing boxing record irregularities and a grand jury probe.
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Hart urges auto emissions cut to back Carter coal plan
Sen Gary Hart argues cleaner cars should precede broader coal use. He backs halving 1979 nitrogen oxide limits to 0.4 gram per mile by 1982, adding a $200 per car tax for 0.4 g/mi noncompliers. Hart contrasts with administration goals and seeks Senate floor support.
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Virginia and North Carolina Weather Outlook Brief
Variable clouds and cooler trends shape Tuesday with lingering showers in southwest Virginia. Highs reach the mid 70s, lows near 50s Tuesday night. North Carolina sees clouds and scattered showers mainly in mountains with highs mid 60s in the mountains to low 80s south. showers persist into Wednesday with fairing conditions elsewhere. Downtown weather log notes 7pm temperature 77 and unclear future readings.
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Opportunity Knocks Stop Hair Loss Grow More Hair
Houston readers are invited to try a Loesch Laboratory Consultants hair treatment for 32 days at their risk. The ad claims it stops hair loss and grows new hair for both men and women, though it notes not all cases respond and skin or scalp questions are requested to assess suitability. A confidential mail-in submission form is provided.
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