Britain’s armed police in London gun clash shocks city
In southeast London Eltham a plainclothes detective officer killed gunman Michael Calvey as a carload of detectives spotted a robbery gang. Within 48 hours police used armed tactics again at Blackstock Road Highbury siege forcing two robbers to surrender after looting a liquor store. The incidents sparked debate over Britain’s move to arm officers while Scotland Yard defends the tactic and notes district commanders may issue guns.
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Sadat signals conditional acceptance of peace talks
In Jerusalem, Cyrus Vance seeks Begin approval of U S Egyptian draft changes to the peace treaty. Sadat approves terms but condi tions action on Israel's pledge to hold elections for Gaza Palestinian Arabs. Begin resists linking peace to Gaza autonomy. Vance calls the talks near final stage while Cairo sources flag continued obstacles over autonomy and treaty provisions.
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Weather outlook for Delaware County mild with sun and brief showers
Partly sunny and mild today with a chance of brief showers this evening. Highs in the low to mid 50s, lows in the low 20s. Sunny but cold Thursday with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloudy intervals Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Off Chester Tidewater notes give tides around 11:45 p.m. and dawn/dusk times. In 24 hours precipitation totals 0 inches. month to date 3.24 inches. year total 43.58 inches. Delaware lottery drawn number 192 reported for Dec 12.
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Iran Toll Rises in Isfahan Rampage Clashes
In Isfahan, Iran's second city, at least 40 people were killed and over 600 wounded during two days of citywide clashes between anti shah demonstrators and supporters. Army tear gas followed by gunfire, helicopter patrols, and widespread property damage marked the violence as crowds attacked banks, cinemas, and government symbols.
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L M Boyd recalls tales and tidbits from a bygone column
A collage of items from L M Boyd includes a personal note from a husband to Sally, notes on Don Meredith and Kentucky capitals, dining room ethics, a quip about car accidents and demographics, plus tidbits on lizards and catbird seat origins. Address: Weatherford Texas. Copyright 1978 Crown Syndicate Inc.
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