Carter denounces Afghan coup and tightens Iran hostages pressure
President Carter blasted the Soviet backed overthrow in Afghanistan and announced new diplomacy aimed at pressuring Iran over the Tehran Embassy hostage crisis. He sent Secretary of State Vance to the UN to push sanctions and Deputy Secretary Warren Christopher to Europe to rally allies for a strong response to Moscow.
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Kennedy supporters sue Carter over aid for renomination
Liberal Democrats backing Senator Edward Kennedy filed a UPI report alleging top White House aides and cabinet members used federal funds and influence to aid President Carter's renomination. They claim campaigns ran on government time, with grants to cities endorsing Carter while withholding funds from neutral or Kennedy-favored cities.
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Florida officers charged in McDuffie death cover-up
Four Dade County police officers face manslaughter and tampering charges over Arthur McDuffie's Dec 21 death following a Dec 17 high speed chase and alleged beating. Sgt Ira Diggs Sgt Michael Watts Officer William Hanlon and Officer Alex Marrero named. Sgt Herbert Evans Jr charged as an accessory after the fact. Nine Metro officers suspended after questions about the arrest.
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Holiday travel as drivers face police watch
United Press International reports police issued orders for increased patrols and a watch for intoxicated drivers as millions hit roads for New Year celebrations marking the decade turn. The National Safety Council estimates 360 to 440 traffic deaths over the four day holiday period from 6 p.m. yesterday to midnight Tuesday, following a deadly Christmas weekend with 683 fatalities, the worst since 1956.
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Carter withdraws from Des Moines presidential debate
President Carter pulls out of a nationally televised debate in Des Moines with Sen. Edward Kennedy and Gov. Edmund Brown Jr. after citing Iran and Afghanistan challenges. The January 7 event was canceled by James Gannon, sponsor of the Des Moines debate.
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