Vance Opens Talks In China During Visit to Beijing
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance began talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing focusing on shared interests and the possibility of moving toward full diplomatic relations. The discussions followed China’s 11th Communist party congress, which elected Hua Kuo feng as party chairman as crowds celebrated outside the Great Hall of the People.
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East Africa
Washington
Great Hall
Wang Hai-jung
Huang Chen
Coffee prices ease but shoppers stay cautious
Prices have fallen from March and April highs with many markets around 3.50 a pound. Chains report modest promotions and renewed demand yet consumer purchases remain tepid as buyers stretch pantry supplies in anticipation of further drops. Wholesale and retail levels near parity while some areas see prices near 4 a pound.
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Atlanta
Brazil
Help With Moles Chipmunks And Stock Advice
Readers ask how to control moles and chipmunks with DIY remedies and safer options. The column notes milky spore for grubs and plant choices, plus tobacco dust and castor oil methods, then suggests consulting a reliable brokerage for stock questions and market value if dividends stopped.
Black Guerrillas Attack Rhodesian Farm Killing 16
Rhodesian security forces hunt a 26 member guerrilla band after they killed 16 people at a farm 17 miles north of Umtali near the Mozambique border. The raid included bayoneting and burning, with 15 to 20 injured and a pregnant woman among the dead. A second attack shelled Kariba from Zambia, causing no casualties.
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Kariba
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Ian Smith
Black Quarters
North Carolina colleges reopen as fall classes begin
The Associated Press reports 19,000 students start UNC classes with 3,050 freshmen and 900 transfers. UNCG expects 9,900, Appalachian State rents motels for dorm space amid 8,700 enrollment, East Carolina aims for 12,000 with 28 in the School of Medicine, Louisburg College opens with 410 freshmen and 265 sophomores.
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British Air Controllers Vote Midnight Strike
Assistant air traffic controllers voted to begin a four day strike at midnight Thursday affecting Heathrow Gatwick and six other airports. More than one million passengers would be affected during a busy bank holiday weekend as 850 controllers walk out ending at midnight Monday. Ken Thomas said the strike would bring airports to an absolute standstill.
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British Airports Authority
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Gatwick
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UNC Board Adopts Revised Desegregation Plan
The UNC Board of Governors approved a revised desegregation plan by a narrow vote. Julius Chambers resigned in protest, citing board handling of the issue. J. J. Sansom opposed the plan and Louis Randolph abstained, arguing goals and quotas are needed for true desegregation.
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Sansom
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Lillington
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