State Department Mum On Payoffs
Washington reports indicate the CIA secretly funneled millions to Jordan's King Hussein for two decades. The Post cited that payments began in 1957, declined to $750,000 last year, and financed intelligence access in Jordan. Carter halted the program after learning of it. Ford and Vance were informed or sought comment.
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Weekend North Carolina Weather Outlook Mixed Skies and Mild Warmth
Forecasters predict a warming trend for the High Point area with variably cloudy skies. Highs in the 40s today, mid 50s Saturday, and 10 to 20 percent rain chances through Saturday, with rain possible Sunday and clearing Monday. Northwest mountains may see up to four inches of snow, western Piedmont and southern Coastal Plain light snow. Treated regions expect 20s to 60s temps across the state with variable winds and a mixed forecast through Tuesday.
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Utilities staff back Duke and CP&L plant plans in North Carolina
State Utilities Commission staff endorsed Duke Power Co. and Carolina Power & Light Co. plants. Duke proposes a nuclear facility on Yadkin River in Davie County with in service by 1985, while CP&L seeks Mayo Creek site in Person County with units by 1983 and 1985. Nightingale urged earlier start, opponents fear river damage, and Duke cites cost delays if pushed back.
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Colonial Stores reports fiscal 1976 sales and earnings
Colonial Stores Inc reports sales of 975.211 million and net earnings of 11.612 million for fiscal 1976. 52 weeks show a decline of 7.791 million from 53 weeks in fiscal 1975, with earnings down 44 cents per share from the year-ago period.
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Five Children Die in Raft Swamp Heater Fire
In Lumberton area a wood heater sparked a blaze that killed five children aged 5, 3, 2, and 1-year-old twins Amanda and Amy Woods. The mother had left briefly to fetch meat for dinner. neighbors and relatives attempted rescue as flames filled eight windows before the home burned down. Detective Hubert Stone cites the heater as the fire origin.
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Soldiers Charged In Killings In Japan
In Yokota area two US Army privates Reginald L. Little 24 of Greensboro NC and Elmer Morris Jr. 21 of Cleveland OH arrested on preliminary charges of murder robbery and conspiracy in the death of a fellow American soldier whose beaten body was found outside Yokota Air Base. Victim’s name withheld pending kin notification. Japanese police reported the victim was beaten to death. Army has not explained motives or reasons for the suspects’ presence in Japan.
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Israelis Press Carter Over Bomb Sales Policy
Israeli officials call President Carter's refusal to sell concussion bombs an irritant amid broader U S policy moves. Sadat hails the ban as statesmanship while Peres says Carter will not curb arms to Israel, noting a Vietnam era psychological element.
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