Kissinger Sets Out To Avoid African War
Secretary of State Kissinger warned that world peace could worsen if Africa’s violence continues in Rhodesia Namibia and South Africa. He set a year end deadline to push three flashpoints, highlighting risks of Soviet influence and widened conflict across southern Africa. He cited bipartisanship support and the potential for U.S. talks with Ian Smith.
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Arthur L. Gavshon
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Henry A. Kissinger
Africa
Kissinger
Rhodesia
Ian D. Smith
Smith
Namibia
South-West Africa
Republic of South Africa
South Africa
Southern Africa
U.S
Britain
Salisbury
Questions and answers on tags, unemployment, Montesorri school
A reader asks why some firms avoid city vehicle tags while others comply. An unemployment overpayment explanation notes penalties under G.S. 96-18. A nearby Montessori option is cited with contact details and tuition. CB radio help for armed robberies is confirmed as valuable. Lung capacity tests set for Nov. 9–10 at Westchester Mall.
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High Point
Highway Patrol
Channel 9
B.O. A
Westchester Mall
Tom Roddy
Carter Has Second Thoughts
Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, campaigning in Plains, says criticizing Ford over FBI Director Kelley may have been a mistake yet he still believes Kelley should have been fired. He notes he has emphasized conservative themes early to counter charges of being ultra liberal.
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Lynne Olson
Associated Press
Plains, Ga
Jimmy Carter
Ford
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Kelley
Carter
Albany
Midwest
Hijackers Hold U S Jetliner In Paris Negotiations
Croatian nationalists hijacking an American Airlines jet with about 50 hostages reached direct talks with U S ambassador Kenneth Rush and French officials at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The group demanded proof their communiques were printed in major American papers and sought to contact a Ukrainian priest in the United States.
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Paris
U.S
France
North America
Europe
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Lou Senatore
TWA
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Kenneth Rush
United States
New York
Associated Press
New River Wild and Scenic Status Upheld by Ford
President Ford signed a bill protecting 26.5 miles of the New River in North Carolina from a proposed dam. Gov. James Holshouser Sen. Jesse Helms and environmental groups welcomed the move, ending a 14 year battle to keep the river free of federal licensing for hydroelectric development.
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Howard Benedict
Associated Press
Washington
Ford
North Carolina
James Holshouser
Sen
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Congressional Delegation
Environmental
Nile
Federal Power Commission
Appalachian Power Co
American Electric Power Co
FPC
Virginia
Carter Gains Support with Union Endorsement Amid New Policy Stance
AP analysis notes Jimmy Carter wins cheers from the International Association of Machinists in Hollywood Florida while denying special interests influence. He frames himself as a debt free modern Democrat renewing Roosevelt and Truman ties, pledging cost cuts and compassionate government to spur jobs, with Ford portrayed as fiscally reckless. He plans a Sept 23 debate and a swing through the southwest and mountains.
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Walter R. Mears
Plains, Ga
Jimmy Carter
Hollywood
Fla
International Association of Machinists
Union
Special Interests
Carter
Machinists
Roosevelt
Truman
Kennedy
Jamson
Debate Idea For N C Governor Candidates On TV
Lt Gov Jim Hunt proposed a televised governor debate during the North Carolina AP Broadcasters meeting. Republican contenders Coy Privette and David Flaherty accepted the challenge if they win next Tuesday's GOP runoff. They pledged to discuss format and deliver a joint appearance focused on crime, government efficiency, education, jobs, and highways. Hunt urged coordination by broadcasters to arrange the event.
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Dallas
Winston-Salem
Jim Hunt
Coy Privette
David Flaherty
Hunt
North Carolina
Associated Press Broadcasters Assn
Flaherty
Privette
Obituaries and Classifieds Highlight Local Life Events
Obituaries and classified notices on the page note farewells, memorials, and small ads. The listings reflect community ties with names, dates, and services, offering concise notices of departures and opportunities.
Miss Minnesota Crowned Miss America 1977 in Atlantic City
Dorothy Kathleen Benham of Edina Minnesota won Miss America 1977 before about 17000 in Convention Hall and a national TV audience. The 20 year old topped runners up Lavinia Cox of South Carolina Carmen McCollum of Texas Linda Mouron of California Sonja Anderson of New York. Benham majored in vocal performance at Macalester College and impressed with Adele's Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus and a bright red evening gown.
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Atlantic City
Minnesota
Dorothy Kathleen Benham
Miss Benham
Edina
Minn
Bert Parks
Tawny Godin
South Carolina
Lavinia Merle Cox
Latta
Texas
Carmen McCollum
Odessa
California
Linda Michelle Mouron
Orange
New York
Sonja Beverly Anderson
Manhattan
Benham
Macalester College
Adele
America
Delaware
Deborah Lipford
Newark
Del
North Dakota
Donna Grotberg
Valley City
Virginia
Pamela Polk
Richmond
Maryland
Barbara Jennings
Greenbelt
Pennsylvania
Marie McLaughlin
Levittown
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Soviet Union
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Employment Security Commission
William Hollar
Montessori School
Guilford County
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Southside Montessori School
Banner Ave
Old Salem
Main Street
Maxine Stewart
Stewart
Greensboro
The
Learning Center
Jetliner
Rose Garden
L R.) Holfhouser
Ken Hechler
D-W.va
Stephen Neal
Roy Taylor
Plains
Birmingham
Ala
N.C
GOP
Women's News
Miss
Dorothy Benham
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