Carter ending 77 disappointed yet confident
President Carter closes 1977 in a reflective mood saying the nation remains healing after Vietnam CIA and Watergate. He cites opposition to programs yet believes a solid domestic and foreign foundation exists to support progress in 1978 and restoring American confidence will take time.
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Rescue of unborn baby amid dying mother near New York
Doctors at Victory Memorial Hospital reported a five month pregnant woman in coma on a respirator with pneumonia and poor prognosis. The fetus remains healthy with a heartbeat of 130 per minute, and physicians noted survival chances increase with fetal age though sustaining the mother is unlikely.
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Brown tells Sohio to fund $100 million clean up or lose Long Beach terminal permits
Sacramento AP reports Gov. Brown Jr. pressed Sohio officials to commit about $100 million for Southern California air-pollution cleanup. If not, permits for an Alaska oil terminal at Long Beach would be denied. Anti-smog chief Tom Quinn said state and federal authorities are unified and deadlines will be discussed with Sohio and parent British Petroleum.
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Arab unity parley fails as Iraq walks out
The Tripoli summit of hard line Arab states failed to forge a united front against Sadat's peace initiative. Iraq withdrew from the final accord. talks aimed to isolate Egypt, transfer the Arab League HQ from Cairo, and establish a mutual defense front. Leadership rivalries between Syria and Iraq hindered progress.
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Hijack-jet crash in Malaysia leaves 100 dead
A hijacked Malaysian Boeing 737 with 100 aboard exploded and crashed near Kampong Tajung Kutang after leaving Penang for Singapore. Rescue teams reported no survivors among mainly Malaysians including Agriculture Minister Ali Itaji Arnad with foreigners’ nationalities unknown. The crew numbered seven. 93 passengers were onboard. The hijackers, possibly members of the Japanese Red Army, seized control 10 minutes after departure. the plane briefly landed in Kuala Lumpur before heading to Singapore. Police and volunteers conducted an all-night search amid wreckage and spotlights. The Red Army, a small extremist group, has ties to multiple past incidents.
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Hollywood Hillside Strangler ties explored by street people
Runaways and sex workers in Hollywood talk of possible links to the Hillside Strangler murders as police continue a wide probe. Ten bodies found within five miles north of downtown, with five victims tied to the street scene and one waitress living near Hollywood and Vine. A suspect questioned, Bennett Merrett, 26, was released while investigators assess possible connections as Hillside Strangler Task Force maintains 24 hour patrols.
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Mental patient welcomes first visitor in 20 years
A patient at an unnamed mental facility received his first visitor in two decades, marking a rare breakthrough in ongoing treatment. The event occurred on page A-2, highlighting a notable moment in the facility's history.
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