Pearl Harbor survivors mark day with shark god rite at memorial
At Pearl Harbor Dec 7 observances honor 1,177 dead and 1,102 entombed aboard the sunken Arizona as about 2,500 survivors gather in Honolulu for a week of ceremonies. Fred Kukonu, a guide, performs a salt offering to the shark god, recounting a personal ritual tied to the memorial.
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Kissinger and Vance Meet on Russia and Middle East
Secretary of State Kissinger and successor Vance held a two hour Washington meeting focusing on U S Soviet relations and the Middle East. Vance spoke briefly with reporters after the talks.
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Global unrest and disasters flash across world headlines
The report surveys shocks from politics in Japan as the LDP clings to power after losing its majority, to Irish violence in Londonderry with extensive shop damage, to a devastating Turkey earthquake toll and displacement. It notes kidnappings in Mexico, clashes in Lebanon, Kissinger talks ahead of Carter, and Italy seeking IMF aid. Emergency fires in Brooklyn kill children, New York discusses a possible billion-dollar budget gap, Coca-Cola’s questionable payments surface, and a shift in US Philippines base talks ahead of Carter.
Carter kinship and Plains mayoral race headline
Billy Carter loses the Halns Georgia mayoral race to A L Blanton by 71 to 0 margin. Billy blamed his brother President-elect Carter for the defeat and celebrated at his Plains service station amid weather and beer. Amin reportedly considering becoming king of Hawaii and plans to contact Carter after inauguration.
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Van Dyke show canceled by NBC after low ratings
NBC announces the cancellation of Van Dyke and Company starrer Dick Van Dyke’s hour long program. Executive producer Byron Paul cites poor ratings since September debut and the last broadcast is set for January 6 with no replacement named.
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