Beirut at War Rages as Shelling Intensifies
Fire raged across Beirut and surrounding areas as clashes between Christian and Muslim forces continued, pushing casualties toward 13,000 since Lebanon's civil war began. The attack hit port warehouses, threatening flour and grain worth 100 million dollars while calls for Damascus to send reinforcements echoed through the city.
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Humphrey likens campaign tactics to disguised racism in Washington race
Hubert Humphrey says attacks on Washington candidates like Jimmy Carter represent a disguised new form of racism and conservatism. He argues anti-Washington rhetoric targets the poor blacks minorities and cities, linking it to New Deal Great Society and New Frontier programs.
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Reagan Gains North Carolina Upset Signals Campaign Shift
Reagan’s North Carolina upset strengthens his claim to challenge Ford, with 52 percent to Ford’s 46 in Minnesota-like results and a national GOP poll showing 70 percent of Republicans backing Reagan. Carter led Democrats with a broad coalition, while Kissinger drew fire over Cuba policy and plans to redefine the contest. Ford’s campaign plans post‑primary polls and unity appeal as Reagan eyes Texas and California to counter the President in large states.
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U S flu vaccinations continue amid Fort Dix outbreak
Authorities weigh who should get the swine influenza vaccine as cases rise at Fort Dix and the White House cites 12 confirmed swine flu infections. Experts warn pandemics occur about every decade, with past losses and costs guiding urgent vaccine development and safety testing by FDA officials.
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Court splits on discrimination ruling and military representation
The court divided over a racial discrimination ruling with dissenters arguing it forces district courts to ignore equities for innocent workers. Justices Powell and Rehnquist criticized the approach as penalizing employees not responsible for discrimination. The court also upheld barring Dr. Spork and supporters from campaigning on a military base with two dissents.
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Israelis react angrily to Scranton criticism at UN
At the United Nations the Israeli spokesman voiced dissatisfaction over U S Ambassador Scranton s remarks to the Security Council accusing Israel of illegal resettlement in occupied territories and condemning unilateral actions in Jerusalem The White House pressed that Washington maintains its U N stance and the Israeli anger centers on the public framing without balancing Arab practices.
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Miller case juryless hearing flags witness limits
The trial halted for a juryless evidentiary hearing where Judge Tamman ruled inmates had nothing material to offer. San Quentin prisoner Paul Stenerson testified briefly about Miller, then was dismissed for lacking pertinent testimony, while Miller argued his prison experience could shed light on diminished capacity. The defense plans sanity and penalty phases after guilt.
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