France Iran sign nuclear pact for power plants
France and Iran signed agreements worth over 2 billion dollars to build two 900 megawatt reactors in Iran and provide a 10 year enriched uranium supply. Iran already has two 1200 megawatt units from Kraftwerk Union under construction due 1981. Thick fog disrupts UK air traffic with diverted transatlantic flights and multiple accidents.
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France
Iran
Tehran
UPI
West Germany
Middle East
Kraftwerk
London
Britain
Ireland
Thailand Opens Major Operation Klong Yai Front
Thailand says Cambodian infiltration routes will be wiped out with a major military operation in the Klong Yai area after border attacks. Thai forces report over 100 civilians killed by Cambodian troops since early 1977. Israel devalues currency by two percent, pound falls to 10.78 per basket and about 10.45 per dollar.
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Bangkok
Thailand
UPI
Armed Forces
Kriangsak Chammand
Klong Yai
Khangask
Tel Aviv
Israel
Finance Ministry
U.S
Renault Plant Threatens 10000 Strikers in Argentina
In Cordoba the Renault factory warned in a Sunday ad that 10,000 striking workers must return to work by Monday or be fired. The six day walkout began last Monday as workers demanded higher wages.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
UPI
Renault Automobile
Cordoba
Prison riot fear grips Jalisco inmates and families
American prisoners wounded by last week's deadly riot at Jalisco State Penitentiary fear renewed violence. Steve Mapalon, 4, of New York City, warned that chaos could resume once visitors depart as the prison remains crowded with about 3,000 inmates despite the 1932 facility’s overcrowding. Director Pedro Parra says the situation is not under control and could explode at any minute.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
UPI
Jalisco State Penitentiary
Steve Mapalon
New York City
Pedro Parra
Indian land claim suit to test Mashpee rights in higher court
U.S. District Judge Walter Skinner opens hearings on a Wampanoag Indians of Cape Cod claim that has stalled Mashpee real estate and spurred federal legislation. Mashpee, a 5000-population town, had seen growth as residents and retirees flocked there before the suit emerged.
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Boston
UPI
U.S. District Court
Walter Jay Skinner
Supreme Court
Cape Cod
Mashpee
Mass
Washington
Carter Adds Saudis to 11-Day World Tour
President Carter plans to add Saudi Arabia to an 11 day journey that already includes eight other nations. Officials say an announcement of a Riyadh stop is likely soon on the way from Lagos to New Delhi. Talks on oil and Middle East diplomacy with King Khalid and Crown Prince Fahd are planned during a brief Riyadh stay.
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Washington
Carter
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Lagos
Nigeria
New Delhi
India
Middle East
King Khalid
Fahd
Dismembered Body Found In Desert
The body of Harry T. Osaki, a Las Vegas man missing since May, was found Sunday morning in the desert near Highway 93 and the I 15 Alamo turnoff. Police say the death appears natural with no foul play suspected, though the investigation continues. Osaki was last seen May 18, 1977.
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Robert Hilliard
Metro Homicide
Osaki
Las Vegas man dies in apparent accidental strangling
Clayton Moon a Las Vegas resident was found bound in a chair at the Wolf home on Zia Street after reportedly strangling himself with a metal cable. Police say the death is not considered a homicide and an autopsy is pending.
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Las Vegas
Metro
Clayton Moon
Gateway Rd
Stan Wolf
Zia St
Wolf
Moon
Showdown in Minnesota as steel strike hits Iron Range
In Minnesota the United Steel workers strike against U S Steel spreads across the Iron Range. About 20 000 workers walked out on Aug 1 over local issues including incentive pay while the national union weighs the move. Residents tighten belts as layoffs rise and communities brace for impact.
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Minneapolis
UPI
Minnesota Iron Range
United Steelworkers Union
National Union
Steel Industry
William Miller
U.S. Steel
Iron Range
Judy Johnson
Hibbing
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Thosteson
Dr. Thosteson
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Judy
Kirt
Mary Richards
A Re
Eveleth
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P.O. Box
Elgin
Wlinois
Times Square
Delicatessen
Sahara
Jack
Deli
Cagena
FNB
Nevada
First National Bank
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