Angola Mercenary Gearhart Died in Angola Execution Controversy
widow Sheila Gearhart says Angola seeks 5000 dollars to return her husband Daniel Gearhart's body after his execution by firing squad. Gearhart, a Vietnam veteran, fought as a mercenary amid debt, reported by United States press amid condemnations from the United States and Britain. The case drew comments from Senator Mathias and President Ford, while Angola defended the sentence as just.
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Daniel Gearhart
Africa
Sheila Gearhart
Soldier of Fortune Magazine
Charles McC. Mathias
Lisbon
U.S
Gearhart
Mathias
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Lebanon Christian Forces Fortify With Arms Imports
Christian militias in Lebanon announce no arms shortages as large shipments arrive from unspecified sources. Farmers of Jounieh report unloading arms three weeks ago, including M16 rifles said to be from Israel, with Soviet armored cars also claimed. Armaments are shared among Phalange, Tigers, and Giants Brigade units while Moslem forces face fuel shortages due to Syrian blockades and shelling of Sidon refinery.
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Phalange Party
Pierre Gemayel
Bashir
National Liberal Party
Tigers
Camille Chamoun
Dany
Giants
Zagharta
Suleiman Franjieh
Franjieh
Tony
Sidon
Tripoli
Ford Troubleshooter Arrives To Eye Alaska Pipeline Welds
Anchorage Alaska AP President Ford's pipeline troubleshooter team arrives to review alleged welding errors on the 7.7 billion Alaska pipeline. Deputy Transportation Secretary Barnum leads 11 specialists and a federal auditor to meet state officials, inspectors, unions, and Alyeska. A report is expected within a week. The project uses 60 000 main seams on 800 miles of 48 inch pipe. Acoustical holography testing will be evaluated to Xray from inside the pipes. The Interior Department has referred possible stolen and falsified radiographs to the Justice Department for action.
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Alaska
Ford
Transportation
John W. Barnum
Federal Energy Administration
Barnum
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Alyeska
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Department of Justice
Ford Stays Close to Reagan in GOP Delegates Lead
Ford holds a 1032 to 999 edge over Reagan with 1130 needed for the nomination as Democrats begin their convention. Reagan plans quiet campaigning by telephone and a bid to win undecided delegates in New Jersey, Connecticut and Utah while Carter looks to secure the Democratic nomination.
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Ford
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Jimmy Carter
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Utah
California
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New Jersey
Queen Elizabeth II Opens Boston Bicentennial Visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Boston as crowds cheered along the motorcade route near the site where the Declaration of Independence was first read. The royal couple toured USS Constitution, waved from the Old State House balcony, and attended a service at the Old North Church with 1812 Navy crew giving cheers.
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Philip
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Boston
Kevin H. White
Queen Elizabeth
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