Zaire Claims Recapture Of Two Towns In Angola Invasion
Zaire announced its forces retook Divuma and Kasaji from an invading army of mercenaries from Angola and moved toward Kapanga Kisengi and Diboelo in the south. Seven Americans were under house arrest at a United Methodist mission with no injuries reported.
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Zaire
Angola
United Methodist
Divuma
Kasaji
Kapanga
Kisengi
Diboelo
Kinshasa
U.S
Kapanga Mission Center
New York City
Joel Norby
United Methodist Church In
Africa
Weather Outlook for Southwest Oklahoma
Variable cloudiness with passing showers or thunderstorms and blowing dust today. Slight chance of light rain tonight. Tonight's low in the 40s, Saturday high in the upper 50s. 40 percent rainfall chance through tonight. Thursday high 75 and low 47.
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Oklahoma
Eudes
Blizzard Binds Eastern Colorado Roads In High Wind Storm
Snow and winds up to 90 mph slammed eastern Colorado, closing inter state and secondary highways and stranding motorists. Lt. Richard Downey of the State Patrol called it a real blizzard, with 60 to 75 mph gusts and mid 20s temperatures. Rescuers dispatched tracked vehicles as accidents mounted on still open routes.
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Colorado Plains
Richard Downey
State Patrol
Patrol
National Weather Service
Plains
Pueblo
Downey
Colorado
Brazil Cancels 25Year Mutual Defense Pact With U S
Brazil announced the termination of its 25 year mutual defense pact with the United States over human rights concerns. The Foreign Ministry delivered the note to U S Ambassador John Crimmins signaling the decision, which followed Brazil rejecting over 50 million in U S military aid linked to human rights observance.
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Brazil
United States
U.S
John Crimmins
Dominican Republic
Foreign Ministry
State Department
Congress
Carter Praises Way Terrorist Matter Handled
President Carter praised the handling of the Hanafi hostage crisis in Washington as a slow and careful approach that avoided bloodshed. He thanked Mayor Walter Washington and Police Chief Maurice Cullinane and noted letters of thanks to Egyptian Iranian and Pakistani ambassadors for negotiating with the gunmen. The ordeal involved 134 hostages seized at Bnai Brith, a Muslim center, and the city hall. Officials supported local police, and Carter warned against violence in religious contexts.
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Carter
Walter Washington
Maurice Cullinane
James Callaghan
Washington
Cullinane
Egypt
Iran
Pakistan
Griffin Bell
Pittsburgh
Peter Flaherty
Robert Lipshutz
White House
Justice Department
District of Columbia
B’nai B'rith
Gunmen Leader Freed After Two Day Washington Hostage Crisis
In Washington the Hanafi group led by Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis surrendered after a two day siege freeing 134 hostages. Abdul Khaalis was released on recognizance with gun possession bans and remaining in D C. A three hour negotiation with police and diplomats from three Islamic nations helped secure the surrender and release.
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Washington
Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis
Abdul Khaalis
Superior Court
Harold Greene
Abdul Khaal
U.S
The Prez lure mimics Carter in peanut shape with blue eyes
A fishing lure named The Prez, modeled after Jimmy Carter with a peanut shape, blue eyes and long teeth, is selling for $2.60. It features a diving lip to pull the lure downward and two hooks, promising lively action for bass fishing.
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Lawton Constitution Outdoor
Ralph Whiteley
Abe Lincoln
Whiteley
Harry Truman
Teddy
Franklin
Eleanor
Jimmy
Dave Snider
Dave
Rod and Gun
Carter and Callaghan Cite Value of Talks at White House
President Carter wrapped two days of talks with British Prime Minister James Callaghan at the White House calling them very enjoyable and beneficial for both nations. He noted an upcoming May economic summit in London and said the meeting should be more substantive. Details on Concorde landing rights at Kennedy Airport were not provided.
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Washington
Carter
James Callaghan
Callaghan
White House
London
New York City
Kennedy Airport
Envoys Helped Win Surrender of Hanafi Gunmen
Egyptian Ambassador Ghorbal, Pakistan’s Yaghoub Khan, and Iran’s Ardeshir Zahedi helped guide Khalifa Abdul Khaalis to surrender by reciting Koranic poems and verses on forgiveness. They spoke with Khaalis for two days, building trust before police-tied terms were agreed and the siege ended.
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Egypt
Pakistan
Iran
Washington
Ashraf al Gharbal
Yaghoub Khan
Ardeshir Zahedi
Khalifa Hamaas Ab
Dul Khaalis
Khaalis
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