Israel signals flexibility on West Bank territorial concessions
U.S. officials report Israel, led by Prime Minister Menahem Begin, rethinking its stance on yielding West Bank territory as part of a broader Arab settlement. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance notes cautious optimism and a shifted atmosphere, while Israel resists Palestinian negotiating roles.
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Carter offers U S role in Middle East peace efforts
President Carter said the United States would act as a trusted intermediary to aid an Israel Egypt peace deal hoping the terms satisfy moderate Arab leaders. He noted the PLO remains the only major negative force and stressed refugees must be considered. Carter cautioned against endorsing specific proposals publicly while open to private feedback to Begin. He praised Sadat's Jerusalem trip as a step toward broader peace.
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Wiggy forced from his home amid city condemnation
Ailing 75 year old A. O. Wiggenfost of 1810 Pawnee St has been pressured by Lincoln residents and agencies to move out. After a Wednesday house condemnation he was taken to Lincoln General Hospital. He refuses to leave, citing memories of friends lost in Veterans Hospital.
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Energy conferees press on as Congress nears adjournment
Washington politics report that energy negotiators, at President Carter's request, continued private talks on natural gas pricing with Congress set to adjourn for Christmas Eve. Leaders say the president will push through an energy package, with tax portions to follow gas pricing once resolved.
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Corruption Probe Expands as Omaha Gambling Indictments Grow
Grand jury testimony linked 18 Omaha figures in a 1974 gambling case to public officials. Tuesday testimony was released to state investigators as the probe widens.
Pilgrims Expected in Holy Land for Christmas Visits
Jerusalem AP report says Israeli government estimates 35 000 to 40 000 people will travel to towns linked to Jesus life for Christmas pilgrimages in the Holy Land this year.
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Newspaper Route Apply Now at Circulation Dept
The Circulation Department invites applicants for newspaper routes. Call 473-7341 to learn requirements and sign up for available routes. Prior experience not required. positions may offer flexible hours and steady pay.
Strike blamed for sharp drop in hog receipts
On the Omaha livestock market Thursday hog receipts fell sharply to 2,200 as two officials cited the farm strike as a contributing factor. Compare with 5,176 on Dec 1 and 6,476 on Dec 8. James Smith of Union Stockyards Co. and Mike Hanson of the Livestock Foundation noted the strike and broader market movement.
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Plea to close Epp hearing withdrawn in Beatrice
William A. Epp, 19, accused in the Thanksgiving shooting death of Alfred Rees, had a motion to close the preliminary hearing withdrawn. Defense attorneys cited voluntary bar-press guidelines, bond requests were denied, and Epp remains jailed without bond in Gage County. The hearing resumes Friday at 9 a.m. in Gage County court.
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Nose print cows at Jones County Fair raise prize security
Monticello Iowa AP officials at the Jones County Fair plan nose prints on cows entered in 1978 beef contests to verify identity. They say noseprinting is like fingerprinting a person and could curb animal switching. no known past problems here.
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