Sadat and Begin stand firm on West Bank lines
President Sadat rejects any Israeli security presence on the West Bank and any limits on Egyptian troop movements in Sinai. Prime Minister Begin defends a plan keeping West Bank security under Israel while asserting Israel’s sovereign claims to the land. Both leaders reiterate no capitulation to international pressure. The Knesset debate focuses on concessions and future sovereignty, with Sadat insisting on Arab sovereignty for East Jerusalem.
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Anwar Sadat
Egypt
West Bank
Jordan River
Sinai Desert
Sadat
Associated Press
Menahem Begin
Israel
Sinai
Suez Canal
Knesset
Begin
Likud
Moshe Dayan
Iran
Mideast
Jordan
Jerusalem
Gaza
Palestine
Egpt
Ismailia
Middle East
Mosesm
East Jerusalem
U. S. trade deficit narrows to 2.1 billion in November
Commerce data show the United States reduced imports 11 percent from October, cutting the November trade gap to 2.1 billion while petroleum deficits remained steady. Exports reached 9.3 billion as imports fell to 11.4 billion, with petroleum at 3.6 billion.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Bangladesh Leader Sees Closer Ties With Pakistan
President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh forecast stronger bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in all fields and announced the establishment of a joint commission to advance this aim.
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Islamabad
Pakistan
Ziaur Rahman
Bangladesh
Self-service gas pumps edge toward Lincoln launch
Lincoln gas stations may begin self serve as early as Jan 11 but most dealers expect a spring rollout. Omaha chain 400 Oil’s DeSciscio says local outlets may switch to self serve only after weather and customer adaptation. City Attorney Humble notes repeal takes effect 15 days after passage. council votes split.
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Charles Humble
Joe Hampton
Bob Jeambey
John Robinson
Bob Sikyta
Carter Looks Ahead to 1978 in TV Interview Tonight
President Carter plans to reflect on 1977 and look forward to 1978 in a 7 p.m. CST TV program. Barbara Walters Tom Brokaw Bob Schieffer and Robert MacNeil will pose questions on ABC NBC CBS and PBS respectively.
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Washington
Carter
Barbara Walters
ABC
Tom Brokaw
NBC
Bob Schieffer
CBS
Robert McNeil
The
Public Broadcasting Service
Lincoln parking tickets over Christmas deemed holiday mixup
City Councilman Steve Cook blasted police for issuing tickets the day after Christmas. Police Chief George Hansen defended the action noting the day was not a holiday under municipal code while acknowledging overtime pay for meter maids. About 200 tickets were issued and Cook suggested amending the parking ordinance to prevent future confusions.
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Steve Cook
Lincoln
George Hansen
Cook
Riverfront project in Omaha seeks 750000 funding
Senate budget chair Sen. Jerome Warner notes limited funds and competition for the 750000 state share in a 67.5 million riverfront plan with private financing. Omaha officials urge support alongside 65 million private investment, Douglas County 1 million and 750000 federal park funds. Warner warns only limited slack exists amid other requests and potential tax rate impacts.
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Omaha
Jerome Warner
Waverly
Warner
The
World-Herald
Harold W. Andersen
Andersen
Downtown
R-Neb
Douglas County
State Game and Parks Commission
Robin Hood in London Lands Man in Jail
Kenneth Hammond, who called himself a pathetic Robin Hood, stole 1000 from his employer and distributed the money to derelicts in Piccadilly Circus. He was sentenced to nine months in jail in St. Albans England.
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ST. Albans
England
UPI
Kenneth Hammond
Robin Hood
Hammond
London
Piccadilly Circus
Self-service gas fuels neglect from under hood to breakdowns
Iowa officials warn self-serve pumps lure drivers into skimping on car maintenance. Bill Zentner says cheaper gas leads to neglect and more breakdowns, while Dick Schuck notes under the hood checks are skipped, affecting warranties and repairs nationwide.
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Des Moines
UPI
Bill Zentner
Iowa Gasoline Dealers Association
Zentner
Dick Schuck
The
Motor Club of Iowa
American Automobile Association
Schuck
Galveston grain elevator rescue highlighted in weather note
Bill Jr. has saved people from catastrophes for 34 years and recalls two Galveston grain elevator victims as the luckiest pair he has seen. The page also notes tonight and Thursday fair with a high of 33 and low 15.
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Schuck
R. S. Bill Jr
Galveston
Texas
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Natural Resources Commission
Veterans’ Assistance Fund
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Ravenna
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Nebraska Supreme Court
Wesley H. Peery
Marianne Mitzner
Ann Landers
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