Carter says major Panama Canal treaty differences resolved
President Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos met at the White House for over 90 minutes to discuss defense and maritime rights in the canal treaties. Officials said a clarifying statement may be issued, as Senate opposition and legal challenges continue.
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Hijackers demand ransom as Lufthansa jet is hijacked
Severe ultimatum from Arab-speaking hijackers aboard a Lufthansa Boeing 737 threatens to kill hostages including 11 West German beauty queens unless 11 prisoners in West Germany and Turkey are freed and a $15 million ransom is paid. The plane landed in Dubai after detours via Rome and Cyprus.
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Explosion Destroys Sterling Elevator at Wentz Grain Co
An early Friday blaze destroyed a 15,000 bushel storage elevator at Wentz Grain Co in Sterling Nebraska. Firefighters from Sterling Tecumseh and Adams battled the wooden structure for about three hours. No injuries reported. cause under investigation. Insurance may cover most losses.
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Williams ruled competent to stand trial in murder case
District Judge William Hastings ruled that Robert Williams mentally competent to aid in his defense. Two psychiatrists testified on his birthday that Williams, charged with two counts of murder and two counts of sexual assault, is capable of standing trial. He faces evidence tied to the Aug. 11 deaths of Patricia McGarry and Catherine Brooks and alleged assaults.
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Park group postpones bypass suit over wilderness route
Citizens To Preserve Wilderness Park Inc. postponed a planned legal challenge to the West Bypass that would cut through Wilderness Park. At a Friday meeting with city county and State Roads Dept officials and Federal Highway Administration leaders, an alternative route was proposed and FHWA announced it would not defend the suit.
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Classified Advertising Line for Nebraska Journal-Star
Classified advertising is available statewide in Nebraska via the Journal-Star. Call 800 742 7385 to place ads from anywhere in the state.
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Carter energy bill stalls as Senate panel scrambles Capitol Hill
Weather notes clear cool tonight and sunny cooler Saturday with a high of 60 and low of 32 in DC. Editorial says Carter will fight the energy issue. rest of presidency may hinge on outcome. Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph and CWA reach wage benefits pact. Nebraska faces late state aid payments impacting districts. Public power debate not dead, two senators say. Omaha City Auditorium manager Charles Mancuso dies at 49.
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Hogs at Farmland Foods Highlight Sunday Journal Feature
Dean Terrill reports on swine contributions to medicine as The Sunday Journal and Star notes hogs butchered at Farmland Foods in Crete. Dick Piersol profiles Ponca Chief Standing Bear a Nebraskan candidate for the Hall of Fame. Kotok interviews money men shaping Nebraska’s 1978 campaigns.
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