Experts asked to review danger of flu outbreak
Washington officials say a fast moving influenza strain sweeping the Soviet Union threatens the United States. HEW Secretary Joseph Califano says the Center for Disease Control has been directed to study the situation and report. Officials acknowledge there is no way to stop the virus from reaching North America and promise public hearings if needed.
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Carter and family go home for holiday
President Carter and family depart the White House for a Christmas vacation in Plains Georgia aboard Air Force One. Rosalynn Amy Jeff and Annette join him. Carter cites progress on energy talks and plans a six nation overseas swing starting December 29.
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Subic Bay Bank Hostage Crisis Tensions Rise
A Filipino gunman at Prudential Bank on Subic Bay Naval Base threatened to kill 21 hostages unless given a helicopter for escape. U S officials urged release of some captives as a sign of good faith while authorities starve out the gunman and seal all base entries. Negotiations continued by telephone as Marines guarded the scene.
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Iran earthquake toll exceeds five hundred in central region
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck at 3 36 am near Zarand flattening a dozen villages. Rescue teams say the death toll reached 519 with 4500 refugees awaiting relocation as aftershocks and harsh weather hampered operations.
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Farmers end Lubbock blockade after editor meeting
Angry farmers parked over 30 tractors on a road by the Lubbock Avalanche Journal delivery docks delaying the morning edition. Police arrested 31 farmers but later dismissed charges after a meeting with the editor and authorities allowed tow trucks to remove the tractors.
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