Cold snap threat grows as floods loom across regions
United Press International reports flood risk rising with snowmelt and forecasts of spring flooding. Flash flood watches extend into West Virginia while Pennsylvania faces delayed danger as colder air slows melting. Snow piles in South Carolina and Ohio areas, with Casper Wyoming seeing five inches and Chicago travel disruption predicted.
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Vance pursues new peace vision on Middle East trip
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance refuels in the Azores en route to a six nation tour to press Arab and Israeli leaders for a fresh approach to Palestinian representation and Geneva conference timing. He aims to learn views for a just enduring peace.
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Amin accuses rivals of Uganda coup bid in broad blame game
President Idi Amin named Israel Tanzania and exiled Milton Obote plus Archbishop Janani Luwum as conspirators in an alleged coup attempt. He warned of potential war with Tanzania, cited arms found at the archbishop's home, and reported arrests and killings tied to the plot amid a broader purge.
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Coffee fungus under control in Nicaragua may be eradicated by May
Nicaragua reports the red blight fungus threatening the 1.6 billion coffee crop is under control. Authorities have spent 571000 and plan 28 million more for equipment and pesticides. About 600000 infected trees will be destroyed, but winter crop should not be significantly affected.
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SLO seeks to oust sheriff
The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors asked the state attorney general to remove Sheriff John Pierce who is on medical leave after a heart bypass operation. Pierce faces potential loss of retirement benefits if removed. the board earlier halved his $26 000 annual salary amid his inactivity reacting to taxpayer protests.
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DATSUN 810 FAMILY Z-CAR Introduced
The all new DATSUN 810 debuts with luxury, economy and power. Available in 4 door and 5 door wagon variants, promising a balanced mix of practicality and performance for families and buyers.
Carter's mother Lilian returns from India visit
Lillian Carter 78-year-old mother of the President flew home after a 60-hour visit to India. She recalled helping as a Peace Corps nurse in Vikhroli near Bombay in 1967 68 and said the crowd's welcome touched her deeply. She praised Mrs Gandhi after meeting her in New Delhi and noted she did not want to be seen as the President's mother. Her flight included stops in Tehran and Madrid with Washington arrival planned early Wednesday EST.
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Hitler devotee opens fire at New Rochelle warehouse killing five
Fred Cowan, armed with an automatic rifle and a pistol, killed four workers and a patrolman at Neptune Worldwide Moving in New Rochelle. After a seven hour siege he killed himself. He idolized Adolf Hitler and had swastikas tattooed on his arms.
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