Bicentennial spectacle inspires nationwide celebrations
United States marked 200 years with massive displays from Philadelphia to New York, including naval parades, fireworks, and bells rung nationwide. President Ford proclaimed the nation’s enduring hope, while events ranged from Valley Forge remembrances to a massive 11 mile parade from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier.
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Amin protests Israeli invasion at Entebbe and hostage raid
Ugandan President Idi Amin condemned the Israeli assault on Entebbe Airport in a U.N. Security Council petition and in a radio address. He said Uganda would redress the aggression, claimed Ugandan troops and civilians suffered casualties, and accused Kenya of collaborating with Israel. The report notes Israeli planes struck during a rescue operation freeing 104 hostages.
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Lebanon Civil War Parties Agree to Secret Peace Talks
Arab League Secretary General Mahmoud Riad says all major Lebanese civil war groups agreed in secret to begin negotiations toward a cease fire. Arafat Kghaddam and Lebanon factions met as Tal Zaatar evacuations continued under Red Cross care. Fighting near Chekka generated heavy casualties with 250 dead and 237 wounded reported.
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Muskie doubts Carter will offer him VP spot
Senator Edmund Muskie arrived for a personal interview with Jimmy Carter and expressed no firm expectation of a vice presidency offer. He said he is open to a new political role and would consider Carter’s concept of the position, while noting he might be first among interviewees but cannot predict outcomes.
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