U S Plans Another Sea Evacuation From Beirut
The United States prepared to launch a sea evacuation of about 500 Americans from Beirut amid ongoing fighting. Reports claim Christian militiamen may allow rescue of up to 1,000 wounded Palestinians from the besieged Tal Santi refugee camp before dawn. The White House noted nationality breakdowns for about 200 signed for execution. embassy counts earlier listed 154 Americans and 281 others.
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United States
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U.S
Syria
White House
P J Ford
Hassan Sabri Khali
Arab League
Bulhman Franjieh
Jean Hoefliger
Red Cross
Christian and Sudanese clash ends new cease fire effort
Fighting erupts as Christian forces led by Camille Chamoun fire on Sudanese troops amid a fragile peace mission. The Arab force blockades Tal Zatar and Nabaa areas in East Beirut as tensions escalate and Gemayel falls ill after a disputed broadcast.
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Camille Chamoun
Beirut
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Khali
Chamoun
Tal Zatar
Nabaa
Beirut Radio
Pierre Gemayel
Christian Phalange
Gemayel
City County clash over joint funding for health dept
County commissioners seek ways to trim a 1977 budget deficit while City Mayor Roy Bass asks the court to advise on funding plans for the city county health department. Bass asks for a county share of 175 540 dollars, less than this year's 179 903 dollar request, ahead of a August 25 decision. If the county withholds its share health services may be cut.
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Mary Alice Robbins
Roy Bass
Bass
Health Department
Rod Shaw
Shaw
Alton Griffin
Commissioners Court
Rural Fire
Memphis backs Lubbock flight expansion petition
Memphis officials and the city chamber voiced support for Lubbock's bid to expand air service, seeking nonstop flights and new gateways to the east as part of a CAB hearing. The move aligns Memphis with cotton trade interests and regional freight links, anticipating increased passenger traffic between Memphis and Lubbock.
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Pat Patrick
CITY
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Memphis
Tenn
Lubbock
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Memphis Air Service Commission
Bill Craddock Sr
Mynego
Rucker
Las Vegas
Nev
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Albuquerque
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Los Angeles
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San Antonio
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South Plains
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American Cotton Shippers Association
RS. Tapp
Tennessee
New Orleans
Atlanta
Dallas-Fort Worth
County and city wrestle over funding for health and welfare
County officials discussed shifting local funding for the city county welfare and child welfare departments toward a 50 50 city county split and reducing the city contribution of 56 300 annually. Proposals also covered library and health funding shares and legal reviews.
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Alton Brazell
City County Welfare Department
Brazell
Health Department
Ses
Nes Arch Lamb
Royal Furgeson
Furgeson
Reagan names Schweiker as running mate for VP bid
Ronald Reagan announced Richard S. Schweiker of Pennsylvania as his vice presidential choice, signaling a break with tradition by choosing before securing the Republican nomination. Ford campaign aides questioned the move, and Reagan aides argued the selection aligns with basic beliefs.
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Ronald Reagan
U.S
Richard S. Schweicker
Pennsylvania
Schweicker
Ford
Associated Press
California
Los Angeles
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Schweiker
Pennyslvania
Rogers C. B. Morton
Washington
Ena Ronda Blss
Viking Begins Search for Life on Mars
Pasadena Calif UPI reports Viking 1 will begin its search for life on Mars Wednesday. Scientists say elements necessary for life are present and the mission will test for oxygen and other signs amid Mars red surface and orange pink sky observations.
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UPI
Mars
Viking 1
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Diopard
Gerald Soffen
Viking Scientot
Boenars Coudd
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