Begin to Visit Egypt for Peace Talks in Cairo
Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin will visit Egypt to discuss a peace settlement, as President Sadat announced amid efforts linked to U S mediation. Talks focus on Sinai return, Palestinian self rule, and a framework for a broader Mideast settlement with Carter's involvement.
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Two U.S. owned tankers collide off South Africa
The 330 954 ton Venoil and the 330 869 ton Venpet were damaged in fog off the southeast coast. Both are Liberia-flagged and operated by Bethlehem Steel unit. One crewman missing, 82 rescued. Tanks towed out to sea after fires extinguished as pollution risk eyed.
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Cyprus president vows to sacrifice son not country over kidnapping
President Spyros Kyprianou told a crowd he would sacrifice his son Achilleas but not Cyprus as kidnappers threatened beheading over demands for political prisoners. Foreign and police officials spoke of secret talks and ongoing inquiries into the case tied to Greek Cypriot factions.
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Cincinnati Symphony chief Thomas Schippers dies at 47
Thomas Schippers, music director of the Cincinnati Symphony since 1970, died in New York City of lung cancer at age 47. Born in Kalamazoo Michigan in 1930 he rose from Curtis Institute training to guest conduct major ensembles and premieres. his death ends a glamorously idiosyncratic career noted for revivalist impact and a life marked by personal aloofness.
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Sadat Named Time Man of the Year in 1978
Cairo daily Al Gomhouriya reports Anwar Sadat is Time Magazine Man of the Year for his Middle East peace efforts. The front page notes photographer David Hume Kennerly shot Sadat near the Sphinx for the cover.
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Fire in Wenonah Park Building Kills Nine
A short circuit in a light fixture on the third floor corridor sparked a deadly fire at the Wenonah Park Building in Bay City Michigan. Police say melted copper wires indicate the blaze began in the fixture and was not arson. Nine people died and more than 60 were injured.
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Bergland pledges meeting with striking farmers
Agriculture Secretary Bergland says governors can count on his participation in a meeting with representatives of striking farmers who demand higher prices. He stopped short of promising the president would attend after a 70 minute telephone conference call.
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