U.N. session on disarmament opens with talks to cut arms race
The General Assembly begins its first special session on disarmament in 33 years. Lazar Mojsov chairs as leaders from 20 governments debate a 26 week program. Vance and Gromyko prepare for new strategic arms talks and aim to set lower limits on delivery vehicles. The Red Cross and World Peace Council push for agreement as neutron bomb protests rise.
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Veselin Djuranovic
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International Committee of the Red Cross
Brzezinski Seeks Closer Ties With China During Asia Tour
President Carter adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski wrapped a three day visit in Peking with officials Hua Kuo feng Teng Tsiao ping and Huang Hua describing talks as frank and beneficial The diplomat noted improved Sino American relations and Brzezinski said joint strength could deter Soviet influence and aid arms talks He then planned talks in Tokyo and Seoul before returning home
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Oak Ridge to stay open says Carter
President Carter backs keeping Oak Ridge nuclear lab open after halting a Clinch River breeder reactor project. He praises local scientists and pledges support while noting the facility’s role in energy research and national security.
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Washington
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James Sasser
Presbyterians vote against ordaining practicing homosexuals
The United Presbyterian Church rejected ordaining self affirming practicing homosexuals by a wide margin, while approving celibate homosexuals for ministry. The decision, after two years of study, was marked by passionate debate and protests, with leaders urging adherence to Scripture and church charter.
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Laura Jervis
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Sandra Branders
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New York
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HEW Birthday Party Aims Low Budget Celebration
The Department of Health Education and Welfare marks 25 years with a two day event costing no more than fifteen thousand dollars. Big Bird from Sesame Street will help cut the cake outside the Hubert H Humphrey building as 1800 free tickets go to HEW staff children day care centers and local schools.
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Minnesota
Humphrey
South Dakota
Sesame Street
Planners toMeet Carlisle County Fair Festival
Volunteer planners for the Carlisle Country Fair Festival will hold an open organizational meeting at 7 pm Wednesday in the Carlisle Fire House on Lincoln Drive. The festival is scheduled for August 18 and 19.
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