Army eyes 120 new M60 tanks monthly by 1978
Pentagon officials say US tank production is rising after a 1973 shortage. The Army expects to reach 120 new M60 tanks per month by January 1978, adding to foreign sales to Israel Saudi Arabia and others while pursuing an XM1 program to replace aging armor.
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Carter Holds Narrow Lead In Polls Against Ford
National polls show Jimmy Carter leading or tied with Gerald Ford within margins of error. NBC poll of 1,600 likely voters finds Carter 42 percent, Ford 40 percent, 17 percent undecided, with debates influencing results. Time and Newhouse Chicago surveys predict Carter ahead in electoral votes but contests remain tight.
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37 Crewmembers Missing As Coast Guard Probes Sylvia L. Ossa
Coast Guard searches resumed at dawn for the 590 foot Sylvia L. Ossa missing with 37 crewmen after heavy weather and gale force winds forced a reduction in speed. A oil slick lifeboat and a rope were found near the last reported position west of Bermuda. The ship owned by Omnium Shipping Corp of New York was en route from Brazil to Philadelphia with iron ore.
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West German Mark Surges After Secret Revaluation
The West German mark rose against the dollar after a revaluation of the currency against six European currencies. The dollar dropped to 2.44 marks, 40.98 cents a mark, from 2.443 marks, or 40.93 cents, at Friday close. Trading paused as markets awaited an explanation for the Sunday night decision. The move affected the seven currencies tied to the European exchange-rate system and was expected to lift the mark versus the pound.
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Quiet Cease Fire Holds as Saudi Summit Seeks Lebanon Peace
Syrian and Palestinian forces kept to a cease-fire east and south of Beirut amid a Saudi summit on Lebanon. Rockets and shelling hit Beirut while Palestinians accused Israel of aiding Christian militiamen and described villages near Aley as occupied. Arafat Assad and Sarkis met in Riyadh to push a peace formula for the 18 month conflict.
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Weather and currency: cold night then 50 degree day
Skies stay mostly clear and cold tonight with a low near 28 and a 10 percent chance of precipitation. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and a high around 50 with a 20 percent chance of rain. Ice formed overnight though no precipitation was recorded this morning. The article also notes a secret Frankfurt meeting and a currency adjustment among seven European nations within the snake exchange rate system, led by West Germany to limit rate fluctuations.
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