Floods threaten western Texas as Amelia storm toll rises
Western Texas braces for more flooding as up to 30 inches of rain deluged the region. The Tropical Storm Amelia remnants killed at least 20 people and triggered a 200 mile storm path from central to northwest Texas. In Albany and Throckmorton fear mounted as dams and earthen barriers strained, with dozens of homes, vehicles, and farms damaged or washed away while officials urged evacuations and awaited disaster aid.
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Gunmen attack PLO office in Islamabad
Gunmen linked to Iraq raided the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Islamabad, killing three Palestinians and a Pakistani guard. PLO representative Yousaf Abu Hantash and about 15 Palestinian exchange students were uninjured. The attack marks a spate of pro Iraqi radical actions across world capitals.
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Reporter jailed over Dy X file refusal at Bergen jail
New York Times reporter Myron A. Farber was jailed for contempt after defying a court order to surrender material on the Dr X Dy.X case. He received seven hours’s jail, then a stay, with a sentence to continue until fines are paid, plus a $100,000 plus $5,000 daily penalty for ongoing defiance. The Times seeks a constitutional hearing on the issue.
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Vance Heads East in Effort to Revive Israel Egypt Talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance travels toward the Middle East to urge renewed negotiations between Israel and Egypt. With no U.S. peace plan ready, he plans talks in Jerusalem and Alexandria and will report to President Carter on return, amid tensions over a potential ministerial meeting.
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Alexandria
President Carter commissions nuclear ship at Norfolk
President Carter today commissioned the Navy’s eighth nuclear powered guided cruiser in Norfolk Virginia. He praised Senator Stennis who heads the Senate Armed Services Committee and urged continued strength for U S defense programs despite Navy budget cuts.
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Carter
United States
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Senate Armed Services Committee
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Amendment aims tax relief to lower middle income
Washington AP Carter seeks to overhaul the tax cut bill to favor lower and middle income taxpayers. Democrats and administration allies back a Cor man Fisher proposal reducing benefits for richer taxpayers and aligning the measure with Carters position. The plan targets a family of four earning about $10,000 with a $6 cut, as details remain debated.
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D-Calif
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D-Va
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County burying cult leader and family in Utah tragedy
Immanuel David, who spent over 30,600 on food and hotel stays for his family in 14 months, dies as his wife and six children die by jumping from a hotel balcony after a family crisis. Elizabeth survives in critical condition after also falling from the same balcony. David led a small religious cult and faced a federal wire fraud investigation. The county will cover the funeral costs and burial in Utah.
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Vera Beach
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