Beirut Civilians Die as Syrian Artillery Hits Christian District
Beiruts Christian districts suffer heavy toll as Syrian artillery shells the Christian center for a third day. Police and hospital sources report over 100 killed and 34 wounded among Syrians. leaders urge international action to protect Beirut’s Christians amid sectarian clashes and cease fire attempts.
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Carter seen weak on Soviet threat in AP NBC poll
An AP NBC News poll of 1,000 adults shows 45 percent say President Carter has not been tough enough with the Soviet Union, while Americans back a new U S S R nuclear pact by two to one. A majority favor a U S military edge, and 52 percent think the United States should be stronger than Russia. The SALT talks are set to begin July 12 in Geneva.
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China halts aid to Vietnam amid cross border tensions
AP reports China stops all aid to Vietnam and recalls technicians, while 250000 Chinese in Ho Chi Minh City seek repatriation. Vietnamese officials later suggest many may withdraw applications as Soviet backing for Vietnam is pledged and Cambodia war strains persist. Brezhnev pledges Moscow's support amid regional pressure.
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Carter Soviets poll results page illustrated
The AP NBC News poll surveys public opinion on President Carter handling of the Soviet Union. The illustration accompanies the latest findings, reflecting respondents' views on diplomacy, negotiation, and U.S.-Soviet relations.
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Massacre at Rhodesia Farm Claims 14 Black Victims
Salisbury Rhodesia reports a mass casualty attack on a white owned farm. Black raiders killed fourteen blacks including a woman and five children, with survivors recounting violent burnings bayonetings and fires. Guerrillas linked to Robert Mugabe's ZANU operate from Mozambique bases.
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U.S. reporters refuse to participate in trial in Moscow
American reporters Craig BR Whitey and Harold But the judge postponed the trial to July 14. Plaintiffs’ claim allegedly meritless, officials seek to force disclosure of sources. United States argues Soviet law has no reach over Americans reading from America in the Soviet Union. Reporters ordered to present written defense statements by noon.
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