Lebanese coup leaders threaten to shell palace
Lebanese army coup leaders threaten to shell the presidential palace if President Suleiman Franjieh fails to resign. A column with tanks and light artillery advances on the Beirut outskirts as Franjieh’s loyalists and Christian militiamen defend the palace. Mortar and rocket duels flare in Beirut and northern Lebanon as factions seek Damascus help to avoid a showdown with the Moslem commander who toppled the government.
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CIA cites Israeli nuclear estimate and Soviet space downturn
CIA officials told The Washington Post in a briefing that Israel likely has 10 to 20 nuclear weapons ready for use. They described the Soviet space program as a shambles after multiple rocket failures and said Moscow has abandoned plans for manned lunar missions.
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Mountain district commander leads amid Lebanese coup turmoil
Samad, Mt. Lebanon district commander with Hammana headquarters, reported an ultimatum to Franjieh made with the army high command. Coup leaders hesitated to move openly, fearing defections as many officers are Maronite Christians like Franjieh. In Beirut gunmen clashed in the fire-damaged hotel district, killing 39 and wounding 48 across Beirut and northern Lebanon.
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Communists gain in France as regional races tally
In France 94 regional councils, the Socialist Communist alliance tops 50 percent for a second weekend, winning 905 seats to government coalition 870 as Gaullist rivals lose ground. Local issues drive votes. premier Giscard d Estaing faces a setback though parliamentary fate remains uncertain. Transport Minister Cavaille loses Toulouse seat to a Socialist.
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Grain subsidies for Soviet grain shipments rise to 80 million
Washington AP reports U.S. grain shipments to the Soviet Union will cost taxpayers about 80 million in subsidies for ship operators and workers this year. The figure reflects a Maritime Administration program guaranteeing against losses and the U S Soviet maritime terms. Overall 1977 subsidies total 403.7 million, with 53.4 million for Soviet sales, surpassing prior years.
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Sadat Moves to Scrap Soviet Friendship Pact
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat urges the Egyptian People’s Assembly to cancel the 15 year old Soviet friendship pact. He claims the Soviet Union refuses arms spares and pressures Egypt, signaling a shift toward Western arms supply and a new balance in the Arab–Israeli peace process. The assembly meets to discuss the proposal.
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