Commandos Remains Identification at Dover Base
At Dover Air Force Base officials say they will not reveal when the civilian Defense Department team will finish identifying the eight American commandos killed in the aborted Iran rescue mission. Nine coffins arrived with Iran’s claim of nine or ten bodies. mortuary officials assess if the ninth coffin holds an Iranian civilian. Flags stay at half staff through Friday. a national memorial will be held in Washington.
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Delaware
Defense Department
Iran
Ed Hainey
Carter Administration
U.S
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United States
Maj
Sam Floca
Washington
Castro manipulating Cuban boatlift caos at Key West
U S officials struggle to manage a flood of Cuban refugees as Fidel Castro appears to steer the flow. More than 4 090 refugees landed on Wednesday and the 17 day total tops 24000. A new processing center will open at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. FBI says Cuban spies are among arrivals. exact count unclear.
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Fidel Castro
U.S
Fort Chaffee Army Reserve Base
Fort Smith
Ark
Thom Casey
Freedom Flotilla
Castro
FBI
Arthur F. Nebrbass
Miami Herod
West to Vote GOP As Carter Policies Face Reversal
GOP platform writers heard Sen. Tet Stevens Alaska assert the West will back Republicans in 1980 but only if the platform pledges Western rights and problems will be solved with Western solutions. The 106 member panel will meet in Detroit July 7 to draft the platform for the national convention.
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Alaska
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Gerald B. Ford
Texas
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Senate
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Israelis raid Palestinian base in southern Lebanon ambushes
Israeli commandos struck from the sea ambushing two bands of Palestinian guerrillas deep in southern Lebanon early today, killing four. In Jerusalem’s Israeli-occupied sector, Palestinian students from two schools reportedly stoned cars while about 258 youths marched toward the Jewish quarter but were dispersed. Tel Aviv said some terrorists suffered injuries and vehicles were destroyed, with troops safe.
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Lebanon
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Poser
Jerusalem
Jerseli Command
Tel Aviv
Lack of hearing on Mandel leases probed
Baltimore AP report notes the General Administration repents and has nothing to do with the Mandel leases. The brief item hints at scrutiny over a lack of hearing but provides few specific names or dates.
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Baltimore
General Administration
Nomination in Silver Spring in political sting report
An AP report quotes George Beak questioning aim of a tentative GOP plan and rail against Reagan era politics. The piece notes political connections involving Rotary clubs, bidders, and figures such as W. Dale Hess William Rodgers Marvin Mandel. Bart from the GSA Inspector General outlines findings to the FTeam.
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Silver Spring
George Beak
Wating Companies
W. Dale Hess
Wiliam Rodgers
Ereif Batten
Karen Tarteptios
Marvin Mandel
Wiz-Tv
Mayor sets closed budget hearings in Frederick
Frederick Mayor Ronald N. Young announced that public discussion on specific budget proposals will not be held, with citizens allowed to offer suggestions. The budget is being prepared by the mayor with aldermen and department heads, following charter provisions. Treasurer Betty E. Rice said next year’s revenues may rise about 22 percent, and the mayor may keep the current $1.70 property tax rate. Details will be released in the budget message and draft budget before the board of aldermen.
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Mally
Betty E. Rice
Board of Aldermen
State cracks down on FCC repayment deadline
The state sets an August deadline for Frederick Community College to repay 115000 tied to an enrollment scandal. FCC president Dr Jack B Kussmaul says the board will discuss the repayment at its May 21 meeting, while noting a 10 year repayment window and potential fund deductions. Local officials and college leaders weigh negotiating options amid broader budget implications and prior misconduct by former dean Patrick Christof.
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Kussmaus
Kussman
Kussmaul
FCC
Frederick County
Patrick L. Christof
Christof
Anne Arundel County
State Community College Board
Galen Clagett
Clagett
Yugoslavia bids farewell to Tito in Belgrade funeral
In Belgrade a vast funeral for Josip Broz Tito gathered hundreds of thousands of mourners. Soviet leader Brezhnev attended with other heads of state as Yugoslav leaders and regional representatives followed a parade to Tito’s gravesite. The ceremony honored Tito’s wartime Partizan resistance and his lasting influence on Yugoslavia’s postwar leadership. Foreign dignitaries included Walter Mondale, Margaret Thatcher, Helmut Schmidt, and Hus Guofeng. Valery Giscard dEstaing and Jimmy Carter did not attend.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Josip Brox
Seikt
Wecigliet
Pwowr
Leonid Brezhnev
Tito
Partizan
Imo
Stalin
Lng
Belgrede
Alexander
Ferekge
Missien
Walter F. Mondale
Brerhoey
Hus Guofeng
Brush
Margaret Thatcher
Helmut Schmidt
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Carter
Congress moves toward balanced federal budget plan
Washington report shows Congress advancing a balanced budget effort as a recession looms and unemployment fears threaten to disrupt progress. The Senate and House push parallel, defense-focused steps while party lines shape support and concerns about spending. Budget committee proposals await final votes and potential amendments before year end.
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Congress
Senate
Tor Huh
Wil
Getic
Werk
Piller
Tte
Rambling highlights from a cluttered news page
Investigative columnist Jos Almoresa questions a ramen rescue, Newoman Teak eokecaicae Boson Noite Treasury on the warpath against the Federal Reserve. Donald J Frederick notes Antarctis metcerke. Dr. Lawrence Lamb explains the role of boee martes in bleed cell production. Louie Rebereer suggests Americans are realy gamblers at heart.
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Warrington
Jos Almoresa
Newoman
Louie Rebereer
Signs point to worsening recession and lower rates
Washington reports show consumer installment debt up modestly in March as Carter credit controls take hold. Banks cut prime rates to 17 percent, mortgage rates falling toward 12 to 14 percent by year end while the first quarter trade deficit hits a record 122 billion dollars amid higher petroleum and metals imports.
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Carter
Chase Manhattan
Bank of America
California
Home Savings & Loan Association
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Com
Fragmented Local Weather Card From OCR Scan
Incomplete OCR notes show scattered weather data with illegible city names and sporadic wind and temperature figures. The fragment mentions showers and mild to cool conditions with unclear references to locations and times.
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