Slaying of Moslem Leader’s Sister Triggers Kidnappings and Fighting
In Beirut tensions rise after the slaying of Linda al Atrash, sister of Kamal Jumblatt. Reports say 35 kidnapped and 11 Moslems executed amid heavy fighting near Andket. At least 48 killed and 96 wounded overnight across Beirut fronts. Raymond Edde wounded earlier. Jumblatt postpones talks with President-elect Sarkis as funerals proceed.
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Jumblatt
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Elias Sarkis
Noha
Samar
Sarkis
Mokhtara
U S moving toward full diplomatic ties with China
Washington officials deny a tanking House member's claim that the Ford administration plans full diplomatic relations with China after the November elections. They reaffirm steps toward normal relations with Peking but insist there is no timetable. Rep Clement Zablocki warns of potential Taiwan relations termination, but officials say policy will not rush.
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Peking
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D-Wis
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Zablocki
Fistfights erupt in British Parliament after Tory loss
In the House of Commons, Labour and Conservative MPs clashed after a one vote defeat, with Michael Heseltine swinging the ceremonial mace and others grappling amid shouts as Speaker Thomas adjourned the session.
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House of Commons
Gusoud Dumloumbugil
Janulae
Michael Heseltine
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Heseltine
Nigel Lawson
Laboute
Peter Snape
Andrew Faulds
George Thomas
UN Council Seeks Six Month Extension of Peacekeeping Force
The Security Council meets to extend for six months the UN Disengagement Force at the Israeli Syrian border. Secretary-General Waldheim is praised for winning Syrian consent amid political tensions as observers weigh implications for his re election. In London, former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan is hospitalized with a bloodstream infection and will be bedridden for weeks.
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Syria
Israel
Ivor Richard
Waldheim
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King Edward VII Hospital
Macmillan
U N Trade Talks Collapse at Nairobi Conference
Negotiations at UNCTAD in Nairobi to set up a $6 billion fund for price stabilizing stockpiles of 10 commodities failed. Delegates from over 130 nations faced deep rich vs poor splits as leaders warned of potential upheaval if no compromise emerges. The rich nations oppose wide concessions citing overproduction risks.
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Kenya
United Nations Conference On Trade and Development
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United States
Radiation traced to Moscow embassy phone line exposure
The U.S. ambassador in Moscow Walter J. Stoessel Jr was exposed to radiation carried into his embassy office via his telephone line. A State Department source said CIA technicians first detected the phone-wire radiation several weeks ago.
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U.S
Moscow
Walter J. Stoessel Jr
State Department
Central Intelligence Agency
Radiation beams from Soviets target Moscow Embassy, CIA notes
The CIA traced microwaves likely beamed at the U S Embassy in Moscow to block or enable eavesdropping on top diplomats including Stoessel. New tests showed higher radiation than State Department readings due to faulty equipment, with radiation reaching Stoessel’s office via telephone lines and wiring. Aluminum shielding had been added to windows since February.
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Bureau of Security
Stoessel
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