Iranian opposition rejects coalition amid strike driven crisis
Iran's National Front led by Karim Sanjabi rejects forming any coalition with Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and vows continued strikes as the main opposition tactic. The group seeks martial law end, release of prisoners, and a referendum on weakening or abolishing shah's powers, while religious dissidents oppose Western reforms. Nationwide strikes cripple government services, with 1.1 million public workers affected and daily losses mounting.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Karim Sanjaby
National Front
Sanjalii
Paris
Ayatullah Khomaini
Torm
Sus Ces Bet Lee Leda
Kidnapped winemaker's daughter rescued in Mexico City
Brianda Domecq de Rodriguez, 36, daughter of Don Pedro Domecq, was rescued unharmed after police stormed a walled house in a lower-middle class area near downtown Mexico City. Four men were arrested on multiple kidnapping charges. ransom reportedly discussed as five million dollars. The victim, New York born mother of two, said she was held blindfolded since Tuesday and police located her without a disclosed method. Her father, 77, is described as in delicate condition. the family denies paying any ransom and cites political motive for the crime.
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Mexico City
Brianda Domecq de Rodriguez
Don Pedro Domecq
Associated Press
Arcedemors
Somoza Proposes Changes to Win U.S. Aid in Nicaragua
President Anastasio Somoza outlines reforms to the police national guard and judiciary in a national broadcast as a reply to President Carters demand for democratic changes. A referendum would decide which of 16 opposition parties can run in 1981 elections, with U.S. aid previously cut off.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
United States
St. Louis
Carter
Somoza
Twuly
Supreme Court
Coccan
Guerrilas
Sandinista National Liberation Front
Guatemala
Republic
Wich
National Guard
U.S. State Department
Two Civilians Die as Mortar Fire Escalates in Beirut
In Beirut a mortar and machine gun attack killed two civilians and wounded three, threatening a five week ceasefire between Syrian forces and right wing Christian militias. The Voice of Lebanon confirmed the fatalities while Beirut Radio cited government efforts to curb truce violations. An Indian Embassy car carrying its ambassador and two others was struck in Chiyah but no injuries were reported.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Syran
Christan
Voice of Lebanon
Radio
Beirut Radio
Elias Sarkis
Chiyah
Carter signs bills amid push for three more actions
President Carter moved quickly signing measures to curb risky banking, extend conservation funding for parks and urban projects, and broaden Endangered Species Act rules while weighing three remaining bills on beef imports textiles and nurses’ training. He warned those could die at midnight if he did not act, as he also signed provisions on PCP penalties and nutrition programs for schools and mothers.
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Washington
Carter
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Congress
Agriculture Department
Washington D.C
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp
San Antonio Missions National Park
Rockwell Legacy Sparks Fevered Demand After Death
Norman Rockwell’s death ignited a nationwide surge in interest and prices for his works. Galleries report sold-out demand, with originals likely to fetch new highs as dealers hold back sales. In Stockbridge, the artist’s longtime town, 2pm funeral at St. Paul’s and burial at Stockbridge Cemetery marked a civic tribute to his 25 years there.
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Siockdridge
Massars
Norman Rockwell
Rockwell
Boston
Robert Vase
New York
Saturday Evening Post
San Diego
California
Rockwells
Stockbridge
Eleanor Ettinger
New York City
United States
Ste Pees
Postal deficit dips below prior year forecast
Washington AP The Postal Service projects a fiscal year deficit far lower than last year 588 million. Postmaster General Bolger said audit results will show the year ending Sept 30 is nowhere near the 1.3 billion deficit forecast earlier If the 1977 78 shortfall falls below 648 million it would mark a third straight year of trims Bolger cited higher mail volume and a rate increase from 13 to 15 cents as factors Total volume last year reached about 8 billion pieces bolstered by the rate rise Board sets next year s mail site standards to begin March or April delaying until after Christmas to let readers use up small mailings.
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Washington
Postal Service
William F. Bolger
Bolger
Wing found in Atlantic linked to missing South Carolina plane
Coast Guard identified a Atlantic wing as part of a Piper Cherokee missing with four people aboard. The aircraft disappeared Wednesday afternoon en route from Myrtle Beach to Salisbury as dense fog delayed search efforts.
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Portsmouth
Atlantic Ocean
Virginia
Coast Guard
Ed Moreth
Ee Reserva
Point Brown
Moreth
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Smyrna
Del
Tyler Divine
Federal Aviation Administration
Salisbury
Smoking Ban Extends Across Federal Washington Parks
Federal park trails in the Washington area Ban smoking due to dry weather. Campgrounds and picnic areas closed at Catoctin Mountain Park Prince William Forest Park and Greenbelt Park. Open fires prohibited across all National Capital Parks units in the region.
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Washington
Clo Canal
Catoctin Mountain Park
Thurmont
Prince William Forest Park
Quantico
Greenbelt Park
Maryland
National Capital Parks
National Park Service
Sevice
Two Theories Considered in King Assassination
Washington AP reports House Assassinations Committee hearings examined two possible angles in Martin Luther King Jr. murder. The first questioned whether killer James Earl Ray hated black people or acted from jealousy over a prostitute’s favors. The second probed whether Memphis police officials helped the assassin escape or concealed a conspiracy. Evidence remained inconclusive on both points. Several witnesses described police handling errors and transfers around King's motel, but no proof of conspiracy. King had traveled to Memphis to support a black workers' strike.
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Ray
Committee
Robert Blakey
King
Memphis
Ed Redditt
Redditt
Independent haulers urge weekend strike against Teamsters contracts
The Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers led by William J. Hill calls for a protest weekend by independent drivers east of the Mississippi. Some have reportedly honored the call, but confirmation is pending as industry groups urge carriers to honor existing contracts.
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Pittsburgh
Teamsters Union
William J. Hill
Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers
Teamsters
Hill
Independent Association
Mississippi
U.S. Steel
Michael Parkhurst
Preas
Parkhurst
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