Thousands flee as tropical storm Chris nears Gulf coast
Thousands abandon homes and move to higher ground as tropical storm Chris strengthens off the Louisiana Texas coast. Gale warnings persist while about 6500 Cameron Parish residents and offshore oil workers evacuate. center of the storm near Lake Charles, forecast to hit southwest Louisiana or upper Texas coast with 4 to 7 foot tides and heavy rain.
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Arab summit proposals mark turning point in Middle East peace
Arab leaders at the FEZ summit signal implicit recognition of Israel's right to live in peace. The proposals describe a just peace and represent a significant shift in the 44-year conflict, viewed as momentous by observers though not all Israeli leaders share the optimism.
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Shultz Gromyko to Meet at United Nations
Secretary of State George P. Shultz will meet Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko at the United Nations on September 28, marking the first talks since June. Officials said the discussions would cover several issues and are not expected to lead to Reagan Brezhnev summit plans. The move follows a U.S. initiative on Arab Israeli talks amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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Reagan aide says he spoke to 17 senators about votes
Press secretary Larry Speakes said President Reagan called 10 senators Thursday and seven more Friday to lobby for votes. He did not disclose whether those calls swayed the senators. Secretary Shultz called a Senate panel a Moroccan Arab resolution a possible breakthrough if it implies recognition of Israel but unclear on meaning. In the House, Justice official defends witness protection amid claims of crime sprees by new-identity mobsters. A separate panel report cites Medicare pacemaker misuse and 2 billion annual overspending. witnesses say about a third of implants are unnecessary and costs inflated by hospitals.
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Seime River Current Skims Toward English Channel
France's Seime River rises near 1,545 feet above sea level and travels eight miles to the English Channel. National Geographic notes the river's placid flow, with even a stiff breeze capable of momentarily reversing the current along its short course.
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Weather outlook for eastern U.S. through weekend
High pressure keeps fair warm weather across the eastern U.S. Mostly sunny in Western Maryland with highs mid 90s and cooler nights near 60. Maryland mountains see mid 70s to near 80 with sunny to partly cloudy skies. Ocean City beaches stay sunny and warm with mid 60s to mid 70s weekend highs. Winds 5 to 10 mph, generally calm otherwise.
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Helicopter crash at West German air show leaves 44 dead
A US military helicopter crashed onto a busy highway during an air show in Mannheim West Germany killing all 44 aboard. Victims included American British French and West German nationals. The Unipous helicopter reportedly carried five American crew members and 39 skydivers.
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