Pakistani Troops Mass Near Afghan Border On Alert
The Associated Press reports Pakistan has sent about seven divisions to the Afghan border and moved armored units, with all regional air bases on alert. Soviet helicopters were said to control guerrilla movements as Afghan rebels retreated to mountain villages amid harsh winter and snow.
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Associated Press
Pakistan
Afghanistan
United News of India
Kabul
EFE
Madrid
Spain
Delhi
India
State Department
Hodding Carter
Washington
Moscow
Mladimir I. Osatrovsky
Novosti
Barrier Cleared For Quicker Aid to Pakistan
Washington reports Congress agreed on an accelerated timetable to resume U S aid to Pakistan as early as February The initial 200 million of a 400 million two year package would be split evenly between military and economic aid Defense credits for anti aircraft and anti tank weapons fertilizer and other economic aid were cited The plan awaits quick House and Senate floor action with Zablocki signaling fast approval anticipated
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Stengthen
Afghanistan
Zia
Pakistan
United States
Washington
U.S
Clement J. Zablocki
D-Wis
Zablocki
House
Senate
Clergy Plan Visit to Qom in Hostage Crisis Effort
Four Houston ministers travel toward Qom to present a proposal for a spiritual solution to the U S Embassy hostage crisis. U N officials discuss possible mediation by Kurt Waldheim while Iran voices concern over Soviet troop presence near its northeast border. President Carter’s top aide in Washington commented on the situation.
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Associated Press
Houstor
Qom
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
U.S
U.N
Tehran
Kurt Waldheim
Iran
Afghanistan
Washington
Carter
Buses and Activities Surveyed by Rural Parents
A survey of 40 rural households with junior and senior high students shows most parents back later bus arrivals for after school activities and earlier arrivals for morning cohorts. It also reveals mixed views on kindergarten bus scheduling and notes a pending board discussion.
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U.S.C
Ottawa
Ottawa Board of Education
Judy Wilkins
Americans Shift to Leaner Diets and Better Nutrition
A concise page six summary notes Americans increasingly choose lower fat foods and focus on improved nutrition as part of daily eating patterns. It highlights a broader shift toward healthier choices and informed dietary habits.
Skunk Population Rises in Ottawa Streets
Ottawa sees growing skunk numbers attracted by garbage and rodents, prompting animal control officer Pete Triplett to trap and relocate young skunks. State game protector Johnny Ray cites food and shelter as attractants, advising caution and rabies awareness. Local resident Walter Butler notes many sightings near his store, while neighbors cope with odor using Lysol.
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Ottawa
Walter Butler
Butler
Main
Pete Triplett
Johnny Ray
Ray
Triplett
Dave Day
Day
Ottawa University
Butler's Store
Walt
South Main
Richard Skoog
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1St
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Tony DeLaTorre
George B. Pyle
Lowell Lyons
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