Gulf States Demand Superpowers Leave Region
Arab Gulf states and allies urged the United States and the Soviet Union to keep their conflicts distant from the Persian Gulf. Kuwait stressed avoiding foreign interventions while Carter vowed to defend Gulf oil interests if foreign forces intervene. reactions varied from praise to cautious skepticism across Saudi Arabia Jordan Turkey Syria Israel and Britain.
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Associated Press
Persian Gulf
Gulf
Abdul Aziz Hussein
Kuwait
Carter
America
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
U.S
Britain
Moscow
Saudi Arabia
Fahd
Gulf News
Doha
Iran votes in first presidential election amid dissent
Iranians chose a new president amid internal disputes and anti-Khomeini boycotts in Kurdistan. Officials reported enthusiastic turnout nationwide, while a firing squad executed two alleged radicals linked to the assassination of Khomeini allies. The frontrunners included Hassan Habibi and Abolhassan Bani Sadr, with Sadegh Ghotbzadeh also a candidate. About 20 million were eligible. results were not expected before Monday. Diplomatic efforts focused on securing hostages held at the U S Embassy as UN mediation continued.
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Associated Press
U.S
Ayatollah Ruhollah ‘Khomeini
Tehran
Tehran Radio
London
Kurdistan
Iran
Ayatollah
Mohammed Kazem Shariat-Madari
Hassan Habibi
Abolhassan Bani Sadr
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Mrs Dole Helps Kick Off Kansas Day Early
Wichita officials await word on a precious diamond as a city event kicks off Kansas Day celebrations on page 3, while Page 10 highlights cover ongoing community events and state tributes.
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Wichita
Area Weather County Forecast Saturday Snow Likely
Cloudy and much colder with light snow likely Saturday. Accumulations up to one inch. Highs in the teens, Saturday night very cold with lows near zero to 5 above. Sunday partly cloudy and cold with highs in the teens. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts. Snow chance 60 percent Saturday.
Russians Softened Amid Afghan Crisis Says U.N. Envoy
U S ambassador to the United Nations David McHenry said world opinion against the Afghan war is pressuring the Soviet Union. He noted fewer Kabul tanks, some political prisoners released, and suggested sanctions could shorten the duration of Soviet presence, though not trigger immediate troop withdrawal.
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Lawrence
Kan
Afghanistan
U.S
United Nations
David McHenry
University of Kansas
McHenry
Kansas City
Russia
Kabul
1960s Silver Coin Boom Prompts Salt Lake City Trade
Silver coins minted before 1965 surge in value as people cash in dimes quarters and halves for goods or money. Merchants and coin dealers warn of lost numismatic value as some coins head to refiners while others profit from high prices. Some shoppers and merchants find success trading silver for items like salmon and gas but large hoards remain unlikely to turn into widespread deals.
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Salt Lake City
Seattle
Milwaukee
Wauwatosa
Peg Davies
The
Silver Institute
Washington
Bert Hewes
Darrel Miller
Union 76
Columbus
Ohio
Smitty” Smith
Upper Marlboro
Passengers Foil Hijacking Aboard Delta Jet
A hijacker on Delta Flight 1116 from Atlanta to New York demanded Iran and was taken into custody in Cuba after passengers and crew slipped off the plane. The hijacker Samuel Alden Ingram Jr., 29, of Atlanta, surrendered nearly 14 hours later. no injuries were reported.
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Iran
Cuba
United States
Delta Air Lines
North Carolina
Federal Aviation Administration
Fred Farrar
Washington
Delta
Dick Jones
Arthur Nehrbass
FBI
Samuel Alden Ingram ,Jr
Atlanta
Nehrbass
Ingram
New York
Don Vickers
Havana
Vickers
Lynn Martin
Dallas
Senator's MG stolen in Topeka parking lot
State Senator Wint Winter's 1975 MG was stolen from a Topeka street parking space early Thursday. Secretary Lynn Shutt said Winter rode with others home and later borrowed a pickup to reach Kansas City Airport. Police reported the loss at over $100 with NCIC entry. no suspects or leads.
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Wint Winter
Ottawa
Topeka
Lynn Shutt
Winter
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Colorado
Kansas City International
Colorado Springs
John Crofcot
Cedar Point
Sen
Les Holder
Tyler
Kansas Statehouse
Holder
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National Police
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