Smith Fails To Sway U.S. On Rhodesia Crisis
Washington AP reports Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith failed to sway U.S. officials over his plan for black rule in Rhodesia after a two hour State Department meeting. A joint British American statement urged a conference with all parties for a transition to majority rule while noting no sanctions relief. Meanwhile Detroit AP notes U.S. Rep. Charles Diggs faces punishment after conviction, plans to resign committee posts, and may seek re election. a Detroit Free Press editorial calls for his resignation.
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Memphis and Cleveland Schools Face Strikes Across Districts
Teachers in Memphis begin a strike after a 2 659 to 973 vote rejecting a 5.4 percent raise, with plans for contingencies to keep 113 000 pupils in class. In Cleveland, 100 000 students await classes as six unions vote again on an 8 percent raise linked to a state loan guarantee, amid arbitration talks and back-to-work orders.
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Yom Kippur Begins In Israel Amid War Remembrance
Israelis mark Yom Kippur with shop closures and halted transit as thousands attend evening prayers in Jerusalem. The holy day renews memories of the 1973 Arab siege and war while hopes grow for peace treaties with Egypt and other neighbors. Prime Minister Begin planned prayers, though resting at home after recent exhaustion.
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USDA to Launch New Media Campaign for Kids Health
Washington AP. USDA to overhaul nutrition education aids with a pilot multimedia campaign aimed at children ages 5 to 12. Plans include TV spots and contracts from agencies, universities, and researchers to craft messages encouraging breakfast, snacks, and more fruits and vegetables amid potential cancellation of popular mascots Molly Moo Gussie Goose Mary Mutton and Fred the Horse.
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Israel plans 2 billion Negev towns near Sinai border
Development authorities in Tel Aviv seek over 2 billion dollars for new Negev communities and five towns, with 4000 residents from Sinai settlements to relocate. Plans include 20 western Negev settlements near Kerem Shalom, an Egyptian demilitarized zone, highways, and an international airport at Beersheba.
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