Editorial: Outguessing Mother Nature and a Wary Forecast
The piece notes the winter of 1977 78 ranking as the coldest and wettest on record and forecasts a potential period of severe weather ahead. It highlights Dr Reid Bryson and others predicting more cold winters and hot summers, driven by evolving forecasting tech. Satellites radar and computer advances are set to improve predictions, enabling better preparation even if prevention remains elusive.
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National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration
Reid Bryson
University of Wisconsin
U.S. Mideast
Southeast
Pacific Coast
Bryson
U.S. Weather Service
Earth
Hotel people fight to preserve deductions
AP analysis on hotel and motel groups lobbying to maintain deductibility of business meal expenses. Leaders like The Sheraton Corp. argue a 50 percent cut would cost up to 93,000 lodging and 30,000 related jobs, while critics say the issue centers on personal pleasure versus legitimate business expenses.
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John Cunniff
New York
Howard P. James
House
Way and Means
James
Sheraton Corp
American Hotel & Motel Association
Carter Administration
Carter
Today in history highlights and notable birthdays
On April 5 in history several events stand out including George Washington's first veto in 1792 and the Mayflower's first return trip in 1621. Notable births include Sir Joseph Lister in 1827, and reflections note the Rosenbergs and Churhill among others. Birthdays feature Bette Davis and Gregory Peck.
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Associated Press
George Washington
Plymouth
Mass
England
Joseph Lister
London
Daniel Bakeman
Freedom
N.Y
Julius
Ethel Rosenberg
New York City
Soviet Union
Winston Churchill
Howard Hughes
Acapulco
Mexico
Houston
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
Peking
China
Anwar Sadat
Washington
United States
Egypt
Almanac Q A: Cabinet Ages and State Heights
The World Almanac presents a Q A about the oldest U S cabinet department and the newest cabinet post. It also asks for the highest state in the union and includes garbled text with foreign characters and unclear entries.
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U.S
Union
UN Peacekeepers Return to Lebanon Crisis
The United Nations authorizes a multinational force to southern Lebanon with swift Security Council action and Israel’s pledged cooperation. The mission aims to supervise Israeli withdrawal while questions remain on restoring Beirut’s authority over regions south of the Litani. This marks the third UN force along the Israeli-Arab front.
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United Nations
Mideast
Lebanon
Security Council
China
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Israel
Therr
Beirut
Litani River
Sinai
Golan Heights
UN Truce Supervision Organization Faces Lebanon Challenge
Commentary notes the UN truce force in Lebanon, its six month mandate, and the role of Palestinians who have not agreed to or been asked for the UN presence. The piece highlights potential outcomes depending on Palestinian cooperation with about 4,000 peacekeepers and the risk of wider regional impact.
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Mideast
Kashmir
Cyprus
Lebanon
United Nations
Lost World War II Treasure Links Marcos to Leber Group
Washington column claims hidden loot from Japanese looters, mapped locations in the Philippines, and a Marcos led operation named Leber to recover and melt down treasure worth billions. It cites eyewitnesses, confidential documents, and tapes alleging government involvement and secret codes.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
East
Asia
Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
State Department
Marcos
Charlie
Fabian Ver
Jimmy
Luzon Stevedoring Corporation
Manila Bay
United States
Leber
Leber Combine
Primitivo Mijares
Sierra Madre
Eileen Canzian
Anderson
Amelito Mutuc
Leber Group
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Ken Dulaney
Governor's Office of Migrant Affairs
Neil Messick
Association
By Roger Bollen
Mark Twain
the World Almanac
Sulejjy
Donald F. Graff
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
Jerusalem
Balkans
Indonesia
Congo
New Guinea
Yemen
Korea
Merry
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