Arab push at UN delays vote on Palestinian state plan
United Nations debates a U N Security Council resolution calling for an independent Palestinian state expected to vote Friday. The United States vowed a veto to support Israel while Arab allies seek to delay action amid Arab oil concerns and Egypt Israel peace talks.
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Congressmen Abroad on Official Trips During August Recess
Washington AP reports at least 89 members of Congress including 73 representatives and 16 senators are traveling overseas on official duty at taxpayer expense during the August recess. They visit capitals across Europe and Asia, with Rep. James Scheuer leading by seven nations in three weeks.
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California mother wins custody of 3 year old from freeway pic
A 3 year old boy found beside a California freeway is returned to his mother Anita Vega a 20 year old illegal immigrant from Mexico Superior Court Judge William Todd approved welfare officials plan A local family has sheltered the pair Vega said the boy is her son separated last March during a border crossing with the U S Border Patrol
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Legion urges SALT II changes at national convention
The American Legion approved a resolution calling for changes to SALT II to make it genuinely equitable, including limiting Soviet Backfire bomber production and reducing heavy missile launchers while preserving a strong US nuclear reserve. Senate support hinges on verifiability, with Cranston predicting amendments may follow. The convention also opened Legion membership to Vietnam era veterans who served before August 5 1964.
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Unharmed hijacker surrenders after Portland scare
A man believed to carry a bomb hijacked a United Airlines 727 with 119 aboard and forced it back to Portland where he surrendered at 2:25 a.m. PDT. FBI said all passengers and crew were unharmed. Suspect James R. Allbee, 26, of Portland, was taken into custody. A bomb squad found no explosive device after examining his claimed package. An extortion note and device were found at Portland airport earlier.
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State drops all robbery charges against priest
Delaware prosecutors drop all robbery charges against Rev. Bernard T. Pagano the Roman Catholic priest involved in a series of holdups known as the Gentlemen Bandit. The case ends after co-defendant Ronald Clouser Pleaded guilty to three counts of second degree robbery in related incidents in northern Delaware.
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