Breakthrough Seen in Belgrade Helsinki Follow-Up Talks
Western diplomats report a major breakthrough as the Soviet and American delegations agree to a procedural proposal from nine neutral and nonaligned nations. The Belgrade meeting aims to draft an agenda for a fall conference to review Helsinki agreements on European cooperation and security signed by the Soviet Union the United States Canada and 32 European states.
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Western alliance ties strengthened by Schmidt visit
President Carter welcomed West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt at the White House praising strengthened German American ties. Schmidt pledged West Germany's full contribution to Western security as both leaders touted a deepening alliance and robust cooperation.
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Texas Supreme Court Justice faces federal bid to halt removal
Don Yarbrough with lawyer Waggoner Carr plans a federal restraining order as Texas lawmakers prepare to meet Friday to consider an address directing Gov. Dolph Briscoe to remove Yarbrough from office. Also, St Louis encephalitis unlikely in Houston this year per Harris County Mosquito Control District official. Port Lavaca FBI auditor shot. Darsey, 62, stabilized after motel encounter. In San Antonio, five jailed after narcotics raid yielding over 500 pounds of marijuana. bond set at 50,000 each.
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New York City Hit By Massive Power Outage
Electrical storms triggered a city wide blackout plunging New York and suburbs into darkness. ConEd reported failure spread from small stations to the entire system affecting about 10 million people. Looting occurred in Times Square and other areas while authorities and National Guard moved to restore order and operations at airports and hospitals faced emergency challenges.
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Congress approves neutron warhead development under veto
Washington AP Congress grants President Carter authority to develop neutron warheads with a congressional veto on production. After nine hours of debate the Senate rejected a Hatfield measure to cut funding, sending the bill to a conference. The cost through 1980 is $32.1 million, with NATO use planned in Western Europe.
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Blackout paralyzes New York City in vast outage
New York City faced a massive power blackout as dawn broke after a night of darkness. Mayor Beame urged residents to stay home while power was restored. subway and rail service were down, Wall Street closed, and looting plus injuries were reported across all five boroughs.
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Congressman's wife found dead in suburb after shooting
Jane Young wife of Texas congressman John Young was found with a gunshot wound in her bed at their McLean Virginia home. Police say the death appears self inflicted with a .22 pistol nearby and under medical examiner review. The case arises amid past sex scandal allegations against the congressman.
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CIA chief resigns amid policy clash with Carter
E. Henry Knoche, who ran the CIA day to day for the past year, resigned in an apparent dispute over major changes planned by President Carter. His resignation was submitted to Carter on July 5.
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