World Flight Marks 50 Years Since Pioneer Route
Spotlight reports Flight Lt. David Custer in a 10 000 mile flight from Britain to Sydney in a Tiger Moth to commemorate Bert Hinkler's 1928 pioneer trip. Custer faced weather and plane issues but completed the celebratory journey.
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Carter presses Begin on West Bank pullback during talks
President Carter pushes Prime Minister Begin to commit to withdrawal from the West Bank as part of a Mideast settlement. Talks focus on Palestinian issue and Arab-Israeli declaration of principles with hopes of resuming Egypt-Israel negotiations.
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Terrorists share violence bond across nations and groups
An AP survey traces a global web of terrorism from Red Brigades to the Netherlands Moluccans and PLO linked activity. It notes 1,150 acts since 1967 across 56 countries with hundreds of bombings hijackings and kidnappings. It details organizational diversity and major security escalations worldwide.
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Heavy fighting persists after cease-fire claim in south Lebanon
In south Lebanon heavy shelling and clashes continued overnight between Israeli troops and Palestinian guerrillas despite Israel's cease-fire proclamation. The Palestine Liberation Organization said Israeli artillery hit Nabatieh and rockets pounded positions on both sides of the border, while guerrillas targeted Israeli forts and claimed to destroy an armored car. U.N. troops prepared to deploy as the Security Council authorized a 4,000-strong interim force to depart.
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Health bills investigated by FTC on Blue Shield control
FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk said the commission is examining whether physician control of Blue Shield boards drives higher medical bills. He urged jurisdiction over non profit groups and noted 469 Blue Shield plans have boards dominated by doctors or doctor-hospital pairs. Rosemary Poole urged a 25 percent cap on physician board members.
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Eastland to retire after 36 years in Senate
Senator James Eastland of Mississippi announces retirement at end of sixth term in January. The 73 year old Democrat says he will not seek another term and has informed state officials and party leaders. Eastland has chaired the Judiciary Committee and opposed civil rights measures while wielding influence over federal judges.
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