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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1978
Page
3
Canberra reports state funeral planned in Melbourne on Friday for Sir Robert Menzies who led Australia for 19 years and died at age 83. Prince Charles may attend representing Queen Elizabeth II. James Callaghan discussed attending as well.
In Santo Domingo President Balaguer, 70, seeks a fourth term amid a close contest with PRD candidate Antonio Guzman, a 67 year old businessman. The PRD leads in business circles and dominates Santo Domingo ballots, while Balaguer touts economic recovery and political peace since the 1965 civil war.
Washington AP reports Senate approved Carter three way arms sales totaling 5 billion to Egypt Saudi Arabia and Israel after a long debate. Supporters praised moderation and deterred threat to Israel while critics warned the pledge to Israel was weakened. The vote split along party lines with 54-44 in favor of the deal.
Official returns from Rome and other towns show Christian Democrats at 42.5 percent and Communists at 26.5 percent after ballots held Sunday and Monday. The results, in protest over Aldo Moro’s murder by the Red Brigades, mark a shift from 1972 and 1976 municipal elections but leave Andreotti's minority government with a parliamentary majority. The Socialists and other moderate leftists rose to 21.3 percent. the Italian Social Movement fell to 4.5 percent. The rest of 2.5 million votes spread among smaller groups.
Pacific islanders affected by World War II battles push for full restitution from Japan and the United States. Raymond Setik from Truk atoll argues Japan bears moral and legal responsibility, noting the $5 million contribution and calling for settlement of claims for events at Majuro Kwajalein Peleliu Saipan. The Trusteeship Council began hearings on U S administration of 2141 islands, a trust territory, amid demands for compensation.
The State Department weighs evacuating an estimated 80 to 100 Americans from southern Zaire amid insurgent advances toward Kolwezi in Shaba province. Belgian and Zambian sources report rebel gains near Kolwezi and Mutshatsha with conflicting airport news, while the U.S. coordinates possible action with Belgium and France and notes expatriates in the area, including Morrison Knudsen workers.
Government officials tell a House subcommittee that deep sea burial in undisturbed sediment 600 miles north of Hawaii is an intriguing concept but requires care. They cite a survey finding sediment that has not shifted in about 70 million years as supporting evidence for potential disposal locations.
A 30 family tribe named Taotbato or stone people was found living in caves along a crater wall on Palawan Island 430 miles southwest of Manila. They subsist on cassava and roots and obtain water from a valley river fed by a large cave. President Marcos and officials visited by helicopter. Population and tools unclear.
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