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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1978
Page
3
The 12 car passenger train from Gurgan to Tehran was derailed by a landslide 150 miles northeast of Tehran. More than 500 aboard, rescue crews fear rising death toll as injuries mount. The incident occurred in mountainous terrain while passengers slept.
In London a batch of 27 quickie divorces proceeded with Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon among those granted decrees nisi. Judge John Willis dismissed the cases in under two minutes with no appearances required. A private matter followed regarding the couple's royal children.
Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo wraps up a Soviet visit after touring Baku and signing a treaty draft on a nuclear free zone. He notes Latin America’s aim to sign the Treaty of Tlatelolco and says Mexico’s policy remains independent from Washington as Brazil and Cuba loom as signatories. The U S and Soviet Union have already endorsed the agreement.
Refugees returning to Kolwezi face starvation and epidemics as copper mines stay shut. French forces report dead city conditions with no water or food. White foreigners unaccounted for rise to about 300. rebels retreat toward Angola with many hostages. Belgian troops pull back as Paris signals withdrawal after search for missing foreigners.
Barbs from Phil Pastoret note a Senate committee weighing steps to strengthen armed forces personnel. A quip about harmony mentions an old piano tuner shot, reflecting political grim humor about national unity.
The General Assembly opens a two week debate seeking a common strategy to halt the nuclear arms race and redirect funds to peaceful aims. Mondale outlines U.S. stance while Third World nations push for broader nonproliferation measures amid ongoing SALT talks and disarmament discussions.
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