Young tours Africa promising new era in U S relations
Ambassador Andrew Young completed a 20,000 mile tour across eight nations in Africa. He stressed a new era in U S African relations and won praise as a friend in many capitals. Begin in Israel fit to become prime minister after pericarditis diagnosis. Dutch elections see high turnout amid focus on unemployment inflation as terrorism dominates headlines.
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Concorde landing ban extended by appeals court
U S appeals court extends ban on Concorde at John F Kennedy International Airport until June and schedules a hearing next Wednesday to decide if landings should be permitted. If not argued, the ban will be lifted.
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Texas honors Air Force colonel for speed record
The Texas Senate unanimously voted to honor Air Force Col. Robert L. Stephens of Gilmer for breaking the 1965 world absolute air speed record at 2,070 mph in a test plane. He received cowboy boots in a brief ceremony and was praised by lawmakers and his family. In a separate action, Ned Fritz of Dallas and the Texas Committee on Natural Resources secured an injunction banning clear-cutting in Texas four national forests.
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Little Bend land sale faces foreign investor concerns
Texas Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong warns the 212000 acre Anderson Ranch west of Big Bend could be bought by Arab or Japanese investors. He says the land may cost about 8 million dollars and outlines a legislative path funded partly by state and private sources. Opposition comes from real estate agents and some neighbors fearing tax effects and low value.
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Seige Continues as Moluccan Group Holds Train
Moluccan radicals in the Molucco Islands stage a siege against Dutch rule in the former East Indies declaring freedom. In a nearby town another group blocks a passenger train, halting transportation while authorities respond. AP Wirephoto.
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Dutch School Siege: Moluccan Gunmen Hold Teachers and Students
Roald, 9, describes a classroom blackout and hedge escape as six armed Moluccan militants seize his 10 year old brother Johan, 104 students, and six teachers at a Bavensmilde elementary school. Fifteen children were freed. villagers fear violence though locals insist on friendship with Moluccan classmates. The crisis divides the town on the North William’s Canal.
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Carter backs Israel security in talks with Fahd at White House
President Carter told Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia the United States remains deeply committed to Israel's security and a fair Middle East peace. The two men discussed a Palestinian homeland with defined boundaries and outlined a process with some specificity, though their settlement concepts differ.
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Prisoner release may start a riot in Washington prison
Washington State Penitentiary officials plan to release 1 372 inmates over 45 days to avert a riot after a lockdown followed mass inmate violence and a contraband drugs search. A Thurston County judge denied immediate release and kept the gradual plan in place.
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Bentsen Eyes Texas Federal Judge Picks If Bill Passes
District judge appointments loom large as a bill would add 10 federal district seats in Texas and create an 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for Texas and Louisiana. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen would name several picks unless blocked, while Carter aims to curb political influence in appellate posts. Bentsen plans state consultations and background checks, with potential pressure from minority groups.
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Sevareid to trade thinking cap for fishing rod on retirement
CBS News pundit Eric Sevareid plans retirement at 65 delivering his final Evening News commentary on November 30. In a farewell speech to CBS affiliates he joked about choosing fishing over rocking chair while defending television's impact on public discourse.
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