Reinforcements reported in Beirut amid cease fire breach
Gunfire and blasts jolted the Syrian Christian cease fire in Beirut as reinforcements were said to arrive for both sides. Sniper fire killed 15 Christians and wounded 25 on East Beirut bridges. Water lines to West Beirut were cut off in retaliation for a blockade. President Sarkis sped a regional tour to secure Arab support for extending the peacekeeping mandate.
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Vorster sworn South Africa's president in Pretoria ceremony
John Vorster was sworn in as president of South Africa after resigning as prime minister. About 10,000 people attended the open air ceremony in Church Square, Pretoria. R W Botha, defense minister, formed a largely unchanged cabinet.
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Torrijos to surrender government rule today
Brig. Gen. Omar Torrijos ceded Panama's rule to his chosen successor Aristides Royo but will continue guiding the national guard. Royo, 38, will be elected by the National Assembly of Community Representatives to a six year term and lead with Torrijos influence while keeping the left center course. The ceremony occurred as Panama celebrated a holiday with Torrijos honored in City decorations and banners marking "3,650 Days of Struggle and Valor."
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Carter says Sadat can solve West Bank treaty issues
President Carter expressed confidence that Anwar Sadat will not let disputes over the West Bank and Gaza block an Egyptian Israeli treaty. He warned he would veto a 29.6 billion tax cut while favoring a compromise nearer the House 16.3 billion version and will work with tax leaders to reach a signable deal.
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Millionaire inventor to receive Sears check in Chicago
Peter Roberts, who runs a grocery store and an apartment building, becomes a millionaire from a socket wrench he invented as a teen. Sears pays him 1 million dollars for tool rights, after earlier paying 10 thousand to acquire rights, with a lawsuit seeking more if tools are sold.
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Peter Roberts
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck and Co
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Soviets U S plan meeting on grain supplies
A Russian delegation will meet U S officials in Washington to discuss grain supplies for the coming year under a bilateral agreement. The talks follow Moscow discussions and align with USDA estimates placing the Soviet Union’s total grain output near 220 million metric tons. Bergland aims to outline next year’s cropland set aside for price supports, pending White House clearance.
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