Peace talks in jeopardy as Sadat weighs next move
President Sadat faces a pivotal decision in troubled Mideast peace talks amid Israel and the United States trading blame. Also reported: three U S Navy P-3 Orion planes ditched off Adak Alaska. 15 crewmen aboard, survival uncertain in 10 foot seas as rescue efforts proceed.
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Robert B. Cullen
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Anchorage
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Oil booms and trade in the Middle East charm shoppers in Jidda
In Jidda Saudi Arabia the colorful wife of an African diplomat examines a heavy armband in Badou Souk as a merchant weighs it on a scale. The scene captures the lively trading atmosphere and the ongoing oil wealth influence in the region.
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Otto Dgelling
Associated Press
Jidda
Saudi Arabia
Badou Souk
Justice department to fully probe Arthur Miller death
The Justice Department will investigate the death of Brooklyn civic leader Arthur Miller after a grand jury found no police brutality. Miller died from a broken larynx after an alleged throttling during a parking ticket dispute with his brother. The NAACP challenges the grand jury outcome, citing concerns about police conduct.
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New York
Justice Department
Brooklyn
Arthur Miller
Miller
Grand Jury
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Woman tops El Capitan in Yosemite solo ascent
Beverly Johnson, 31, becomes the first woman to climb alone to the summit of El Capitan, a 3600 foot granite wall. After a 10 day, gear heavy climb with nights in slings, she facing tough days yet persisted, planning a future jump into New Guinea.
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Yosemite National Park
Calif
el Capitan
Yosemite Valley
Beverly Johnson
New Guinea
Johnson
Million prize for cheaper sheep shearing sought in Australia
Australian sheep farmers offer a 1 million prize to anyone who can cheaper defleece a sheep replacing electric clippers. Ian McClymont says a method costing 1 per sheep could save the industry 48 million in the first year as 120 million sheep are shaved at 1.40 using current methods, rising 3 to 4 cents annually.
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Sydney
Australia
United Graziers Association
Brisbane
Ian McClymont
Association
Lower deficit not helping dollar in nervous markets
The US September trade deficit of 1.69 billion dollars surprised by being lower than expected but failed to lift the dollar. Across Europe currencies moved. Frankfurt at 1.7645 marks per dollar, Zurich 1.5105 francs, Paris 4.0525 francs, Milan 796 lire, Amsterdam 1.9250 guilders. London dollar/ pound at 2.0718, Tokyo dollar 179.625 yen, gold around 233.9 to 234.15 per ounce.
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