World Spotlight Dispatches From Global Hotspots
A hand grenade injures 19 at a Philippine gas station amid Moro National Liberation Front activity. attacks, floods in India, a triple-murder in Italy, sit‑in call in Lebanon, a foggy Alabama crash, and U.S. notes on religion and women’s work. Ebola? No. In Des Moines a Baptist official questions WORD Inc. Meanwhile Ohio State researchers discuss working women and vitamin use. A jail escapee is captured in Coldwater. IMF sees dollar decline aiding trade. First Lady Carter cites Hispanic appointments.
Carter Seeks Congressional Support for Camp David Pact
President Carter will address Congress at 8 p.m. to urge backing for the Middle East peace plan signed with Israel and Egypt. The Camp David accords envision an Egypt Israel peace treaty within three months and aim to secure Israel’s borders while avoiding U.S. military involvement. Senate leaders praised the agreements while some fear regional reactions could torpedo the effort.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Carter
Camp David
Congress
Middle East
Israel
Menachem Begin
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
White House
Begin
Sadat
Capitol Hill
Richard Stone
D-Fla
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Jordan
Syria
Lebanon
Mideast
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza
Srip
Hussein
Sinai
Jimmy Carter
Somoza Crisis Deepens as Nicaragua Battles Rebels
Nicaragua reports show Somoza forces regaining ground in Esteli and Chinadega while mop up operations continue in Chinandega. In Leon civilians report executions and Red Cross counts 300 dead 3,000 wounded with 7,000 refugees. Border conflicts and Costa Rica tensions draw regional attention as business leaders press for resignations.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
Costa Rica
Organization of American States
National Guard
Esteli
Chinadega
Chinandega
Leon
Red Cross
National Liberation Front
Somozan
Penas Blancas
Massive Iranian quake leaves Tabas in ruins and 15,000 affected
A 7.7 magnitude quake centered near Tabas demolished 40 villages and damaged 60 more in northeastern Iran. Officials fear rising death toll as reports come in from remote areas. Rescue teams work as mass burials are ordered and 700 soldiers join aid efforts across the stricken Kaveer Desert region.
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Philip Dopoulos
Associated Press
Tehran
Iran
Pars
Tabas
Kaveer Desert
National Radio and Television Service
Firdaus
Med
Japanese Ambassador Revealed German Coast Fortifications Plans
Declassified documents show Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oshima unknowingly fed the Allies a 1943 briefing on German coast defenses for France. The 30 page radio dispatch described fortifications, force levels, and tank reserves, allowing Allies to adjust estimates before Normandy.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
France
Hiroshi Oshima
Tokyo
England
Oshima
Holocaust dominates Emmy awards with All in the Family
The 30th annual Emmy ceremony saw Holocaust and All in the Family each win six awards during a four hour telecast. A half hour White House report interrupted time zones to cover the Middle East summit’s conclusion. Holocaust won outstanding limited series and earned acting, writing and directing honors.
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Hollywood
White House
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