Carter lauds D C leaders for handling siege
President Carter praised Mayor Walter Washington and Police Chief Maurice Cullinane for superb handling of terrorists hostage crisis in Washington. He called the cautious approach effective and noted thanks to ambassadors of Egypt Iran and Pakistan for negotiating with Hanafi gunmen who seized hostages in three buildings.
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Time and faith help end 38 hour siege in DC
Ambassadors carried poetry and sacred texts to Hanafi militants during a 38 hour siege at three buildings in Washington. Police pressure used time and patience to avert mass death, with Mayor Walter Washington calling the end a vindication of the low key strategy and faith on their side.
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Windwhipped brush fires near Palm Springs under control
Wind driven brush fires burned between 0 and 900 acres in rugged mountains near the Palm Springs tramway but were contained by fire crews by about 6 p.m. Thursday with no injuries and no structures damaged. Another 4 acre Ventura County brush fire started by a hot wire from a campfire was also controlled, as winds subsided. A separate wind event rattled windows northwest of Los Angeles, with seismologists unsure if an earthquake, described as a window rattler by residents.
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Gunmen yield ends 38 hour siege in Washington
A Hanafi Moslem group surrendered early today after 38 hours of terror in Washington. Abdul Khaalis and 11 followers were jailed awaiting arraignment while 7 hostages remained hospitalized. Police recovered evidence from the siege sites as the city returned to normal.
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Sword guards at Hanafi headquarters seen on private property
Washington AP reports that during the siege Hanafi Moslems guard their headquarters with curved swords on private property. Police say carrying swords is not illegal unless officers deem the pose of the weapon shows intent to use it unlawfully or dangerously, which could lead to an arrest.
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Carter's early pledge to Shanklin marked White House toast
In 1974 Jimmy Carter met John Shanklin at the Sheraton Carlton and pledged his vote for president over coffee in the Oval Office. Shanklin later brought his daughter and boss to view the moment, calling it the greatest honor to share the White House. The brief exchange began with Carter announcing his candidacy and Shanklin vowing support.
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Freed early hostage greets returning captives at Bnai Brith
Steven A. Widdes, a Duluth native and lawyer, recounts his release after being pistol whipped during a two day seizure at the Bnai Brith building. He joined friends as they walked to freedom, calling the scene incredible and sharing hugs as police surrounded the scene.
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Repel Bien a Business Permit Plan Aims to Cut Red Tape
A streamlining proposal submitted to the Legislature seeks to prevent a bureaucratic trap that once deterred a Dow Chemical plant. Six judges including Assemblyman Willie Brown’s law partner are named by Gov Brown. Mass transit could advance with the Tang Beach oil terminal and pipeline project as deputy supervisor notes. Senate defeats President and reinstates water development projects. Jimmy Carter planned a Clinton, Massachusetts visit but a lethal flap could alter plans. A sex study on teen seduction language is cited by a professor. Car insurance rate variations by territory are deemed unfair by Supervisor Kenateh Hahn.
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Dow Chemical
Brazil Cancels 21Year U.S. Defense Pact
Brazil announces the cancellation of its 21 year mutual defense agreement with the United States amid a dispute over human rights. The Foreign Ministry delivered note to the U.S. ambassador, after Brasília rejected over $40 million in military aid tied to human rights observance.
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Weather Tonight And Saturday Forecast
Tonight fair with low temperatures in the teens. Mountains fair with similar lows. Desert region fair with a high around 74 and low in the mid 70s. Saturday sustains fair conditions across the regions with mild to warm temperatures.
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