Three Lebanese Cities In Violence Escalate Conflicts
In Beirut and nearby areas mortars and sniper fire shattered a Christmas lull as fighting between right wing Christians and left wing Muslims killed at least 40 and wounded hundreds. In Basra a mortar strike killed five, with clashes reported in Tripoli and Zghorta amid broader civil war tolls rising above 6,500 dead and 13,000 wounded.
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Kidnap Victim Talks Sought Over Eritrea Abduction
U S embassy in Addis Ababa said it was in touch with the Ethiopian military regime about the release of American communications expert Ronald Mischalke of Mabel Minnesota who was kidnapped in Asmara Eritrea. Four other Americans kidnapped in Eritrea in the past five months remain captives. Diplomats said Mischalke's capture likely ties to Eritrean rebels who have fought Ethiopia for 13 years.
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Grain prospects brighten for USSR and China in brief
Agriculture Department reports improved winter wheat conditions in the Soviet Union due to December snow, with Crimext now receiving needed precipitation though much winter grain remains vulnerable to cold. China reports increased plantings and healthy wheat stands in early December, aiding foreign grain prospects amid earlier drought concerns. The US expects the 1976-77 crop to meet domestic and export demand if weather holds.
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Drug Gets Go Ahead for Somatestatin Development
The Justice Department will not block somatestatin, a drug claimed to enhance insulin use for diabetes. DOJ had objected in February to licensing talks between the Salk Institute and five pharma firms, fearing antitrust issues. The institute offered licenses to other companies and the department allowed resuming talks with the original five after reviewing further information.
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Syria faces anti-Communist crackdown report amid tensions
Cairo papers claim Syria jailed about 300 Communists in a broad crackdown. Damascus denies arrests and says nothing unusual occurred. Observers warn an anti-Communist drive would anger the Soviet Union, given Syria’s reliance on Kremlin aid.Kaalee Bekdash is described as active. Beirut sources dispute full crackdown. Alfred Atherton visited Damascus amid Middle East diplomacy.
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Peres signals self rule for Palestinians but rejects PLO talks
Defense Minister Shimon Peres stated Israel is prepared to grant self-rule to Palestinians under Israeli control and urged talks with Palestinian leaders. He added Israel will not negotiate with the PLO while in Damascus King Khaled met Assad and Arafat in a flurry of discussions on Middle East tensions.
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Argentina opposition seeks impeachment over crisis after deadly attack
In Buenos Aires opposition deputies from the Popular Federalist Party filed an impeachment motion against President Isabel Peron, arguing only her resignation could restore unity. The move followed reports of up to 150 deaths after a guerrilla attack on an army arsenal south of the capital and an assassination attempt claim by an opposition leader. The chamber's constitutional affairs committee had rejected a prior impeachment bid from another opposition faction.
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Soviet Union launches first supersonic airline flight
The Soviet Union began the world first supersonic air service with an Aeroflot Tupolev 144 from Moscow to Alma Ata. The flight covered 404 miles in about 1 hour 40 minutes, far quicker than conventional jets. Officials celebrated the inaugural journey with Vladislav Popov and Ivan Verlernikay among the attendees.
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