Rhodesia presseds Vance and Owen at talks on reform
In Salisbury Rhodesia about 1000 black demonstrators gathered outside a meeting with Cyrus Vance and David Owen to urge Rhodesia’s biracial government to negotiate with black guerrilla leaders Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo. A U.S. official said talks with moderates likely. A two hour session ended with plans for further discussions.
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Rhodesia
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U.S
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Kansas region activists seek Carter impeachment effort
Hutchison Kansas AP American Agriculture movement leaders plan to ask all agriculture states to push for President Carter's impeachment. Lysle Davidson from Johnson Kansas told regional farm strike delegates that Carter bears sole responsibility for the defeat of the emergency farm bill, saying the government is no longer by the people.
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American Agriculture Movement
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Carter
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Johnson, Kan
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Amoco Loss Masked by Parent Firm Income Claim
Examiner Tom Hill at the Texas Railroad Commission session challenged claims that Amoco Gas Co. reported losses while its parent Standard Oil of India Ltd posted a large net income. McKay Chemical’s Thomas Ausley cited 1976 reports showing Amoco a $7.2 million loss and Standard Oil netting $888 million.
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Tom Hill
Texas Railroad Commission
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Standard Oil of
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Amoco
B.E. Mitchell
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La-Vaca Gathering Co
Thomas Ausley
McKay Chemical Corp
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Senate Seeks Breakthrough on Panama Canal Treaties
In Washington the Senate nears a pivotal vote on Panamanian canal treaties. Leaders forecast a razor edge tally as Minority Leader Howard Baker predicts a slim positive outcome and supporters insist they can secure the 67 votes required to transfer control to Panama by 2000.
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Senate
U.S
Panama
Howard Baker
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Japan posts record March current account surplus
Japan reports a preliminary March current account surplus of 2.4 billion dollars, lifting the fiscal year 1977 surplus to 14.13 billion. The overall balance of payments rises to about 3.12 billion, with the year ending March 31 totaling 12.126 billion, vastly higher than 1976.
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Tokyo
Japan
Finance Ministry
Carter Cabinet Meet at Camp David
President Carter and more than two dozen aides and Cabinet officials meet at Camp David to discuss improving their record after 15 months in office. They gather on a chilly mountain top for a Monday Cabinet session following a relaxing Sunday.
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Camp David
Carter
Washington
West Bank outpost resumes after five week freeze
In Jerusalem, settlers report tractors breaking ground for a new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank after a five week construction freeze on the controversial outpost.
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West Bank
Jordan River
Court To Rule On Drunk Test
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if states may suspend licenses for refusing breath tests. It reviews Massachusetts law deemed unconstitutional for pre-suspension hearings. The case echoes a May 1981 Illinois ruling, prompting the Court to restudy the Boston decision after clerical errors.
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Associated Press
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Supreme Court Today
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Michigan
Federal Court
Cable Car Wreckage Eyed at Squaw Valley
Investigators will examine the wreckage of a Squaw Valley cable car that slipped from a cable on Emigrant Mountain. Three dead, about 30 injured as another car with 70 passengers halted 150 feet above ground in subfreezing winds. Rescues took seven hours amid blizzard conditions. Metullurgists and engineers will probe the cause. resort officials declined mountain access Sunday.
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Squaw Valley
Calif
Terrence Ford
Jim Mott
Hans Standteiner
Botulism outbreak in Clovis narrows to 30 cases
New Mexico health officials revise the Clovis botulism outbreak to 30 confirmed cases, with two milder. FDA investigators probe a commercially sold bean salad and peppers while not naming the plant involved. Public health chief Mann notes two mild cases and hopes the outbreak subsides.
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Clovis
N.m.ap
Food and Drug Administration
Dallas
Texas
Theodore Rotto
FDA
Midwest
Rotto
Jonathan Mann
Colonial Park Country Club
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Stock Market Rally Pushes Dow Above 800 Again
New York AP reports a continued stock market rally with the Dow Jones industrial average gaining 18.11 to 813.24 at midday after a sharp Friday rise. Gainers outpaced decliners about five to one on the NYSE as volume hit 29.26 million shares in two hours, inching toward a full-day record. The index broke 800 at the opening, erasing losses since January.
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New York
Dow
Taylor Presented Plaque By County
Scurry County Commissioners paid tribute to Elmer Taylor upon his retirement as County Veterans Service Officer and approved a higher ambulance subsidy. Tommy Galyean reported fewer transfers from Snyder to distant hospitals, linked to more local doctors, justifying the increased funding.
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Elmer L. Taylor
Veterans Service
Scurry
Elmer Taylor
Snyder
Tommy Galyean
Preston Wilson
Charlie Yoast
Commissioners Court
Galyean
Club To Mark 30th Anniversary
The Hermleigh Lions Club marks its 30th anniversary today with a 7 p.m. program at the Hermleigh Community Center. Lions from Snyder and Ira join to honor long-time Hermleigh members with service awards as the Lions Club Governor and District 2-T-2 Lt. Governor attend to celebrate three decades of civic responsibility.
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Hermleigh
Hermleigh Lions Club
Snyder
Ira
Lions Club
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Weather snapshot for Snyder and West Texas forecast
Snyder reports a 7 am Sunday reading of 63 degrees with no precipitation and year to date total rainfall at 2.00 inches. West Texas forecast calls for generally fair skies, windy central and northern areas, cooler temperatures later, highs from 65 to 85 and lows ranging from 36 to 50 with Big Bend valleys in the middle 50s.
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Snyder
West Texas
Big Bend
Tornado Hits Beatrice Nebraska Packed Winds 70 MPH
An Associated Press report describes a tornado in Beatrice Nebraska with winds up to 70 mph. It downed power lines demolished mobile homes and damaged numerous residences. Two men were treated and released for cuts and bruises as minor flooding and hail were reported elsewhere in Nebraska. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for southern and eastern areas.
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Associated Press
Beatrice
Neb
United States
Nebraska
National Weather Service
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