Rosalynn Carter faces Brazil clash over nuclear policy and rights
Rosalynn Carter shifts from a praised Peru visit to Brazil where the military regime challenges her husband’s policies on nuclear plant purchases and human rights. In Lima she drew praise for warmth and candor while Brasilia signals a path toward closer US relations amid lingering tensions.
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Kuwaiti forces thwart hijacker on Lebanese jetliner
Kuwaiti troops in mechanic disguises overpowered a wheelchair bound Lebanese man who hijacked a Lebanese jetliner with 112 aboard and demanded 1.5 million dollars. One passenger quoted him saying he was ill and forced to act. All 101 passengers and 11 crew unharmed. The hijacker, Nasser Mohammed Ali Abu Khaled, 28, from Kubaieh, Beirut. He boarded in Beirut in a wheelchair with no security search.
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Ambassador Young urges less Syria on Soviet rights debate
United Nations ambassador Andrew Young says criticizing Soviet human rights policies may be futile and that Moscow cares more about actions in Eastern Europe and increases in budgets for Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty. He spoke in Playboy's July issue.
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Supreme Court Ousts Mandatory Death Penalty for Police Killings
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, barred Louisiana from enforcing a mandatory death sentence for defendants who kill police officers, saying mitigating factors may exist. The ruling leaves open whether such sentences could ever be required for inmates serving life terms. Justice dissents argued to uphold the statute. The decision also touched on welfare eligibility for unwed mothers, congressional veto power, and prosecutor leverage in plea negotiations.
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Haldeman And Mitchell Ordered To Prison
H R Haldeman and John N Mitchell were ordered to report by noon June 22 to begin serving 22 to 8 year sentences for Watergate. Judge Sirica set custody with the department of justice and specified minimum security facilities at Lompoc California and Allenwood Pennsylvania as possible prisons.
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Many Meetings On CC Slate
A busy four day schedule at Snyder Chamber of Commerce includes the industrial foundation board at 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the Scurry County Board of Development at 4 p.m. A Chamber July 4th committee meeting is set for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, with Roy Kidd leading planning sessions through Independence Day at Towle Memorial Park. The Chamber board meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and the Gold Coaters hold a Friday noon luncheon at the Shack.
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Weather Summary for Snyder and West Texas
Weather data shows Snyder with highs near 91 and 90 degrees over Saturday and Sunday, lows mostly 63, 65, and 65 at 7 am readings, no precipitation noted. West Texas forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with minimal temperature changes through Tuesday and widely scattered thunderstorms tonight, highs in the 80s in mountains and 90s in southern areas, and lows from 50s to 60s elsewhere.
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Push Slated On Delinquent Taxes By County Officials
County Tax Assessor Clarence Minton told the commissioners he plans to hire a temporary worker from the Ira Independent School District to aid in delinquent tax collection. The county will maintain regular collections while seeking to keep staff numbers at 10 after revaluation work finishes. Bids were opened for a sweeper for Precinct 4, with Commissioner Jess Everett to review them before recommending.
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Three Women Injured In One-Car Crash Near Helmleigh
A 1975 Datsun overturned three times about 4.9 miles south of Helmleigh on US 84. Driver B Gaye Karp of Dallas, 36, and two passengers Kim Seene, 15, and Kelly Seene, 14, were taken to Cogdell Memorial Hospital with varying injuries. Karp in fair condition with possible head injuries, Seene sisters in fair and good condition respectively. car destroyed.
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Helmleigh
Police investigate assaults on Dallas newsmen near union hall
Dallas police say they expect to finish probe today into attacks on news crews from two television stations. The incident happened Sunday on public streets near the South Dallas meeting hall of Local 745 during a Teamsters union gathering.
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Americans Still Drive Fast But Slow Comparison 55 mph limit
The nation remains under a 55 mph speed cap three years after its enactment as drivers inch up past the limit. AP findings show rising tickets since pre-crisis days, with enforcement strong but many motorists exceeding the limit by 5 to 10 mph. States report varying fines and cautious optimism as averages climb in North Dakota Georgia South Carolina Idaho Kansas and more.
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