Arabs Form Peacekeeping Force Arrives in Beirut
Beirut Radio reports the first multinational Arab League peacekeeping unit, including Sudanese Libyan and Palestinian troops, arrived at Beirut airport. Syria reportedly agrees to withdraw 2000 troops from Beirut edge as truce talks proceed in Cairo.
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Shapp Backs Carter Nomination Amid Pennsylvania Push
Gov. Milton J. Shapp joined a Pennsylvania rush to back Jimmy Carter for the Democratic presidential nomination. He urged the 178 member delegation to unite, while avoiding speculation on a running mate or his own VP prospects. Labor leader Harry Boyer remained undecided for the New York primary.
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Government Sees Economic Upturn Amid Mixed Signals
Washington reports midyear review projects consumer prices improving and unemployment possibly under 7 percent by year end. Greenspan says inflation around 5 to 6 percent and real GNP growth near 7 percent, but cautions no major forecast shifts despite better tone. May retail sales fall 1.2 percent, marking a second straight decline and the largest drop in 15 months.
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Campaign Fall Leaves Wisconsin Legislator Injured
State Rep. Paul Offner, part of a campaign effort with a construction crew for a senate bid, plunged 25 feet from a building roof in fall that caused multiple fractures and chest injuries. He remained in critical but improved condition as police described the incident and his aide noted the campaign goal of meeting workers.
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Ninth-Grader Wins National Spelling Bee Narcolepsy Triumph
Tim Kneale, 13, of Nedrow New York, wins the 49th annual National Spelling Bee by spelling narcolepsy. Runner up Rachel Wachtel from Wooster Ohio misspells warborough. 87 contestants competed in the Scripps-Howard sponsored event.
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Hays Lays Unconscious After Overdose Report
Rep Wayne Hays lay unconscious in a Barnesville hospital amid reports of an overdose of sleeping pills. Doctors said the severity stemmed from medication rather than self harm and hospital officials indicated he was in guarded condition with unstable vital signs.
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House Approves Revenue Sharing Extension
The House passed a 3 percent four year extension of federal revenue sharing with 361 votes to 3, guaranteeing 6.65 billion dollars annually to cities counties and states. It kept spending rules loose and set the program to end in 1980, amid debates on civil rights protections and local involvement.
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Laurel Mountain Area Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy and hazy conditions through Saturday with an isolated afternoon or evening thundershower. Nighttime lows near mid to upper 50s. Friday high 80 to 85 with Saturday in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds southwest five to 15 mph. Rain chance 30 percent through Friday night. Has it ever occurred to you why they re leftovers.
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