Boeing suspects Soviet copied YC-14 jet design
Boeing officials say the Soviet Union may have copied the YC-14 short takeoff, short landing jet transport design. A Soviet embassy official denies copying, while U.S. analysts note strong similarities and question certainty. Boeing notes both crafts feature high wings two engines and similar tail and gear.
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Oleg Antonov
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Carter and Giscard attend Normandy ceremony at Omaha Beach
President Carter and French President Giscard d'Estaing visit the American military cemetery above Omaha Beach. They place identical wreaths on a bronze memorial and vow that Europe’s freedom will not be endangered again. Giscard speaks of France’s gratitude to those who died for her freedom.
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U S Moves Back Into Mideast Spotlight
U S Ambassador Samuel Lewis briefed Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on President Carters Cairo talks with Anwar Sadat as Washington signals renewed mediation in the Mideast. Begin faces pressure over West Bank settlements amid Egyptian opposition to Jewish outposts and ongoing peace talks slated to begin January 15 in Jerusalem.
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Weather shifts and pension note in regional brief
A cloudy night heads to mild showers Friday with highs in the 50s. Weekend rain or snow possible, cooling trend by Monday. About 2,700 Southern Illinois miners still await February pension checks. Vietnam advances toward Phnom Penh reported by Thai sources. Americans favor import curbs despite higher prices. SIU loses to Indiana State as Larry Bird scores 21 in MVC clash.
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Pinochet bans future elections after landslide plebiscite
Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet declared no more elections or consultations after a 75 percent yes vote in a referendum rejecting United Nations scrutiny and human rights criticism. He told thousands outside government headquarters that Chile would close to UN investigators and move forward without problems, amid chants backing the military regime.
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Burbank Kickball Death Shocks Local School
A 10-year-old Burbank boy, Robert Jordan, died after colliding with another child during a kickball game at Nottiam Elementary School. Police said he struck his head on the gym floor as the gym was left open to neighborhood youths after school hours.
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Miners Withdraw Pickets At Metropolis Terminal
Miners ceased picketing the Cook Coal Transfer Terminal in Metropolis around 8 a.m. as the plant continued coal loading for Ohio power plants. Massac County indicted 12 miners for Dec 14 violence, with seven arrested and five warrants outstanding. Arrested were Ronnie Karr oll, Larry Niebel, Vernon Morris III, Steve Thornhill, Ken Taylor, Gary Hoey, and David Johnson. The 12 face conspiracy, mob violence and criminal destruction charges. they will be arraigned in about two weeks.
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Larry Niebel
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