Missing Tennessee girl prompts ransom demand
Jodie Elizabeth Gaines, 18, vanished after leaving a dinner at Carroll Lake Golf Club near McKenzie. An unidentified caller demanded 250000 dollars for her safe return. Family held a news conference appealing for Jodie’s safe contact and readiness to pay. Gaines Manufacturing Co. president Ben Gaines said the missing girl is a devoted family member.
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Afghanistan signals ties with Soviets
Afghanistan’s new military government signaled close ties with the Soviet Union by naming a reported leftist prime minister and receiving Kremlin recognition. A Yugoslav report from Havana said Cuba expressed friendship toward Afghanistan’s new leaders. The Southern Illinoisan details publication offices and pricing.
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Carter Congress to clash over sale of war planes
President Carter and Congress prepare for a policy clash over selling jet fighters to Saudi Arabia and Egypt with Israel included in a 4.8 billion package. The plan, under Senate Foreign Relations and House International Relations review, faces likely opposition but requires 30 days from formal submission to veto.
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Moros' Family Reports New Ultimatum in Kidnap Crisis
A Rome newspaper cites an Il Tempo report that Aldo Moro’s family received a fresh hours‑long ultimatum from Red Brigades demanding CD leadership open talks. The family, calling for action, challenges party leaders to either enter negotiations or convene a national council to decide.
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Corriere Della Sera
Milan
Fatted Calf: Steakhouse Charity Mission In Sanger Texas
In Sanger Texas AP reports on The Fatted Calf a pastor run restaurant where 12 ounce sirloin is offered with a pay-what-you-desire jar. Dr Ron Thomas and volunteers serve meals while guiding patrons with faith, music and a house of worship atmosphere.
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Texas
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Wanda Ragsdale
Begin Meets Vance in Washington as Israel Hails Birthday
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin arrived in Washington for a White House celebration of Israel’s 30th birthday. Vance greeted Begin at Andrews AFB, then meetings at the State Department and White House. Carter hosts a reception for about 1,200 Jewish leaders. Disputes linger over U S warplane sales to Israel Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Dayan and Vance voiced opposing views on arms sales. Carter’s package worth 4.8 billion dollars remains in play but could be withdrawn if Congress blocks parts.
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U.S
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Index dip leaves outlook muddled amid winter weather
The Commerce Department reports a 0.1 percent fall in March for the government's leading indicators index after a 0.5 percent rise in February and a 1.3 percent drop in January. The first quarter figures were distorted by severe winter weather and the coal strike, leaving the economic outlook unclear.
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Commerce Department
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