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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1977
Page
2
President Carter says he will stand by Bert Lance if the White House budget director endures Senate probes. He has no evidence of illegal or unethical acts, though questions remain. Carter spoke to editors at Camp David amid Lance appearances before Congress and prepares talks with Dayan and Arab ministers.
West Virginia stunned 10th-ranked Maryland 24-16 at Byrd Stadium to snap the Terrapins 15-game regular season win streak. QB Dan Kendra connected on a 54-yard pass to Cedric Thomas, and Dave Riley scored twice as WVU built a 24-0 lead before fending off late Terps. Jeff Macerelli and Harold Woods key stops sealed the win in a sellout crowd of 45,123. Maryland’s Steve Atkins and Dan Richards scored late but WVU preserved the upset and moved to 2-0 heading to Kentucky.
Bert Lance disclosed selling a plane to his bank for a 40000 profit in 1975 and taking 1300 free flights. The 7 to 42 hour Saturday session tested ethics and legality of his private finances as Republicans questioned him while Carter officials praised his demeanor.
In New York City a runoff will decide the Democratic mayoral nominee between Rep. Edward Koch and Secretary of State Mario Cuomo after neither secured 40 percent in the Sept. 8 primary. A Friday poll showed both at 40 percent with 20 percent undecided, Jewish and Catholic voting patterns split.
Washington reports China detonated an airborne device at Lop Nor, registering a low yield under 20 kilotons. ERDA and EPA monitor for possible fallout as officials note the test marks China's 22nd nuclear trial since 1964, described as a victory by PLA scientists and workers.
Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan flew from Paris to Israel for an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Begin and top officials after a 24 hour absence. The trip sparked speculation he met a top Arab official in Paris as a new peace plan to present to President Carter was anticipated.
The American lawyer for businessman Tongsun Park said he hopes for a meeting in a neutral country between Park and U.S. investigators probing an alleged congressional bribery scandal. Park is a central figure in a South Korean influence buying scandal and faces a 36 count U.S. indictment for bribery fraud and corruption. William Hundley confirmed immunity was offered to the 41 year old but said the offer was made long ago and is no longer worth discussing.
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