Egypt shuts Soviet EU cultural centers and consulates
Cairo ordered the closing of cultural centers and several foreign consulates in a crackdown aimed at thwarting opposition to President Anwar Sadat's peace plan with Israel. Premier Mamdouh Salem announced in parliament that centers of the Soviet Union East Germany Hungary and Czechoslovakia and consulates in Cairo of the Soviet Union Czechoslovakia East Germany and Poland would be shut. The action followed Cairo's earlier steps in the crisis.
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Vance heads for Mideast amid peace push and Moscow shift
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance left for the Middle East to urge feuding leaders toward peace while adopting a firmer line against Moscow. He spoke from Andrews Air Force Base and planned a NATO stop before proceeding to the Middle East, as regional tensions rose over Sadat's peace initiative and Arab critics severed ties with Egypt.
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Begin says Israel won’t split Arab foes yet open to peace with Egypt
London AP reports Prime Minister Menachem Begin stated Israel does not seek to divide Arab foes but will consider a peace treaty with Egypt as a first step toward broader Arab peace. He appeared recovered from a stomach upset at a farewell news conference after Sadat’s Jerusalem visit.
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Hunt to resume for stolen loot
Indiana case reports Howard R. Willard convicted of the $6 million robbery and murder of Marjorie Jackson. Prosecutors say $2 million more is buried in the Arizona desert and will be searched soon near the area FBI agents previously uncovered $1.4 million. Willard faces life in prison on a murder conviction with sentencing set for December 23.
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Kelley
Hoover memo reveals Hoover doubts Oswald acted alone
FBI director James Hoover outlined to the Justice Department details about Lee Harvey Oswald, linking him to Fair Play for Cuba Committee activity. He noted Oswald’s Russia links, a prior New Orleans arrest for leaflet distribution, and the rifle and shells found in the building from which shots were fired.
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Rochester man dies from Legionnaire's Disease at Strong Hospital
AP reports a Rochester patient, unidentified and middle aged, died at Strong Memorial Hospital about six months ago from Legionnaire's Disease. Autopsy results completed this week confirm the illness. Buffalo General Hospital previously noted a hospitalized woman with pneumonia later considered Legionnaire's. Strong plans further tests on pneumonia cases of unknown origin.
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Ian Stuard
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Stuard
Graham gives India 100,000 for disaster relief
In Madras, Billy Graham said his Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will donate 100000 dollars for emergency relief after a cyclone in southeast India. He cited unofficial reports claiming up to 100000 dead and 3 million homes destroyed, while official estimates ranged from 10000 to 20000.
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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
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