Syrians assault Aley as Sidon siege tightens Beirut area
Syrian tanks shell the mountain village of Aley 10 miles east of Beirut while artillery seals Sidon port cutting Gaza Palestinians' food and arms. A guerrilla spokesman says assaults are repulsed as casualties rise across Lebanon. diplomatic talks loom in Riyadh with Arafat possibly leaving Lebanon.
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Pair removed for security in Melisha Gibson murder case
A mother and stepfather charged with first degree murder in Melisha Gibson's death were moved from Bradley County Jail to an undisclosed location for security reasons. Sheriff Lawson said no threats sparked the transfer but noted the town’s anger and the need to prevent further harm. Funeral services were held for Melisha, who police say endured days of abuse and a forced hot pepper drink before dying in the living room. The couple previously served six months for past abuse.
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Soyuz-23 Fails to Dock With Salyut-5 Lab
Tass reports Soyuz-23 could not dock with the Salyut-5 space station and began its return to Earth. The two rookie cosmonauts completed the mission after the planned rendezvous was cancelled.
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Dole and Mondale Claim Debate Victory in Houston
In a sharp vice presidential face off in Houston’s Alley Theater, Dole accused Democrats of big spending and labor dominance while Mondale attacked the administration on inflation and unemployment. Mondale and Dole each claimed victory, with Ford and Carter offering praise by phone.
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Experts Give Edge to Mondale in Debate
Walter Mondale drew a unanimous verdict for the vice presidential debate from four prominent coaches who judged the AP televised exchange. They rated Mondale higher across most categories while noting Ford and Carter fared worse alongside their running mates.
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City budget cuts trim $432,350 from capital plan
The Common Council Finance Committee cut $432,350 from the capital portion of the 1977 city and school district budget, lowering the proposed tax increase by 95 cents. Key reductions hit Aviation $162,000 Parks and Recreation $97,000 Public Works $134,000 Transportation $15,000 and a $3,350 car for Consumer Affairs.
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Lightning claims CBA athlete in tragic football accident
Theodore Wadanole a 16-year-old varsity football player at Christian Brothers Academy died after being struck by a lightning bolt as players left the field for practice yesterday afternoon. He died after all-night revival efforts at Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital with an autopsy planned to determine the exact cause. The school and athletic staff described him as an all American boy and a good student, noting that weather concerns led to pulling teams off the field.
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Carter accuses Ford of misrepresenting his campaign stance
Jimmy Carter, at a Kansas City news conference, accuses President Ford of distorting his positions claiming Carter advocates tax increases for the poor and middle class, big spending and a large defense cut. Ford responds that Carter would say anything to win.
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Snow flurries, cold tonight and tomorrow forecast
Partly cloudy and cold conditions persist with a 30 percent chance of snow flurries tonight and tomorrow. Low near 30 tonight, high in the mid 40s tomorrow, with a 30 percent chance of rain. Houseplants should be brought indoors to avoid snowbound damage.
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Outdoor theaters show Xrated films sparks chuckle
A playful urban quip notes that outdoor theaters now screen Xrated movies provoking laughter about birds and deer reacting to the unusual cinema trend and social commentary.
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