Marine Kraus freed after six days of captivity in Tehran
U.S. Marine Sgt Kenneth Kraus, held blindfolded and fed bread and water by leftist captors after a gunbattle at the U.S. Embassy, was freed and flown home from Tehran, with intervention by Ambassador Sullivan and a call from President Carter. Kraus, wounded in the embassy attack, described the ordeal and said he is glad to be returning to the United States.
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Babbitt calls border summit on U S Mexico ties
Arizona Governor Babbitt urged a May meeting of U S and Mexican border governors to boost cooperation. He said local officials along the border, with Mexican counterparts, can improve relations faster than Washington. He warned the U S Mexico split is at a turning point and urged border-led initiatives.
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Carter praises Sadat but withholds military aid hike
President Carter commended Anwar Sadat's peace efforts while signaling he will not approve a large new rise in military aid. At a State Department event, Carter noted Sadat's dramatic commitment to peace amid Camp David talks with Egyptian and Israeli negotiators. The White House backs a flexible package approach linking a peace treaty to a broader Middle East settlement, amid debate over ambassador exchanges and military assistance. Saudi Arabia plans to finance F-16 deliveries as talks continue with Defense Secretary Brown and Egyptian leader Khalil and Israeli FM Dayan.
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Marvin and Michele testimony in mansl. of actors case
Witnesses described tensions between Lee Marvin and his former girlfriend Michele Tricia Marvin during 1964 to 1970 living arrangements. Boyd Cabeen testified he advised Marvin to end the relationship and recalled barroom drink incidents and party exclusions on set. The trial continued into week six with industry witnesses expected.
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Labor threatens suit blocking voluntary wage hike
AFL-CIO chief George Meany said unions will sue in federal court to challenge President Carter's voluntary wage guidelines, arguing the seven percent limit and contract sanctions exceed authority. He noted legal claims target the wage price stability program and feared broader disruption of collective bargaining.
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Thai police seize 1674 kg marijuana bound for New York
Thai inspection officials report 1674 kilograms of stick marijuana valued at about 1.35 million dollars found in 26 crates of household items bound for New York City. A Thai woman said she was hired by an American tourist to ship crates to a New York address. police seek the tourist. The marijuana came from Nakhon Phnom, once an American air base during the Indochina War. Police continue to investigate.
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Winnipeg publisher charged with indecency scandal
Richard Malone, 37, publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press, faces three counts of buggery and three counts of gross indecency. He posted $2,000 bail and will appear in court next week. The case follows earlier indecency charges against four men, including Allen Spraggett.
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Robbers seize gems from Nicopeia in Venetian basilica
Four thieves overpowered a guard at St Marks basilica Venice and stole priceless jewels set on the Byzantine Nicopeia image of the Virgin Mary. The heist follows two similar thefts in Turin and Terni in February, targeting jeweled Marian and Saint statues.
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Senate panel backs unofficial Taiwan ties move
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 13 to 0 to establish unofficial U.S. relations with Taiwan and warned an attack on Nationalist China would be of grave concern. The bill, proposed by President Carter and amended by the committee, moves to the full Senate with debate unlikely before March. Confirmation of Letard Woodcock as ambassador to Peking may be delayed beyond March 1, the agreed exchange date.
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Bees Attack 100 at South Africa Track Meet
In Vereeniging, South Africa, hundreds of girls were stung by a swarm of African bees attracted by hair spray at a school track meet. Hospital officials said more than 100 were treated, some at a field first aid tent and others at a local hospital as spectators cheered and helped.
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London civil servants strike across airports and courts
London civil servants including air traffic controllers and customs officials walked out joining a nationwide action against wage guidelines. The 300,000-member union disrupted airports seaports social security offices and law courts while senior civil servants stayed on. Over a million public sector workers rejected the latest pay offer and vowed continued industrial action.
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