Zaire and Ethiopia Engage Rebels Across Africa
Zairean paratroopers close on Kolwezi as about 3,000 foreigners are held by rebels. Most Americans in Zaire evacuated by land and air, avoiding use of the 82nd Airborne. In Eritrea, Ethiopian and Cuban backed forces break siege with tanks and artillery, moving 20,000 troops in a pincer move.
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U.S. weighs options as Africa fighting widens
Page A-3 reports Ethiopia and Zaire conflict dynamics with 3,000 foreign workers at Kolwezi amid efforts to evacuate nationals. Ethiopian forces push with tanks and air power in Shaba province, while port bombardment at Assab raises Red Sea tensions. Rhodesia records 50 civilian deaths in a night firefight as the five year war widens, with 11,000-plus fatalities since December 1972.
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Boy in a Plastic Bubble’s Boy Walks in Isolation Suit
Eight year old David leaves his plastic isolation bubble to walk outside with his parents help. He wears a germ free suit named the Mobile Isolator System, developed by NASA with Texas Children's Hospital, costing $20,000. The story, basis for a TV film, continues on Page A AP.
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Businessman shipped himself home in a box from Saudi Arabia
John L. McDonald, 47, president of Heritage Building Systems International, says Saudis seized his passport after a disputed $400,000 concrete housing form contract. They allegedly threatened death to force signatures. He escaped by crating himself into a box, leaving the country to return home.
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Weather outlook with showers and cooler highs
Occasional showers or drizzle today with highs in the low to mid 60s. Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of showers. Lows tonight in the low 50s and highs Thursday in the mid to upper 60s.
Elyria High Principal Charles Miller Dies After Lawn Collapse
Elyria High School principal Charles R. Miller died after collapsing while mowing his backyard lawn Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at Elyria Memorial Hospital after returning from a Lorain County Junior Achievers banquet. Miller, born December 27, 1926, had served as EHS principal since 1967 after prior posts in Ohio schools. He planned to attend funeral services for local youths who died in a house fire, and the district announced early dismissal for Friday funeral arrangements.
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Chaplin body recovered and graverobbers arrested
In Lausanne police announce Chaplin's coffin and remains recovered after a March 2 theft at Corsier above Lake Geneva. The two or more robbers were arrested, details withheld pending Thursday news conference. motive and nationalities not disclosed. Chaplin died 88 on Christmas Day and was buried December 27.
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Mikus warns firemen settle strike today
Common Pleas Judge Paul J. Mikus threatens immediate contempt penalties if Lorain firefighters do not settle with the city today. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or 10 days in jail or both as a review of 72 officers’ violation status continues. A major West Side duplex fire, valued at 106000 dollars, underscores the disruption of firefighting capacity.
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