Syrians Take Control of Beirut and End Civil-War Battles
Syrian peacekeeping units seized Beirut, halting 19 months of fighting. Tanks occupied the seaport and central areas including the Parliament and City Hall, while Arab League troops moved into west Beirut. Civilians celebrated as traffic normalised and public utilities resumed.
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Lebanon
UPI
U.S
Ain Mreisse
Ahlan
Arab League
East
West Beirut
Bourj Square
No-Man’s-Land
Basta Street
Financial Center
Elias Sarkis
Tripoli
Young thief driver caught in police car theft case
A 13 year old Miami Beach boy, known for stealing from the police, was caught driving a stolen water department car. Police suspect he hid firearms, a badge, walkie talkies, and other gear from headquarters. He told officers he would be released from Youth Hall again.
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Miami Beach
Fla
UPI
Water Department
John Lovey
Flu vaccine clinic draws 1600 in Washington County
More than 1,600 people received shots at the first public flu vaccine clinic held at Washington City Hall. Public health nurses Mildred Lee and Rita Sojka led the effort with volunteers, as additional clinics are planned in Riverside Kalona Wellman Ainsworth Crawfordsville Brighton West Chester and Washington City Hall through November. No serious reactions reported and organizers praised volunteers amid parking criticisms.
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the Evening Journal
Washington County
City Hall
Washington
Mildred Lee
Rita Sojka
Washington City Hall
Kalona
Wellman
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville Legion Hall
Brighton
West Chester
ADA Opposition to Tax Cut Proposal
Washington report that Americans for Democratic Action opposes using individual tax cuts and corporate incentives to spur employment for President-elect Jimmy Carter. Senator George S. McGovern argues the administration should maximize the federal budget and consider direct federal job creation when needed.
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Washington
UPI
Americans For Democratic Action
Jimmy Carter
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Liberal Political Action Organization
Carter
McGovern
Blacks split over Rhodesian peace talks in Geneva
Black nationalist leaders at Rhodesia talks split over a British timetable for majority rule. Conference chairman Ivor Richard proposed a 12 to 15 month transitional period. Mugabe and Nkomo demanded a binding date before continuing, while Muzorewa and Sithole backed the compromise to proceed on substance. Britain fears a fixed date and possible direct involvement. Richard remained cautiously optimistic despite the deadlock.
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Geneva
Switzerland
UPS
Rhodesia
Ivor Richard
Patriotic Front
Robert Mugabe
Joshua Nkomo
Britain
Abel Muzorewa
Ndabaningi Sithole
Mugabe
Nkomo
Richard
Changes Adopted In Legislature Leadership For 1977 Iowa Senate
The 1977 Iowa Legislature opened with mostly cosmetic leadership changes. Sen. Joseph Coleman defeated Sen. Minnette Doderer to become president pro tempore, while Sen. George Kinley was re-elected Senate majority leader. House leaders saw Speaker Dale Cochran retain his post, Jerome Fitzgerald named House majority leader, and Carl Nielsen elected as speaker pro tem. Top priorities cited include property tax reform prison overcrowding and highway funding, with GOP leadership in flux as Lamborn’s successor is anticipated.
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United Press International
Iowa
Joseph Coleman
Clare
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Coleman
Doderer
Senate
Charles Miller
Burlington
Gene Glenn
Ottumwa
George Kinley
Des Moines
Lowell Junkins
Montrose
Earl Willits
Bert Priebe
Algona
Bass van Gilst
Oskaloosa
Jerome Fitzgerald
General Assembly
John Brunow
Centerville
Jesse
Carl Nielsen
Altoona
Nielsen
Art Small
Donald Arenson
Oelwein
Emil Husak
Toledo
William Hargrave
Robert Anderson
Newton
House
Floyd Millen
Farmington
Andrew Varley
Stuart
Millen
Lions auction biggest ever draws hundreds to fairgrounds
Washington Lions Club prepares its third annual auction sale at the county fairgrounds starting Tuesday evening. Items include cars, motorcycles, toys, antiques, guns, appliances, and furniture donated or consigned by local merchants and residents. Proceeds support Lions Club community projects such as sponsoring a Little League team and funding the eye bank and glasses program. Donations accepted before start. delivery times listed for today and Tuesday noon onward.
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The
Evening Journal
Washington Lions Club
Alan Olson
Lions Club
Keith Murphy
Mike Orris
Kiwanis Am’ers
Lions Club Fund
Lions Eye Bank
Fairgrounds
Antidotes on labels can worsen child poison cases
Denver UPI report quotes Dr. Barry Rumack of the Rocky Mountain Poison Center warning that some household product antidotes harm children. He cites Drano with lye and vinegar or citrus as dangerous, notes a two year old required esophagus removal after vinegar was given, and criticizes outdated salt emetics leading to death.
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Denver
UPI
Rocky Mountain Poison Center
Barry Rumack
Poison Center
Red Cross
American Medical Association
Reader's Digest
Rumack
AMA
Glue prank leaves diners stuck at table in Alabama
In Montgomery, Odessa Crenshaw reports a breakfast service disrupted when a woman and two men glued plates cups cutlery napkins and salt shakers to the table after paying their bill. The incident happened early Sunday leaving staff baffled and patrons amused.
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Montgomery, Ala
UPI
Odessa Crenshaw
Weather outlook for Tuesday with mild temperatures
Clear tonight and mostly sunny Tuesday. Low around 20 tonight, high in the mid 40s. Winds light and variable tonight.
Fire crews tackle cornfield fire near Washington
Washington firemen responded to a Sunday 4 p.m. call bringing a fire truck and equipment to battle a blaze in a cornfield west of Linn Hollow Trailer Park south of Washington. The corn had already been picked and no damage occurred.
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Washington
Linn Hollow
Lincoln Elementary School Open House For Education Week
Principal Ron Hackbarth invited the public to Lincoln Elementary School in Washington for an Education Week open house on Tuesday at 7 30 PM. The event is not limited to Lincoln students' families and will feature refreshments in the gym.
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Lincoln Elementary School
Washington
Lincoln
Ron Hackbarth
U of I Names Jennings VP for Budget Coordination
Edward H. Jennings was named Vice President for Budget Coordination and University Services at the University of Iowa. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced by President Willard L. Boyd after approval by the State Board of Regents.
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Cedar Falls
Edward H. Jennings
University of Iowa
Jennings
U of I
Willard L. Boyd
State Board of Regents
Gas rate hike announced by Centerville utility
Centerville Iowa residents face a 9.5 percent average increase in natural gas rates by Iowa Southern Utilities Co as supplier Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Co raises costs. The latest rise, along with prior boosts, lifts the total rate hike since last December to 29 percent for the utility’s customers.
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Centerville
Iowa
UPI
Iowa Southern Utlities Co
Iowa Southern
Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Co
Carter's Plains Church votes to admit blacks in historic step
In Plains Georgia the Plains Baptist Church voted 120 to 66 to admit all worshippers, overturning a 1965 ban on Negroes. President-elect Carter helped steer the decision, saying he is proud of his church and plans to return to worship there. A second vote kept pastor Bruce Edwards, while a committee will assess membership applications.
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Plains, Ga
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Plains Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Carter
Plains
South
King
Edwards
Church Conference
Georgia
Hugh Carter
Unanimous
Clarence Dodson
Washington
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Maquoketa
GOP
Lamborn
Lions Auction
Washington and
Lincoln Invitation
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God's Church
Ku Klux Klan
Roger Sessoms Jr
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