Carter Embarks on Costly Salmon River Raft Adventure
President Carter and family start an 80 mile rafting trek down the Salmon River from Indian Creek. They travel with three 20 foot rafts and a larger supply raft, while Secret Service outfits and helicopter transfers ensure safety. Carter plans continuous satellite contact and says there will be no crises.
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District Representation Decision a Cliffhanger in DC Debate
Washington lawmakers face a high stakes vote on a constitutional amendment to grant full voting representation to the District of Columbia. Senators Kennedy Hatch and Carter weigh in amid anticipated amendments and a potential House conference.
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Idaho
Kenyatta Dies at 87 in Kenya’s State House
President Jomo Kenyatta died in his sleep at the State House in Mombasa. He led Kenya to independence in 1963 and ruled for 15 years amid stability and growth. Vice President Daniel Arap Moi to assume the presidency within 50 days as analysts name possible successors.
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Charles Njonjo
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Africa
Kambu
Kamau Wa Ngengi
Britain
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Remains of 11 U.S. Vietnam War dead to be handed over
Hanoi will turn over the remains of 11 Americans killed in the Vietnam War to a U.S. congressional delegation for talks on bridging relations. Representative G W Montgomery said procedures for returning the dead have not yet been worked out.
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Tipsy Drivers Spark Debate Over France Drunk Driving Law
France drills down on drunken driving with breathalyzer tests and a new law. A 1.8 mg per liter blood limit, possible licenses suspensions of three to six years, and fines up to 9200 dollars target road carnage while civil libertarians protest police powers.
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Puerto Rican Labor as Hurdle in Fruit Growers Peace
George Stoddart reports that Puerto Rican labor raises questions in the grant of offshore workers for Virginia apples. Labor officials and growers warn that Puerto Rican law and public policy may spark court battles over the allocation of certified Jamaicans and Puerto Rican workers.
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Winchester and Frederick County school boards wrap up before school year
The Winchester and Frederick County School Boards held final meetings last night ahead of the new term. A City Our Town feature examines property reassessment efforts underway, explaining how and why reassessment is being carried out.
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