Black Smoke First Ballots Fail to Elect New Pope
Vatican reporters note two consecutive black smoke puffs signaling inconclusive first ballots as 111 cardinals in the Sistine Chapel vote in a tightly managed conclave. The world watches from St. Peter's Square as cardinals, including Siri, Wyszynski, and Leger, face a potentially short session with four daily ballots planned.
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Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
Romeo Panciroli
St. Peter's Basilica
Paul VI
Panciroli
St. Peter’s Square
Carla Agostini
Abruzzi
Italy
Pius XII
John XXIII
Siri
Stefan Wyszynski
Poland
Paul Emile Leger
Canada
Military honor guard to transfer four fliers at Laos airport
U S military honor guard prepares to carry one of the caskets containing the remains of four American fliers killed in Laos to a waiting aircraft at Vientiane airport. Eight congressmen are involved in the ceremony or remarks surrounding the return.
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U.S
Laos
Vientiane
Vientiane, Laos
United States
Air Force
Rep
G. W. Montgomery
Vietnam
Montgomery
Wat Tai
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Postal Strike Looms If Negotiations Do Not Resume
The AP reports Emmet Andrews of the American Postal Workers Union warns of a nationwide strike next week if the U S Postal Service refuses to return to bargaining. Union leaders stress renegotiation while the Postmaster General resists reopening talks.
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Andrews
William F. Bolger
Wayne L. Horvitz
Bolger
Truce Shattered as Gun Duels Rattle Lebanon Hills
Syrian peacekeepers and Christian militias fought hill to hill in Batroun and surrounding areas, four killed and eight wounded on both sides. Syrian tanks bombarded Christian positions while helicopters were reportedly used in a surprise northern offensive.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Batroun
Zaghartha
Yasser Arafat
Elias Sarkis
Carter says Washington envied by his vacation
President Jimmy Carter, relaxed at Grand Teton National Park, reports that officials in Washington are envious of his West Coast trip. He mentions planning a raft trip for senators next year and says he spoke with Vice President Mondale about the natural gas compromise as the First Family sails the Jackson Lake and enjoys the Idaho river trip.
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Grand Teton National Park
Wyo
Jimmy Carter
Washington
West
Jackson Lake
Senate
Salmon River
Idaho
Carter
Walter F. Mondale
Brinkerhoff Lodge
Rosalynn
Amy
Courtenay Moore
Teton Mountains
Amy and
Courtenay
Frank Moore
Congressional Liaison
City County Dispatch Nearer With Firemen Support
The Winchester Frederick County push for a joint city county emergency dispatch system gains traction as Polly's Cab resigns. Frederick County boards consider firemen driven proposals for a 911 style line to serve 10 fire companies with funding boosts and a potential 1977 78 fiscal plan. Fire chief Gene Dailey backs a joint system as feasible and worth exploring.
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Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Polly
Koontz
Will Owings
Owings
Board of Supervisors
James Boyd
Dailey
Redskins Fall to Falcons in Preseason Action
Washington's NFL team suffered a loss to Atlanta in the last preseason game. Descriptions of the defeat appear in the sports section. A separate report notes a hailstorm and accidents in the Winchester area with power outages.
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Redskins
Washington
Atlanta Falcons
Winchester
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Giuseppe Siri
Sebastiano Baggio
Sergio Pignedoli
Paolo Bertoli
Argentina
Eduardo Pironio
Holland
Johannes Willebrands
Associated Press
Manila
Philippines
Elaine
South China Sea
Luzon
Philippine Red Cross
Postal Service
U.S. District Court
APWU
Laborers’ International Union
National Association of Letter Carriers
Concern
Gene Dailey
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