Sadat urges peace despite Arab critics in Cairo crowds
President Anwar Sadat labeled Arab critics stupid and ignorant dwarfs as he pledged peace with Israel amid opposition. Syrian President Assad pressed Saudi demands while King Hussein traveled to Cairo. U.S. officials urged an open-ended Cairo meeting to include Syria and Jordan.
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Agreement for Abortion Funding Through Medicaid
Congress ends long debate on Medicaid abortion payments with a bipartisan compromise. The agreement funds the 1978 budgets for Labor Health Education and Welfare and ten smaller agencies, outlining conditions for abortions to save a woman's life, in rape or incest cases, or when two doctors certify severe health risks, while balancing House and Senate limits on exemptions.
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Capitals End Dry Spell With Season’s First Win
Washington Capitals clinch their first victory of the season after a long stretch without a win. The win marks a seasonal breakthrough as fans note relief from the skid.
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Winter Sports Section Preview for Tomorrow’s Tar Edition
A 40 page Winter Sports Section will publish tomorrow in the Tar edition with area high school basketball wrestling and gymnastics previews plus college basketball roundups and player features. The Star's sports department wrote and edited the section which also includes schedules for all covered sports. Sales notes advertise coats and sportswear. Bah Humbug Dont give up on Christmas Scrooge offers Yuletide ideas in the Gilt Guide.
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Wholesale Prices Rise 0.7 Percent in November
The Labor Department reports a 0.7 percent November rise in wholesale prices led by climbing food costs. Farm products up 3 percent, industrial commodities up 0.4 percent, with beef dairy and sugar among notable increases while roasted coffee and pork fall. Overall index at 197.3 percent versus 100 in 1967 base period.
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Dust Still Settling in Energy Department
Washington report on the new Department of Energy as it restructures after opening two months ago. The article notes 19 000 employees and a 10 5 billion budget, with leadership still forming and offices scattered across Washington.
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Local tractors may join Washington tractorcade protest Saturday
Up to 100 local tractors may join a Tractorcade protest in Washington, D C this Saturday as part of an 8 000-vehicle march to press for higher farm prices. Organizers of the American Agriculture movement say a nationwide nine week drive culminates in the capital with a Dec 14 strike to spotlight price inequities.
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