Vietnamese May Force Evacuation of Phnom Penh
Vietnamese divisions were reported driving toward Phnom Penh with aims to isolate the capital and cut routes to Kompong Som. Takeo was reportedly captured and rebels claimed gains in Svay Rieng and eastern Cambodia as Pol Pot vowed to fight to the end with Soviet support.
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Highway Crews Placed on Call In Snow Event
Virginia Highway Department positions workers at strategic points tonight in anticipation of light snow and a potential Saturday high near 30. A 70 percent chance of precipitation tonight drops to 40 percent tomorrow with less than one inch of accumulation expected. John Chiles notes crews will be kept on standby and called out only as needed.
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Oil Workers Return to Jobs as Iran Turmoil Eases
Oil workers in Iran began returning to their jobs amid calls from anti shah religious groups to boost oil output. The Shah returned to Tehran by helicopter from Jajroud as Bakhtiar prepared a civilian cabinet and promised reforms to placate protesters.
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Ardeshir Zahedi
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Force Not Ruled Out In Regaining Taiwan
Peking's Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping says peaceful reunification is the goal but he does not rule out other means. He expects mainland control of Taiwan in his lifetime and plans to open talks with Chiang Ching-kuo. He visits Washington on January 28 and notes no U S plan to sell weapons to China.
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Summit addresses Western security at Caribbean meeting
President Carter and three European allies opened a Caribbean summit focusing on Western security concerns. Discussions highlight Iran's future and oil resources and China's future global role amid an informal setting.
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Kenton Corp Signals Possible Reopening of Tracks
Kenton Corp indicates that its Wednesday decision to close Charles Town Turf Club and Shenandoah Downs may not be final. Alvin Trenk says tracks could reopen if state purses are lowered or Sunday racing is legalized, with the legislature the key to revival and higher purses for horsemen.
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Trains Collide Near Ankara Kills Seventeen
Two passenger express trains collided head on near Ankara killing 17 people and injuring 93 as the Anatolia Express engineer allegedly diverted onto the wrong track at Esenkent station about 30 miles from the city.
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County Officials Reveal Proposed Site for Middletown Primary School
County officials disclose a proposed site along Route 11 for a new K through fifth grade school. Negotiations ongoing for land purchase with a $60,000 budget set aside. Frederick County School Supt Melton Wright declined comment while confirming sale negotiations. The Middletown area project aims to relieve kindergarten through fifth grade enrollment.
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Charles Town and Shenandoah Downs Close Rumor Shocks Towns
Area News reports surprise in Charles Town as the Charles Town Turf Club and Shenandoah Downs reportedly close amid hopeful claims it is a bluff to keep Sunday racing. Page 13 features photos and more on the mood and reactions.
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