Civil Emergency Troubles Multiply in Memphis
Memphis endures a civil emergency as striking firemen picket three sanitation yards halting most trash collection. City officials seek restraining orders while National Guardsmen patrol and a curfew remains in effect.
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Mondale pushes renewed talks with Sadat during Israel trip
Vice President Mondale flies to Egypt to discuss resuming direct Mideast peace talks at a London conference with Israeli and Egyptian foreign ministers. Begin signals cautious support, while Washington pushes for substantive talks with Egypt and Israel, aiming to place peace plans on the table.
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Syrian Tanks Rain Fire on Beirut Christian District
Beiruts Christian sector endures the third day of heavy bombardment by Syrian tanks and artillery as part of a crackdown on two Christian militias. Casualties exceed 100 killed and 300 wounded among Christians. Syrian losses unknown.
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Virginia highway deaths climb past last Fourth of July toll
At the midpoint of the Fourth of July weekend Virginia reports 14 traffic deaths, exceeding the 13 fatalities for the entire holiday weekend last year. Year to date highway deaths total 461, down from 475 at this point in 1977, state police say.
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Celebrate America Fourth of July Events Across Winchester Area
Rain may ease for July 4thy events with a 9 am opening ceremony at the Frederick County Courthouse. Tours of Winchester begin at 10 am followed by a 11 am patriotic parade led by Kelly Sue Allen and Beth Comstock, featuring the All Student Marching Band. Evening events include Clarke County music, a 5:30 pm spiritual program, a 6 pm family picnic at Raritan Grounds, and 9:30 pm fireworks sponsored by Bank of Clarke County.
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Supreme Court Strikes Ohio Death Penalty and FCC Ruling
The Supreme Court voided Ohio death penalty laws saying they fail to properly assess individual defendants. It also upheld FCC authority to punish indecent language after restricting preemptive censorship and addressed a public works funding challenge tied to minority-business allocations.
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Coffee Exchange Prices Tumble in London
Prices on the coffee exchange tumbled after Brazil announced a 10 cent a pound export price cut. If no frost hits Brazil, supermarket prices may fall. world prices had previously surged after a July 1975 frost devastated the crop.
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Summer in the Parks program spotlight front Royal youths
Wire from Warren reports on Summer in the Parks, a Front Royal Parks and Recreation Department program for youngsters. City Council held its reorganizational meeting on Saturday.
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