Diplomat Dies as Egyptian Envoy House Besieged in Ankara
Two Egyptian diplomats escaped a rocket of Palestinian gunfire at the besieged Ankara embassy. One diplomat died later from a skull fracture after leaping to freedom while a policeman was wounded. The embassy held 18 hostages including the Egyptian ambassador as four Palestinian militants demanded Turkey sever ties with Egypt and Israel and recognize the PLO. Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Khalil said guerrilla leaders were en route to Ankara to negotiate.
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Somoza Seeks Military Aid From Central American Leaders
President Anastasio Somoza, fortified in his bunker, met in Guatemala City with rulers of Guatemala El Salvador and Honduras to seek military aid for his embattled forces against the Sandinista rebels. The talks aimed to secure backing as Somoza pressed a war effort supported by Cuba’s government according to a Managua source.
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Carter Visits Martinsburg WV for Surprise Presidential Stop
President Carter and Rosalynn visited Martinsburg West Virginia for about 90 minutes at the Porterfields home on Red Hill Road. The visit followed a prior West Virginia stop and preceded a televised energy inflation and economy speech. Carter spoke with locals including farmers doctors and teachers about national concerns and energy legislation.
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Seven Die As Indiana Floods Rake Midwest
Torrential rains in Indiana raise the death toll to seven with four traffic fatalities including a tandem bicycle crash. Drownings and a tree collapse killed a Boy Scout while a 3-year-old fought for life after rescue from a ditch. Heavy rainfall flooded highways and forced evacuations. other states report tornadoes, hail, mud slides, and waterborne damage.
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Carter to Address Nation On Energy Economy In 10 P.M. Speech
White House says President Carter will speak from the Oval Office at 10 p.m. EDT Sunday on oil imports economy and public mood. The Times reports he has chosen the most sweeping energy plan to cut foreign oil by 5 million barrels daily by 1990, using synthetic fuel, domestic oil, and conservation.
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Storm Hits City as Bob Hurricane Knocks Out Power
The storm named Bob caused outages in Ward Plaza and Monmouth Street areas, with brief power loss in Strasburg, Clearbrook, and Berryville. Fire crews responded to an electrical fire at Winchester Memorial Building, while officials reported minor damage and quick switch resets. Ruth described damage as slight and mostly due to weather, with forecasts noting most precipitation has passed.
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Winchester Royals Lose After Ninth Inning Magic Fails
The Winchester Royals fell to the Turks last night as their ninth inning magic failed to save the game. The Living section hints at craft days for today.
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