Beirut Shops Closed in Protest Against Syrian Invasion
Lebanese Muslims and Palestinian allies blocked Beirut streets and closed shops to protest the Syrian invasion. Syrian jets appeared over Beirut, while fighting and casualties mounted as Kamal Jumblatt called a 24 hour strike.
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Reagan hints at token US force for Rhodesia if needed
Reagan says as president he might send American troops to Rhodesia if the government requests to preserve peace. He would also seek legislation to end court ordered busing and cautions against a war declaration while noting a UN role could be better than a sole US force.
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Magna Carta goes on display in the U S Capitol
A 761 year old Magna Carta arrives in Washington as a loan from Britain for a year in the Capitol Rotunda. Lord Chancellor Elwyn Jones and George Thomas deliver the document to House Speaker Carl Albert and Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield.
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Hays resigns as chair of key campaign group amid payroll scandal
Rep Wayne Hays steps down as chairman of the House Democratic Campaign Committee pending the ethics investigation into his role in a payroll sex scandal. He vows vindication and plans a meeting to appoint a temporary chair. The ethics committee holds a closed session as the probe continues.
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Frederick County Commission Recommends Denying Van Dyke Trailer Park Permit
The Frederick County Planning Commission voted to deny H Ray Van Dyke's conditional use permit for a 485 to 491 trailer space park on 123 acres in Stephens City. Officers cited steep slopes hollow gulley and inadequate access, despite a prior court ruling allowing development under 1970 and 1974 zoning rules.
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Inspectors Highlight in Postal History Series
In Winchester, J Floyd Wine superintendent of postal operations explains the crucial role of Postal Inspectors. The Lord Fairfax Planning District reports crime in its area rose by 57 percent on average over the last two years in its 1977 District Criminal Justice Plan. Walter Johnson of Clarke County received the Outstanding Conservation Award from the Lord Fairfax Soil Conservation District.
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