Carter says Israel is capable of negotiating peace
President Carter told reporters in Brasilia that Israel under Prime Minister Menachem Begin is completely capable of negotiating a Middle East peace settlement. He denied any insinuation from U S officials that Begin should be replaced and urged flexibility to reach agreements with Egypt and Jordan while noting no clear plan to overcome the West Bank withdrawal impasse.
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Carter on Touchy Issues with Brazil’s Military Chief
President Carter meets Brazil's military leader Ernest Geisel in Brasilia for last minute talks on human rights and nuclear arms spread. Discussion follows Carter's overseas news conference and congressional speech. plan includes Rio de Janeiro Lagos Nigeria and Liberia state visits with focus on Africa and the Middle East.
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Weizman Visits Cairo as Peace Talks Stagnate
Israeli Defense Minister Ezer Weizman flew to Cairo to meet President Anwar Sadat but Cairo radio said the session produced no progress toward resuming peace talks. Egypt insisted on Israel withdrawing from the 1967 territories and dismantling settlements, while Israel offered Palestinian participation without granting self rule. The visit follows a letter from Begin urging new responses and reactivation of negotiating committees not met for 10 weeks.
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Two Steel Giants Hike Prices Amid Coal Pact Aftermath
Pittsburgh AP report notes U S Steel and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel raise prices by 10.50 a ton starting Saturday, boosting sheet steel and related products. If industry wide, steel prices rise about 8 percent since January, amid coal contract costs and potential White House pressure.
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Peace in coalfields possible next week after ratification
The United Mine Workers bargaining council approved a tentative three year contract with the soft coal industry and sets a ratification vote for next Tuesday. Construction workers facing pickets may return to work by next Wednesday if they approve the accord, easing a 3 1 2 month nationwide strike. Arnold Miller, UMW president, is in stable condition after a minor stroke.
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Clarke County Real Estate Pulls Focus in Compass Feature
Clarke County sees major real estate moves with transactions on Audley Long Branch Carter Hall and Locksley highlighted in the Clarke Compass feature. Frederick County Board of Supervisors approves a 25 cent tax increase pending final action. Area News page previews spelling bee coverage with photos and story.
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