France Begins Withdrawing Paratroopers From Kolwezi
French Foreign Legion paratroopers start withdrawing from Kolwezi after retaking the city from rebels. The garrison will be replaced by Zairian forces reinforced by Moroccan troops, with withdrawal to Lubumbashi by road over about three days. Belgium proposes an African led peacekeeping force with European logistic support to protect miners and Europeans in Shaba Province.
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Belgian Congo
Tindemans
Evidence Cuba Aids Zaire Invasion Ties Questioned
Washington reports growing evidence that Cuban forces in Angola aided Katangan insurgents and encouraged the Zaire Shaba invasion. A White House source cautioned that proof is not conclusive. Powell noted possible aid to Angolan guerrillas but Carter has not decided on Clark Amendment repeal.
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Shaba
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White House
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Congress
Pilot foils hijacker in Marion prison attempt
Former Vietnam pilot Allen Barklage wrestled a 44 caliber pistol from Barbara Oswald as she attempted to land a helicopter near the Marion Maximum Security Prison to free three inmates. Barklage fired during the unstable craft, hitting Oswald once as the helicopter reeled from 600 feet.
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Marion
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St. Louis
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Bell Jetranger
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Carter Would Lose to Ford or Kennedy in New Poll
Washington AP reports a new poll shows President Carter would lose to Gerald Ford or Edward Kennedy in a presidential race. A Brookings study commends his broad federal reform proposals but finds his first 16 months disappointing for limited progress.
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Reagan
Massachusetts
Claudia Townsend
Advanced Child Program Brings Stock Exchange to Classrooms
In Winchester at John Kerr Elementary School fourth and fifth graders role play as stock traders learning budgeting through an ARGOS program. The activity mirrors real markets with pretend stocks while highlighting broader goals for universal public education.
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Virginia
Star
New York Stock Exchange
John Kerr Elementary
Stock Exchange
ARGOS
Disarmament proposals shape U.N. talks with France
France proposes a new 30 to 40 member disarmament body reporting to the General Assembly and a European conference on disarmament from Atlantic to Urals. Giscard d Estaing urges reforms as Mondale offers U.N. led monitoring and a peacekeeping reserve. Gromyko plans comment Friday.
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France
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Urals
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Mondale
Kurt Waldheim
Security Council
Lebanon
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Gromyko
Frederick County Board of Supervisors tackles road improvements
The Board of Supervisors discussed road improvements at last night’s meeting in Frederick County. Details and potential projects are reported in the Area News coverage.
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Board of Supervisors
Belle Grove
General Sheridan
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