31 May 1977
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
1
U.S. intelligence sources say a Soviet interceptor satellite failed to destroy or disrupt its target in a May test. The craft passed within under 50 miles of the target, marking the first test in about five months. Experts note uncertainty without Soviet objectives but conclude the intercept test likely failed.
South Moluccan gunmen holding 55 hostages aboard a Dutch train seek intermediaries to discuss demands. A schoolhouse group of four hostages offered no such step. Officials caution optimism and note ongoing mediation efforts and proposals for safe exit, with no word on freeing imprisoned co-conspirators.
The United States proposes exchanging diplomats with Cuba indicating closer ties yet no full diplomatic relations. State Department confirmation followed talks on maritime issues seen during First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s Latin American trip as President Carter signaled possible strengthened ties without full recognition.
Heavy rains in Jamaica halted Rosalynn Carter's planned sugar plantation visit and forced a shift to the Central Kingston Upgrading Project. She spent the day in official receptions and talks with Prime Minister Michael Manley on Cuba, the canal, energy and Jamaica’s economic troubles amid flooding that left six dead and hundreds homeless.
The Supreme Court declined to fast track a challenge over the Carter administration's power to surrender control of the Panama Canal Zone to Panama. Six Congress members and a canal zone resident argued that only Congress may grant such power by treaty, not the president and secretary of state.
A feasibility study explores a living farm museum near Frederick County showing West German North Irish and British and US influences. Co chairs Klaus Wust and Eric Montgomery oversee the plan with backing from Ulster American Trust and the National Trust. Potential sites include Belle Grove in Frederick County and three others. cost estimates reach about 10 million dollars with broad support from international cultural offices and local figures.
President Carter behaved like a media strategist during a five day vacation near Washington and in Plains, riding a nuclear submarine, posing with a child, and waving goodbye to Rosalynn. He hinted at summer talks between Vance and Gromyko and discussed Cuba relations without firm commitments.
The Associated Press reports at least 421 people died on U.S. highways during the three day Memorial Day weekend. The count covers 6 pm Friday to midnight Monday across time zones, with the National Safety Council estimating 400 to 500 fatalities. In 1968 a record 629 died over a four day observance. Last year 442 fatalities were recorded.
The Handley track team struggled in the mile at the State AA Track and Field Meet on Saturday and finished one point behind Robert E. Lee High School of Staunton to lose the championship. A murder charge was filed in Middletown Saturday night, accusing a Frederick County man in a stabbing death. Local riders were among the day's winners.
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