Mass death at Jonestown camp linked to poisoning plan
Georgetown AP reports 300 to 400 people at the Jonestown camp died after reportedly lining up for poison brewed in a tub. The mass deaths followed the ambush of U S Congressman Leo J. Ryan and his party as they investigated mistreatment claims.
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California
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Shirley Field-Ridley
Mark Lane
People's Temple
Associated Press
Lane
Ryan
Begin to reject timetable demand while seeking peace with Egypt
Prime Minister Begin will urge his Cabinet to reject Egypt’s call for a specific timetable to solve the Palestinian issue but will press for reaffirmation of willingness to sign a peace treaty with Egypt. The cabinet adjourned without a decision and will reconvene to discuss Washington talks as violence erupts in the region.
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Washington
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
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Herut Party
Sinai
Vance backs Shah as U S pledges support to Iran
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said the United States will continue backing the Shah of Iran in restoring domestic tranquility. He denied any aim to intervene militarily and urged other nations to refrain from interference while affirming a strong bilateral relationship with Iran. Brezhnev warned of U S military actions affecting Soviet security.
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Russia
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Warren County reassessment underway in Wire feature
The Week's Wire from Warren highlights the ongoing reassessment in Warren County. Deer Season opens with hunting details and a reported accidental shooting noted in Area News. Call Concern at 667-0145. Handley-Harrisonburg playoff set for 7:30 p.m. on TV Cable 6. Custom draperies installation offer through Christmas with Winchester color options. call 667-6980.
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Gasoline and Heating Oil Rise Urgently Across the Nation
Unusually high demand, an Iranian refinery strike and possible OPEC price hikes push gasoline and home heating oil higher nationwide. Premium gas ranges from about 77.5 to 80 cents per gallon in Seattle Chicago and Atlanta, with heating oil averaging mid fifties in parts of the country amid tight inventories and winter-driven consumption.
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