Franco’s Condition Improves Amid World Watches
Gen Francisco Franco shows signs of improved cardiocirculation after a night of quiet, but heart rhythm issues and a lingering fever persist. Spain braces for a transition as Juan Carlos and the Regency Council prepare for his succession and a possible move toward democracy.
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Zaragoza
Alejandro Rodriguez Valcarcel
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Dozen Bombs Strike Buildings Across Three Cities
A Puerto Rican separatist group claimed responsibility as 12 bombs went off nearly simultaneously in New York Washington and Chicago early today. Minor damage and no injuries were reported, with targets including banks the State Department and the Sears Tower.
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Sadat seeks U S military and economic aid during visit
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat arrives in Washington for an 11 day visit seeking military and economic assistance from the United States. He plans meetings with President Ford and Secretary Kissinger at the White House and a state dinner, while urging aid and pressure on Israel to cede land. He also pushes for long term loans to ease Egypt’s economy as Ford asks Congress for at least 500 million dollars in economic aid.
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General Prison Lockup After Escape Attempt at Richmond
Inmates orchestrated a basement escape bid at the State Penitentiary. Seven prisoners used knives and a rope to seize guards, prompting a full lockup, a weapons search, and a halt to nonessential activities. One inmate was cut, another stabbed, and authorities prepared charges as investigation continues.
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Willie Brown Jr
Brown
Medical College of Virginia
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James
Henderson
Willie Nedwards
Nedwards
John Lester
David Vaccarro
Booker
Americans Advised to Leave Beirut Amid Citywide Fighting
U S Embassy urged nonessential Americans to depart Beirut as gun battles rage in Qantari and other districts. The Lebanese army set up checkpoints to the airport while fires and gunfire impede rescue efforts. Two embassy staff members were missing and a journalist was briefly kidnapped before release.
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Winchester native Charles Gallagher abducted in Beirut
Charles Gallagher, 44, a former Winchester resident who worked at Doubleday in Berryville in the 1950s, was abducted last week in Beirut where he directed the U S Information Agency printing facility. His deputy, William Dykes Jr., 50, of San Jose, Calif, was also taken. Gallagher’s wife and four children remain in Beirut. Gallagher, a VPI graduate and former Berryville plant supervisor, later joined the U S government after leaving Doubleday.
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Rashid Karami
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Doubleday
Ken Carr
Carr
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Handley Wins Four-Area Sweep Over George Mason
Handley high school completed a clean sweep for four area schools by defeating George Mason Saturday afternoon. The win follows yesterday's Redskins victory over Cleveland, with full details in the sports section.
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