Vance Tries to Shore Up Camp David in Middle East Talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance flies to the Middle East to win Arab support for Camp David accords. He meets King Hussein in Amman and King Khaled, Fahd in Riyadh, and Assad in Damascus to urge careful study and possible acceptance while Jordan and Saudi Arabia push for full Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian self determination.
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Vorster to Step Aside After 12 Years as Prime Minister
Prime Minister John Vorster announced retirement from public life and said South Africa will proceed with elections in South West Africa Namibia, with no date given. He, 63, had led since 1966 after Verwoerd’s assassination and faced health concerns.
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Somoza forces say they crush rebel uprising in Nicaragua
In an AP report from Managua Somoza government forces claim to have overcome major rebel resistance after 11 days They say Esteli was reconquered and all city sectors restored to calm while Leon Chinandega and Masaya were retaken Red Cross counts range from hundreds killed to thousands injured with uncertain guard losses The Sandinista National Liberation Front guerrillas and thousands of sympathizers fought to hold towns before retreating to mountains Continued on Page 2
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Carter Pushes Sacrifices to Fight Inflation in Atlantic City
President Carter urged labor and business to accept sacrifices to curb inflation, signaling a plan based on voluntary wage and price guidelines rather than mandatory controls. He pledged fairness and emphasized cooperation while backing deregulation efforts and Civil Service reform. The trip included a ceremony at the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center and a luncheon with Rep. William Hughes. A separate report from James City County, Virginia, notes Deputy Sheriff Earl M. Heisler was shot and killed while attempting an arrest at the Ramada Inn near Williamsburg.
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Middletown Welcomes New Citizen Johannes Jack
Frederick County Parks and Recreation director Willam Pike remains suspended as charges in Maryland are resolved. The Warren County Board approved funding the full high school remodeling project.
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Koontz Faces Growth and Bureaucracy as County Leader
S Roger Koontz discusses his role as Frederick County Board of Supervisors chairman at large since January 1976. He cites success in liaison efforts between planning, sanitation, and the board, but laments poor cooperation with state and federal governments and delays on Rt 681. He warns growth challenges threaten rural character while attracting middle and upper income newcomers who seek strong schools, sheriff, and crime data.
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