U.S. expands Sinai surveillance role with extended stay
Washington announced that American civilian technicians will remain in the Sinai Desert and U.S. reconnaissance flights will increase to monitor the peace treaty. The plan, contingent on congressional approval, extends the field mission for up to three years with Egypt and Israel sharing patrol duties and funding.
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Kennedy Impact Seen Slight On Carter's Political Plans
Washington AP says Senator Edward M Kennedy's rise as a likely contender for the 1980 Democratic nomination has little effect on President Carter's autumn plan. Carter will delay heavy campaigning and not rush a candidacy announcement, focusing on building a legislative record. A Watergate meeting of Carter backers discussed a private get together to show support, with most favoring restraint before primaries.
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Clarke Compass Funds Berryville School Building Project
The Grafton School in Berryville received a welcome grant from the Foundation totaling a specified amount toward its $2 million building project. The grant supports the school’s expansion as part of ongoing Area News coverage in Clarke Compass. Amoco Foam Products site plan advances in Frederick County, moving from commission to supervisor approval.
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Italy rocked by 5.8 quake with hundreds of aftershocks
A strong earthquake near Norcia in Umbria and nearly 300 aftershocks killed at least five people and damaged buildings across dozens of towns. Vatican, Rome, and Florence felt shocks as thousands fled homes, while Italy mobilized emergency measures and evacuated hospitals. The U S National Earthquake Center measured 5.8 magnitude with epicenter near Mount Tazio.
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Israelis Guarded After Jerusalem Mall Bombing
In Jerusalem a bomb hidden in a bicycle frame exploded at the Alno Cafe on Ben Yehuda Street injuring 42 and killing at least one. Police detonated a second bicycle bomb without injuries as shoppers flocked to markets ahead of Rosh Hashana.
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Pay Raise Defeated Third Time by House
The House defeated for the third time a bill to grant a 7 percent cost of living pay raise to Congress and top officials, raising salaries from 57 500 to 62 525. A complex process kept the measure technically alive but unlikely to advance, with Rep. Harold L. Volkmer briefly switching positions before voting against reconsideration.
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