Worldwide anti-nuclear protests mark International Day
Hundreds march from plant sites to jail while calls grow to end nuclear power. In Spain a woman was killed as police fired into a crowd. 900 plus demonstrators were arrested across the weekend, with 1,200 total detentions.
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Public split over energy fears and price worries in AP NBC poll
Americans say a real gasoline shortage would curb driving but trust shortages as a profit tactic by oil firms. They view energy problems as serious as rising living costs and remain suspicious of oil countries, companies, and government. Most have not faced shortages yet many top off tanks amid fear.
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Trucker Convoy Plans Washington Protest Over Diesel Costs
A convoy led by Robert Somers of Colorado gathered in Frederick Maryland to march on Washington as about 350 truckers from 13 states vow to park rigs indefinitely. They demand lower diesel prices, uniform truck length, and suspension of the 55 mph limit for fuel efficiency. Somers says the march will be peaceful but warned traffic could be snarled.
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Sweeney Todd Dominates Tony Awards for 1978-79 Season
Broadway crowned Sweeney Todd best musical and Elephant Man best play. Len Cariou won best actor in a musical for Todd, with Angela Lansbury earning a fourth Tony as best actress in a musical. The show also claimed best director, score, book, scenic design, and costumes.
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Tobacco firms ignore health official call to curb youth smoking
Washington AP reports tobacco executives dismiss a demand from Health Secretary Califano to devote 10 percent of their 80 million ad budget to a countermove targeting youth. The chiefs insist their 800 million dollar marketing spending does not affect children or influence teens to smoke.
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