Butkus Contemplates Congress Run for Republicans
Former Chicago Bear linebacker Dick Butkus emerges as the first round draft choice of the Republican Party to seek a congressional seat south of Chicago. He recently reversed a prior rejection and told WGN radio, Why not me, as he weighs another run against Rep. Marty Russo in a district spanning several suburbs.
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TV Stars Protest Look Alike Drug Pills
In Study City California two Hill Street Blues stars Daniel J Travanti and another actor joined Jack Klugman of Quincy in a street protest against the sale of look alike drug pills. The pills resemble real stimulants or depressants and are sold without prescription. Travanti called the gimmick stupid and thoughtless.
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Quincy
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Miss America Elizabeth Ward Returns to Russellville
Elizabeth Ward 20, crowned Miss America, returns to Russellville Arkansas with a hometown welcome including a parade speeches and appearances at local events After her September departure she travels back to her River Valley town of about 14 000 for community celebrations.
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Poland halts strike as price freeze approved
Poland's Communist government approved a price freeze on staple goods gasoline alcohol and vegetables after six hours of talks with Solidarity warding off a strike by the independent union. Bogdan Lis the union’s top party figure was expelled for advocating defense spending cuts.
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Block in China to Promote Grain Sales and Cooperation
Agriculture Secretary John R. Block arrived in Peking for a three day visit to foster grain sales and broader agricultural ties with China. He plans talks with Vice Premier Wan Li and other officials and will open a new bakery. China has already contracted to buy over 6.5 million metric tons of wheat and 214,300 tons of corn for 1981 deliveries, with about 450,000 metric tons of wheat eyed for 1982.
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