Optimism in Portugal fades amid economic crisis
Portugal three years after the revolution faces near bankruptcy, high unemployment and shortages. Prime Minister Mario Soares appeals for foreign aid and European Union admission to steady the economy while right wing gains form and leftist collectives falter under policy shifts. US and international aid totals $1.5 billion sought as Soares fights for political survival.
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Scale down people and cars in genetic engineering vision
Washington columnist Dick West discusses gene splicing insulin into bacteria as a dramatic example of genetic engineering. He suggests future tools could shrink humans and vehicles to curb energy use, noting public debate and potential implications for society and consumption.
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Hoover era power and a looming gas pipeline decision
The piece recalls J Edgar Hoover as a dominant FBI figure and notes indictments involving agent J Kearney, with Attorney General Griffin Bell pressing accountability. It then shifts to a costly Canadian gas pipeline plan and a favorable but skeptical EPA confidential study, plus a forthcoming nuclear power critique alleging high costs and uranium price spikes.
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Japan Faces Fishing Crisis as Soviet Zone Impacts North Pacific
Tokyo seeks a new fisheries accord as Soviet 200 mile zone diminishes traditional Japanese grounds off Siberia. Negotiations stalled until May threaten 110,000 idle fishermen and 1.7 million tons of annual catch worth about 4 billion dollars. Fukuda government offers 13.8 million in compensation while Moscow demands access in both zones and keeps four Pacific islands disputed.
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Tragic college student driven by demanding father ends in suicide
Case E B16 describes Terry F a 9 year old university sophomore in a tragic scene. Dr George Crane notes parental pressure and extreme expectations contributed to Terry's suicide after a failed course and fear of disappointing his father. The piece warns that ultra ambitious parenting pushes teens toward self harm.
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Horoscope for Saturday Aries to Pisces readies subtle guidance
Carroll Righter presents a weekend horoscope across signs from Aries to Pisces. Advice focuses on harmony, recreation, financial caution, and aiming for personal gains while stressing contacts, family understanding, and personal obligations.
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Pocket Guide to Bridge Tips and The Hayman Convention
A bridge problem and tips from Alfred Sheinwold. The article discusses play choices in a no trump contract, explains how to handle trump and suit switches, and presents the Hayman convention used to ask for a major suit when partner opens a weak NT. It invites readers to order Sheinwold’s Pocket Guide to Bridge for $1.25.
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