Hua Kuo-feng Seen as Mao Heir in China Unity Deal
Washington reports Hua Kuo-feng named First Deputy Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, signaling a potential successor to Mao Tse-tung and stepping forward amid a power struggle after Chou En-lai's death. The move follows Teng Hsiao-ping’s purge and recent Tian An Men Square unrest, signaling a cautious compromise among rival factions.
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Alden declares candidacy for lieutenant governor
Sen. John Alden of Windsor County, a former Republican now Democrat, announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He touted a record of 110 sponsored bills, 60 enacted, and pledged no special interests. Also, Fred Randlett announced a run for state Auditor of Accounts, while Democrats inch toward a full statewide slate with Rep. James Jeffords unopposed for now in the U.S. House race.
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Carter apologizes for ethnic purity remark in South Bend
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter apologized for using the phrase ethnic purity during remarks in South Bend Indiana and said the words were ill chosen. He defended his record in Georgia and backed housing moves with strict affirmative action enforcement while in Philadelphia to blunt Mayor Rizzo’s support for Henry Jackson.
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Student leader tied to anti-busing assault in Boston
Charlestown High School student body president Edward M. Irvin, 17, was arrested at the school and charged in the beating of black attorney Ted Landsmark during an antischool busing demonstration near City Hall. Four warrants remain outstanding. a 16-year-old was also arrested.
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Budget questions reveal cuts to arts and languages at Mt. Anthony Union
In a detailed interview, officials describe eliminating German I II III and music theory, cutting art ceramics and physical education, lowering study halls, and shifting to a rotational seven period day with 56 minute class blocks. They justify by core requirements and community needs, noting staff changes, language expansion for eighth graders, and altered driver education staffing.
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Inside Story Of Howard Hughes Death Will Mystery
A nation eyeing the Howard Hughes case wonders if a will exists even after his death. District Court coverage alongside Vermont liquor law changes frames a wider legal and cultural moment.
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Quake damages ancient city near Bukhara in Uzbekistan
A severe earthquake struck the Kyzylkum desert area 60 miles north of Bukhara, causing damage to two historic buildings and part of a 1127 mosque minaret. No casualties reported as life remained normal. seismology teams were dispatched to assess the epicenter.
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