Andropov Named Soviet General Secretary After Brezhnev
The article reports Yuri Andropov's surprise rise to general secretary as Brezhnev dies, with Tass confirming the unanimous vote amid politburo maneuvering. It notes rival Konstantin Chernenko, the potential roles for Viktor Grishin, and the expected leadership shift toward collective rule. It also covers Andropov's stance on Brezhnev's policies and public reactions at Red Square and the House of Unions.
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Middle East Talks Pin hopes on Reagan meeting
A Damascus PLO official warned of intensified guerrilla attacks inside Israel in retaliation for the September Sabra and Chatila refugee massacre. He said the group planned to escalate actions amid President Reagan’s Dallas visit and a planned Washington meeting with Middle East envoy Philip Habib set for November 19.
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Weather summary and extreme events report
A nightly weather note cites wind from the northwest at 17 to 23 mph and sundown at 4 48 pm with sunrise 6 55 am. It lists past highs and lows, daily records, an extended forecast through Wednesday, and regional extremes including heavy snow from Nebraska to the Great Lakes, wind warnings from New York to New Jersey, and a Tornado near Montgomery Alabama. It also notes record highs in Rochester and Beckley and a 1973 Senate oil pipeline bill approval.
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Record of Minnesota Wisconsin Snowstorm Toll and Impacts
Weather chaos across Minnesota Wisconsin and surrounding states as blizzards and heavy snow trap residents and shut districts. Minnesota reports 6 to 10 inches with strong winds while Wisconsin sees 3 inches of rain fueling floods and widespread outages. Six deaths linked to slick roads include victims in Minnesota Illinois and Wyoming. Fire losses and power outages compound the disaster as authorities warn of plummeting temperatures.
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Record October 82 snowfall leaves mark on weather books
Des Moines Iowa record October snowfall surprises climatologists with early snow across northern two thirds of the state. Sioux City Akron and western Sioux County reports reach 8 to 12 inches with heavier amounts near South Dakota. The Oct 19 and 20 storm brought thunderstorms sleet hail and damaging winds. Des Moines saw eight tenths of an inch but only three earlier measurable Oct snows in 97 years.
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The Gazette Covers Baseball to Bowling and Boxing
The Gazette reports on baseball sluggers, bowling results, and boxing bouts. It highlights upcoming fixtures, notable performances, and local athletes aiming for season milestones.
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