Vonnegut laments dying literary magazines at IU appearance
Vonnegut told more than 2,000 people at Indiana University that fiction magazines have died and the opportunity to become a writer as he did no longer exists. He noted he wrote shorts for magazines for income and later wrote 13 books including Slaughterhouse Five and Cat's Cradle, while living in New York City.
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Fire damages actor Rob Reiner home in Beverly Hills
A dawn fire caused 250000 dollars in damage to Rob Reiner's hillside Beverly Hills house. Reiner was away. two guests escaped from the den as firefighters investigated the cause. No identities given and fire under investigation.
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Pro Reagan cheers as Manila protests shift to praise
In Manila, protesters hailed President Reagan for canceling his trip to meet Marcos, while a major peso devaluation aimed to shore up the economy draws wary reactions. Economists warn inflation could rise above 20 percent as currency value falls from 11 to 14 pesos per dollar.
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Aging population to strain health care with chronic diseases
Researchers Schneider and Brody in the New England Journal of Medicine challenge Fries on aging. They argue the very old are rising, chronic illnesses will dominate lifespans, and long term care demand will rise unless preventive measures or treatments improve dramatically.
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West German president in US pledges support and defense
West German President Karl Carstens told Congress the U S and West Germany remain allied and will contribute a fair share to defense while rejecting unilateral nuclear abolition. He spoke at a joint session amid applause and noted a broader partnership against the Soviet Union. A peace rally in Philadelphia planned to protest Pershing 2 missiles accompanies his and Vice President Bush’s visit.
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