Downing to not seek reelection after 17 years
United Press International reports Rep. Thomas N. Downing has agonizingly decided he will not run again in Virginia's 1st District. The nine-term Democrat, dean of Virginia's delegation, cited heavy demands on his time and family after weighing factors for months and announcing the decision at a news conference.
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Elvis Presley Turns 61 in Memphis Birthday Pilgrimage
MEMPHIS Tenn UPI Former rock n rollers who pay attention to that sort of thing probably took a second look in the mirror today the 61st birthday of Elvis Presley. Fans gathered outside Graceland gates as a third annual birthday pilgrimage begins with birthday boxes and red white and blue tributes. Elvis was in Los Angeles but fans planned a mobile radio unit, citywide greetings, and air traffic announcements as Memphis honors the Tupelo born star with broadcasts of his 61 gold records including Hound Dog and Teddy Bear.
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Strikes spread in Spain amid wage protests
In Madrid and northern Spain militant workers vent wage disputes. Ensidesa steel workers walk out over pay while construction unionists seize Madrid offices to press for a 23 percent hike. Government vows to limit wage increases to curb inflation as subway service resumes after army involvement.
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Senator Pell calls for CIA leak probe and ethics review
UPI reports Senator Claiborne Pell pledges support for a probe into CIA leak scandals and censure of those responsible. He criticizes breaches of confidentiality over CIA funding to Italian centrist parties and notes Angola-related disclosures differ, stressing responsibility to protect interests even amid sensitive information. The piece also notes a separate wedding report of Caitlin Autry and Caitlin Caidlin in a Methodist ceremony with about 100 attendees.
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Hawaii
The presidential campaign bailout prompts debate
Treasury funds of 1.88 million were given to 11 presidential candidates. Economists warn that default by one could shake lenders and voter services, while others argue for federally guaranteed loans. The piece notes rising campaign costs from TV ads and events and includes a Stanford research note on a pressure sensitive forgery proof electronic pen.
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Burma and Japan end war with Rangoon treaty
The Burma Japan hostilities officially ceased with a Rangoon peace treaty signed on November 5, 1934, ending the state of war between the two nations.
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Burma
Japan
Oldest rocks found in southwestern earth at 3.8 billion years
Columbus Telegram reports rocks discovered in the southwestern region are dated at about 3.8 billion years old, making them the oldest rocks yet identified on Earth. The finding, described by researchers, pushes back the record of the planet’s crust and offers insights into early geologic history.
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