Canetti Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Elias Canetti, a reclusive Bulgarian born writer, won the 1981 Nobel Prize in literature. He is praised by the Swedish Academy for broad outlook and artistic power. The 76-year-old author’s works span plays, novels, and memoirs in German, with limited U S sales.
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US to Send Sudan Tanks and Weapons Amid Libyan Threats
The United States plans to deliver about 20 M60A3 tanks, 105mm artillery, and two F-5F fighters to Sudan before year’s end to bolster defenses against Libyan incursions. The aid, plus other equipment, would nearly exhaust a $100 million congressional request, reflecting urgency amid border clashes with Chad and Libyan presence nearby.
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Valley Forecast for Today and Saturday
Variable cloudiness today with high temperatures in the low 70s. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Saturday brings a cloudy sky with a chance of rain and highs in the 60s.
Davis warns GOP may buy election in Virginia race
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Richard J. Davis cautioned that Republicans could spend heavily to influence the November election as polls show Robb leading and Miller trailing. He cited 1972 tactics where outside money funded a negative blitz and urged Virginians to judge candidates on issues, character, and leadership.
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Salem
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Virginia Cam
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the Plains
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Spong
Portsmouth
Dalton Blasts Byrd and Godwin For No Support
Virginia governor race shifts as Gov. John Dalton blames former Gov Mills Godwin Jr and Sen. Harry Byrd Jr for not backing Republican Marshall Coleman. Coleman trails Democrat Charles Robb in polls with under three weeks to election day. Dalton notes discontent among 1977 supporters and cites Godwin’s limited campaigning for Coleman.
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India
Marshall Coleman
Coleman
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Godwin
Byrd
Virginia
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Reagan
Nancy
Dalton
GOP
Robb
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Coal Commission Eyes State Slurry Pipeline Feasibility
A Virginia Coal and Energy Commission subcommittee in Bristol heard a preliminary report on a proposed coal slurry pipeline. Dr. Walter Hibbard of Virginia Tech reported no special technical or environmental problems, but eminent domain restrictions could block initial progress. The study evaluated four potential routes from southwest Virginia to Hampton Roads.
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Virginia Coal and Energy Commission
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Roanoke
Walter Hibbard
Virginia Center For Coal and Energy Research
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Grundy
Big Stone Gap
Norfolk & Western Railway
Virginia Railway Association
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Graffiti Night At Center Opens With 50s Theme
American Graffiti Night runs from 7 to 9 45 p m today at the Harrisonburg Community Activities Center. Open to youths 12 to 18 with center ID, the event features a burger bash, hot dog eating contest, and prizes for best-looking 50s outfit. A separate program Tuesday at 7 p m offers a rappelling and backpacking session for ages 13 and up, hosted by a James Madison University ROTC representative. Information is available at 433 2474 or 433 9168.
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James Madison University
ROTC
Corrections Address Was Wrong In Harrisonburg Fire Report
A correction notes the address for Wade Burgess Jr. in Thursday's Harrisonburg fire story was incorrect. Mrs. J C Anderson says she has lived at the address since January 1. Rockingham County lists 29 910 registered voters for the November 3 election. the prior figure reflected 1980 registrations.
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Harrisonburg
J.C. Anderson
Rockingham County
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