Fischer Crown Awarded To Karpov By Default
The International Chess Federation declared Anatoly Karpov the world champion after Bobby Fischer failed to confirm participation under federation rules. FIDE extended deadlines, but with Fischer missing, the title passes to Karpov despite his absence and ongoing disputes over match terms.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
International Chess Federation
Bobby Fischer
Anatoly Karpov
Fischer
FIDE
Federation Internationale Des Echecs
Max Euwe
Euwe
Karpov
Manila
Severe Midwest Snow and Flood Threat Prompts Widespread Closures
An April storm dumped 6 to 11 inches of snow across the upper Midwest while flooding looms along the Mississippi Valley potentially surpassing 1973 levels. Winds over 35 mph hindered snow removal as roads and airports closed in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan. Chicago logged 11 inches. Grand Rapids 8. Milwaukee 5. Mississippi River crest heads toward New Orleans with potential water near 19.3 feet by April 19, threatening six million acres of land. The system spurred thundershowers in the Appalachians and eastern Ohio Valley, with several tornadoes causing minor damage including at Benton Central High School near Lafayette Indiana.
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Associated Press
Upper Midwest
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Mich
Milwaukee
Wis
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Iinois
Upper
Midwest
Electric bowls spark debate on unnecessary consumer demand
AP Washington report details Karen Wendt urging solid waste reduction at an EPA conference. She cites rising sales of hair coloring, stomach relief products, and antiseptics, warning about waste from packaging. Wendt urges states to ban nonreturnable beverage containers. only Vermont and Oregon have such bans.
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Mike Moore
Associated Press
Washington
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America
Karen A. Wendt
Minnesota
Ms. Wendt
Environmental Protection Agency
Vermont
Oregon
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Charlie Lambert
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