Iran's Shah Aims to Mold Nation Into Economic Power
AP Special Correspondent recounts Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi's bid to turn Iran into a top global economy. From oil booms to vast defense spending, reform programs, and a White Revolution, the 55 year old ruler Centralizes control, boosts urban growth, education, and infrastructure while balancing Western ties and Middle East politics.
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Opry Defies Recession With Steady Opry Crowds
Despite unemployment at 8 percent and inflation near 12 percent, the Grand Ole Opry and other country music venues in Nashville report strong attendance. Publicist Jerry Strobel notes sold-out shows through November 1 and 80 percent capacity crowds, with loyalty and quality shows drawing out-of-town fans mainly from Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.
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