Elvis death shocks Europe and fuels global tributes
Western Europe treats Elvis Presley as a major event with front-page obituaries and long remembrances. UK France Italy and West Germany broadcast and replay his music films and career highlights drawing millions of fans and stirring memories across generations.
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Crosby Returns to Stage After Five Months Away
Bing Crosby 73 returns to Concord Pavilion after a five month absence due to a fall in Pasadena. He performs a full-length concert with Mary Frances Crosby and guitar numbers by Sonny and Qarry, sings White Christmas, jokes about his fall and a microphone delay marred the show for 25 minutes in an 8,000 seat outdoor arena watched by about 5,000 fans. Crosby plans a tour to Norway, Sweden and England with his family.
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Israel defies U S on West Bank settlements plan
Israel decided on Wednesday to build three new Jewish settlements in the West Bank amid U S opposition, following a July 28 move to legalize existing outposts. U S officials, including ambassador Samuel Lewis, pressed Israel to restate the stance against West Bank settlements.
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Concorde landing rights spark New York legal clash
A federal judge ruled Kennedy Airport must allow the Concorde to land, condemning the Port Authority delay as excessive and discriminatory. The ruling opens the door for immediate SST service between New York and Paris or London, with an appeal anticipated. The decision follows ongoing dispute over SST use standards and airport authority. The same day, data showed July personal income rose due to Social Security benefits, while wage growth remained muted. Calhoun voiced confidence welfare legislation would pass despite Senate delay attempts.
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