Mets Owner Payson Dies After Long Civic Life
Joan Whitney Payson 72 longtime owner of the New York Mets died Saturday at New York Hospital after a stroke she suffered in mid June. She built a public life as a patron of racing galleries and stage projects and was known for her Mets front box presence and royal style.
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Apollo Soyuz crew wraps two week goodwill tour
The Apollo Soyuz crew wrapped a grueling two week, thousand mile goodwill tour of the Soviet Union and voiced confidence in future Soviet American space flights. Kubasov Leonov Stafford Slayton Brand spoke at a Moscow news conference and recalled crowded stops from Moscow to the Black Sea.
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Castro Seeks 500000 Tons U S Corn To Resume Trade
Fidel Castro's government aims to buy 500 000 tons of American corn and possibly other grains if the United States lifts an economic boycott. Castro told Sen James Abourezk Cuba wants normal relations and to resume trade for agricultural and medical supplies. Abourezk said he made a prior undisclosed trip to Cuba during the Senate recess. Castro cited upgrading livestock herds as a reason for the grain imports.
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Independent Press- Telegram
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James Abourezk
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Senate
Friends Help Sears Stay Out Of Nursing Home
Neighbors rallied to care for Carol Sears of Seattle in eight hour shifts after arthritis and surgery disabled her right hand. The 59 year old woman, disabled since childhood, refused a nursing home and wished to return to Capitol Hill residence where she lived nearly thirty years.
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Young Entrepreneur Steve Shalita Faces State Labor Ruling
VAN NUYS Steve Shalita 11 years old fired a friend who goofed off at Steve's Bike Shop. The State Labor Relations Board fined him after a complaint, and he settled by giving the former employee handlebars. Steve learned to follow rules and beware of trusting friends.
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Watergate probe staff to be cut 90 percent
Charles Ruff said the special prosecutor's office will have about 10 percent of its peak staff, with two or three lawyers on an ongoing basis. He favors not retaining a permanent office and will handle the role part time while continuing his Georgetown University teaching. He also serves as acting chief inspector of the DEA.
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