Pynchon declines prestigious Howells Medal award
Author Thomas Pynchon has refused the Howells Medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, calling the gold medal a good hedge against inflation but stating he does not want the honor. The academy noted it would keep the medal in a vault if he changed his mind.
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Administration After European Jitters
Special correspondent William L. Ryan reports the Ford administration’s efforts to calm jitters among European allies amid rising Western European concerns over U S policy after Indochina. Kissinger warns Moscow that West Berlin’s security is vital to U S interests and that Soviet American détente hinges on Berlin still free. Ambassador Richardson in London discusses allied unity ahead of the NATO summit in Brussels.
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Why Name Of Town In Arizona WHY Why
The article notes Why, a tiny hamlet in southwestern Arizona near the Mexican border with about 90 residents, swelled by snowbirds in winter. It traces its unusual name to a 25 year history after post office discussions and an attorney general decision, highlighting local people’s desire for a unique name.
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Ford's Brother Pledges $50
Tom Ford, President Ford's half brother and a 56 year old audit coordinator for the Michigan legislature, pledges 50 dollars to Democratic State House candidates for 1976. He says he is not abandoning the Republican party and emphasizes a nonpartisan approach. Last year he donated over 400 dollars, split nearly equally between parties.
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Charges Dropped Against Crime Leader Joseph Colombo Sr
New York reports that income tax evasion and gambling charges against Joseph Colombo Sr. have been dismissed due to ill health. Federal attorneys suggested dropping the charges after Colombo, paralyzed and unable to speak since the 1971 Unity Day shooting, was unable to stand trial. The action was taken Tuesday.
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