Back To Crime After 20 Years By Christianna Brand
Famed British mystery writer Christianna Brand, 69, returns to crime after a 20 year hiatus. John Ball praises her work and efforts to elevate mystery literature, including rediscovering Brand's Green For Danger and plans to publish new titles in the United States.
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Copley News Service
Christianna Brand
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John Ball
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England
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Calif
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University of California At San Diego Extension
Mystery Library
UCSD
Victor Hugo
Ernest Hemingway
Charles Dickens
Shakespeare
Food Shortages Hit Lisbon Shoppers Hard Amid Austerity
In Lisbon a housewife faces scarce shelves with bread lines long and milk uncertain. Imported goods cost more as government taxes curb consumption and a siege economy drives up transport, utilities, and luxury items while a black market for bacalhau grows amid Portugal’s deficit fight.
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UPI
France
French Riviera
Volkswagen
Portugal
Antonio Sousa
Sousa
Mario Soares
Portugal Communist Party Seeks Soviet Backing After Congress
At its first national congress since legality was restored, the Portuguese Communist party signals a comeback bid with strong labor union focus and Soviet support. The party aims to consolidate gains in agriculture and unions while facing a wary Socialist government and upcoming municipal elections.
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Lisbon
Portugal
UPI
Communist Party
Mario Soares
New Left
Maj
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho
National Assembly
Portuguese Democratic Movement
Soviet Union
Boris Ponomarev
Wildlife group seeks combined national energy and conservation policy
National Wildlife Federation officials urged President-elect Carter to craft a comprehensive energy and conservation policy. They praised his environmental record as Georgia governor and pressed for actions on waterway pollution, forest land use, wildlife habitat subsidies, air pollution control, and reclamation of strip mining.
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San Francisco
API
Jimmy Carter
Tom Kimball
National Wildlife Federation
Carter
Georgia
Kimball
California Natural Resources Federation
D.C
Kepone
Yale Insanity Grips Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico endures a six week Christmas season blending Spanish and American customs. Festivities peak with Christmas Eve dinner and Three Kings Day, featuring asaltos, carols, gifts, and street dances. Celebrations extend through New Year and the octavitas, fading by mid January as kids return to school.
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Puerto Rico
UPI
Spain
United States
Caribbean
Canada
Ford Is Mystery As A Lame Duck
Washington UPI reports President Ford remains quiet two weeks after his loss, avoiding public remarks on private life or post presidency plans. aides say he seeks flexibility, possibly splitting time between Palm Springs and Washington while weighing options and avoiding early announcements.
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Ford
White House
Jimmy Carter
Palm Springs
Calif
Carter
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