South Africans Vote in Phoenix Ahead of Johannesburg Ballots
A group including Ai trip ing and Burns woke at 2:30 a.m. in Wagon Mound New Mexico, flew to Phoenix and cast ballots by 8 a.m. amid hopes for South Africa's future. More than 300 South Africans voted in Phoenix for three days of balloting to be flown to Johannesburg for counting. Mandela and de Klerk expected to top the results with various parties represented. Some voters traveled from Wyoming and via a Denver charter, while others, like Mandi Grossman, spoke of history and sacrifice.
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Mandela opens South Africa voting era with historic first
The world watched as South Africa held its historic first multiracial vote. Mandela called it the beginning of a new era and a realization of dreams for all South Africans as black citizens took control for the first time in 342 years, amid bombings and celebrations. Bernie Desmond, 26, at Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, said generations will thank this day while a hospital-bound voter, David Maimola, 29, spoke of renewal after recent violence. Voting started chaotically in Zulu homelands as crowds formed before dawn, with elderly voters awaiting their opportunity.
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Nixon funeral pre-empts local TV shows broadcast
Coverage of Richard Nixon’s funeral spreads across major networks and CNN, with ABC CBS NBC PBS and affiliates adjusting schedules. Rumor of time zone differences and reruns noted as the service runs 60 to 90 minutes and features remarks by Billy Graham Clinton and attendance by former presidents.
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Nixon Funeral Viewing Highlights Presidential Honors
The Nixon viewing featured a blue suited body and a 20 minute ceremony as family and public paid respects. Wreaths carried names including Lech Walesa and rest in peace messages while photographs showed Nixon with Sadat Yeltsin and the Great Wall of China. Bill Anderson and Bernice Collins were among early attendees. Nixon to be buried beside Pat Nixon near his birthplace.
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Public offices and services open today
CAMZONA and Salt River related offices and health services will operate today with regular hours. Tribune newspaper offices and public libraries will also be open during normal business hours, ensuring access to municipal services and information today.
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Donor shortage looms as organ waits rise in state
The Donor Network of Arizona says the number of organ donors could nearly double from 57 to 100 to 120 this year. Jones recalls the long list of months to years on the waiting list and notes kidneys are most in demand, though hearts lungs and livers are also needed.
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Donahue patient endures second kidney transplant wait
The article recalls a liver brain death case and a second kidney transplant for Jones after five months on the list. She describes a mix of fear and hope as she prepared for the operation, spending 10 days in the hospital following surgery.
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