Rumors Swirl on Brezhnev Retirement and Health
Reports from Moscow say Leonid Brezhnev has been absent from public view since May 9 with rumors of medical treatment and possible retirement next year after the party’s 25th congress. Kremlin denies issues, but a lack of campaigns before June 15 parliamentary elections signals concern about his health and leadership.
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Moscow
Ming
Teva
Preme
Anc
Te Atlantic Alliance
Brussels
Brezhnev
Supreme Soviet
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Politburo
Harold Wilson
Waldheim warns against U N isolationism at Hamilton College
U N secretary general Kurt Waldheim told Hamilton College graduates that Americans must not retreat into isolationism despite disillusionment with the United Nations. He said reliance on interdependence is a must as nations cannot prosper alone economically or politically.
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Clinton
N.Y
United Nations
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Waldheim
Hamilton College
World Organization
Many Vietnam Refugees Afraid To Leave Camps
At Eglin Air Force Base Florida about 1200 refugees approved to leave remain in camp due to fear of the outside world. Of 5629 arrivals 2148 had sponsors and were free to go but only 961 left. Three who did leave returned seeking help. Officials say uncertainty and slow clearances keep the camp open past the July closing target.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Fla
Florida Panhandle Camp
Hugh McCloone
Catholic Relief Bureau
Eglin
Les Gottlieb
Florida
U S Agrees To Transfer Guard From Laos
The United States will transfer a U S Embassy Marine guard accused of stabbing a student with a knife handle. Pathet Lao leaders agreed to let him depart Laos amid a broader power shift. Embassy plans further staff reductions as over 650 officials and dependents have already evacuated. A bookmobile visit to Auxvasse is scheduled for June 5 from 1 to 8 p.m.
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Vientiane
Laos
United States
U.S
Pathet Lao
Christian A. Chapman
Phoumi Vongvichit
Philip C. Habib
Habib
Souvanna Phouma
Vongvichit
Edward Wagner
Rolling Stones open tour with long loud Baton Rouge show
The Rolling Stones began an 58 show tour with a two hour Baton Rouge matinee and a second night performance delayed by sound issues and traffic. Mick Jagger promised more for the crowd and noted the group would push new material with Ron Wood on lead guitar replacing Mick Taylor. The band played at LSU Assembly Center before a charged audience as late setup and a massive traffic jam colored the opening weekend.
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Baton Rouge
Mick Jagger
Jagger
Stones
America
Canada
Mexico
South America
Ron Wood
Mick Taylor
Keith Richard
Charlie Watts
Bill Wyman
Billy Preston
Louisiana State University Assembly Center
Ear wax and sweat could reveal cancer exposure
Chicago report notes Dr. Barry Commoner says ear wax urine and sweat may show exposure to cancer causing chemicals. He links up to 75 percent of U.S. cancers to environmental factors and argues heavy industrial production raises cancer rates with communities downwind from factories showing higher incidence.
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Chicago
United States
Barry Commoner
Washington University Center of the Biology of Natural Sys
Commoner
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Singer Sewing
Rolling Stones
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Paris Air
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Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Goodrich
Begoodrich
E. Liberty
B.F. Goodrich
BankAmericard
American Express
Diners Club
Carle Blanche
B.egoodrich
Bfgoodrich
Calers
Tems
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