Brazil’s Amazon Development Sparks Clash With Tribes
Brazil accelerates an economic occupation of the Amazon, earmarking hundreds of millions to integrate 100000 or more Indians into society. Critics warn tribal culture will erode as clashes with pacifying missions rise, notably the Waimiri-Atroari attacks near Manaus during a highway build.
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Brazil
Amazon Basin
Amazon
United States
Manaus
Funai
Caracaras
Ismarth de Araujo
Residents Brace for Missouri Nuclear Plant at Reform
In Reform Missouri residents confront Union Electric plans to build two 1.15 million kilowatt nuclear units by 1983. Land purchases threaten homes and town identity as neighbors face relocation, traffic, and fear of being forgotten while officials assure safety. Local shopkeeper notes town may lose its name with the plant’s arrival.
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Kenneth Powers
Missouri
Missouri River
Union Electric Co
St. Louis
State Capitol
Jewel Holland
Holland
Fulton
Powers
Charles Akers
Dracula Grave Draws Tourists On Snagov Island Romania
On Snagov Island near Bucharest sightseers flock to the monastery blamed for Dracula's burial. The island, visited by few after dark, is supported by Romania's Tourist Ministry though the grave's authenticity remains disputed. Archaeologists found a skeleton with a belt buckle and ring bearing Dracula, but artifacts later disappeared. Authorities plan a systematic next year excavation to verify the claims.
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Romania
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Prince of Darkness
Vlad III
Vlad
Tepes
Principality
Wallachia
Bulgaria
Snagov
Bucharest
Dinu Rosetti
Istanbul
Giurescu
Rockefeller Willing On Tax Revelation
Washington AP Vice President designate Nelson Rockefeller signals no objection to revealing his income taxes if congressional committees vote for disclosure. A press secretary statement places the decision with House and Senate panels. The Washington Post notes Rep Don Edwards says former aide William Ronan declined to specify how $625000 in Rockefeller gifts was used. Edwards seeks Ronan subpoena to force details.
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Tas
Hugh Morrow
Rockefeller
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Senate
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Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Washington Post
House Judiciary Committee
Rep
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D-Calif
William Fr. Ronan
Ronan
Edwards
Post
Port Authority of
New York
New Jersey
Mother's Effort To Save Baby Leaves Tragic Inheritance
In 1952 Janice Luder's mother took the drug diethylstilbestro DES to prevent miscarriage. Years later Janice developed vaginal cancer likely linked to DES, after which surgeons removed her uterus and part of her vagina. Her husband and she discuss adoption and life without children, urging awareness of DES risks.
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Monrovia
Calif
Janice Luder
Janice
Food and Drug Administration
California
Des
Vivian Macwhirter
Larry
Los Angeles
Mrs. Lader
Walk for Life Draws Thousands in St Louis
Thousands braved cold drizzle for the Walk for Life rally in St Louis sponsored by Missouri Citizens for Life. The group backs a constitutional amendment to protect unborn lives with sponsors paying per mile. About 8,000 sponsor forms were turned in though some walked without forms.
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Walk For Life
ST. Louis
Missouri Citizens For Life
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