Prominent Americans publicly admit alcoholism
A year after 52 individuals announced alcohol addiction, 24 more including actor Jed Cameron and former Maryland Senator Daniel Brewster disclosed drinking problems. The National Council on Alcoholism labeled diverse figures from an Indian chief to former New York Giants QB Lee Grosscup, urging help and reducing stigma.
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Daniel Brewster
Maryland
New York Giants
Lee Grosscup
National Council On Alcoholism
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Richard Webb
Mitchell Ryan
U.S
Council
Thomas J Swatford
Washington, D.C
Edwin E
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Aldrin
Dick van Dyke
Dana Andrews
del Sharbult
Middletown School Official Praises Easy Metrics System
A Middletown school official says the Metric system is easy to learn and makes sense despite resistance. The piece notes Americans feel compelled to learn it as part of daily life.
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Middletown
Art Toalston
Weekend Warmth With Partly Cloudy Skies
Weather report notes partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures today with a slight chance of afternoon showers. Highs reach the mid 70s, with Sunday night lows around 50. Monday's high again in the 70s.
Oil spill off Florida Keys begins break up
A 60 mile long oil slick off Key Largo to Marathon started breaking up on Saturday. Coast Guard crews monitor for residues near shore while search teams seek the tanker responsible. Officials say reefs and beaches largely unscathed with no wildlife impact reported.
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Miami
Florida Keys
Coast Guard
Dave Tait
Key Largo
Keys
Marathon
Key West
220 Tons Uranium Missing Prompt 1968 Theft Probe
Senate panel to investigate reports that 220 tons of uranium vanished from a Mediterranean freighter in 1968 and surfaced in Israel's Negev nuclear plant. Officials from CIA and ERDA may be questioned as media outlets cite sources and officials acknowledge the theft appears the largest since atomic age.
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Senate Intelligence Committee
Wil
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Negev Desert
Nagasaki
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Energy Research and Development Administration
Los Angeles Times
New York Times
Om Salzburg
Austria
Senate
Pauly N. Leventhal
Senate Government Operations
Governmental Affairs
Leventhal
Vna
West Germany
GOPOR adopts 1.5 million rebuilding program in Chicago
The Republican Party approves a 1.5 million rebuilding program focusing on minority recruitment and local politics. Charles Black named political director to lead grassroots efforts as the RNC backs a 7.5 million 1977 budget and Brock funds the recovery project amid conservative criticism.
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Republican Party
Twe
Charles Black
Republican National Committee
Bill Brock
Jock
White House
Batton
Carter plans private talks in London after economic summit
President Carter announced a private May 9 meeting in London with England France and West Germany leaders to discuss Berlin and broader European issues. He will then fly to Geneva to meet Syria's President Assad, with bilateral talks planned during London stay.
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France
West Germany
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Syria
Radio Television News Directors Association
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Tragedy Lingers For Missing Vietnam Veteran's Family
Maggie Burnett, widow of Col. Sheldon Burnett listed missing in action since March 7, 1971, endures lifelong grief. The Chelmsford, Massachusetts woman wears her husband's silver bracelet and West Point ring while raising four children amid health and financial strains and community support efforts.
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Maggie Burnett
West Point
Shelly Burnett
Chelmsford
Mass
Milwaukee
Sheldon Burnett
Armored Cavalry
Laos
Trish
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