Contenders in race to replace Vorster in South Africa
The resignation of Prime Minister John Vorster sparks a factional scramble within the National Party. Leading contenders include Pieter Willem Botha, Cornelius Conme Mulder, and Roelof Frederik Pik Botha, with liberal and conservative wings vying for influence as a party conference nears.
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Pretoria
South Africa
John Vorster
Vorster
National
Vaderland
Pieter Willem Botha
National Party
Cornelius Petrus Conme ’ Mulder
Information Ministry
Transvaal Provincal Party
Roelot Frederik
Pik” Kotha
Dapper
Debonair
Bird visits Oval Office during Carter meeting
A bird flew into the Oval Office through an open door while President Jimmy Carter hosted a visitor beside a portrait of George Washington. The feathered guest caused no reported disruption and left on its own.
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White House Oval Office
George Washington
Carter
Foot and mouth disease outbreak at Plum Island controlled
Agriculture Department reports the foot and mouth disease outbreak at Plum Island Animal Disease Center confined to the facility. Infected and exposed livestock were destroyed and incinerated. Cleanup included washing vehicles. Officials say no spread detected and threat remains remote.
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Washington
Plum Island
N.Y
Animal Disease Center
Agriculture Department
Department
Long Island
United States
Hughes' doctor found innocent in drug case
OGDEN Utah AP Dr Wilbur Thain Howard Hughes former physician has been found innocent of charges he illegally supplied codeine to the billionaire A federal jury deliberated about three hours before delivering verdict The prosecution introduced a 1975 letter from Thain warning Hughes of tighter enforcement and the need for another drug supply route for the late financier
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Ogden
Utah
Wilbur Thain
Howard Hughes
Codeine
Thain
Hughes
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