Mother plans Christmas visit to son jailed in Nepal
Chicago mother Delphine Sapper plans to cross the globe to spend Christmas in a Kathmandu jail with her son Douglas Sapper 36 who was convicted of smuggling 4000 watches and sentenced to four years or a 77000 fine The family cites lack of legal aid and embassy access and seeks a Nepalese pardon on the king's birthday December 28 as a possible path to reunion while U S officials review the case and press for due process.
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Gas station history study highlights evolving designs
University of Illinois geography professor John Jakle has spent years classifying gasoline station styles. He notes early stations lacked roofs, 1920s growth brought eye catching forms like windmills and castles, and later designs blended into neighborhoods with house style motifs such as mission adobe and tudor. Canopies appeared later and 1930s added grease pits and washing bags.
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Les Miserables on CBS Wednesday Night
Hollywood AP reports CBS airs the three hour film Les Miserables starring Richard Jordan as Jean Valjean and Anthony Perkins as Inspector Javert. The adaptation follows Valjean’s redemption and pursuit across France ending in Paris with Javert’s relentless chase. Cast includes Cyril Cusack Claude Dauphin John Gielgud Ian Holm Celia Johnson Joyce Redman Angela Pleasance.
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Dollar Signs, Gold Soars as Oil Prices Jump Europe
The dollar slid in Europe while gold surged after the international oil cartel raised oil prices more than expected. In Tokyo the dollar ended at 193.35 yen, up from 193.325, with traders noting the oil-price move was no longer impacting the Japanese market.
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Brezhnev Turns 72 Amid Questions of Health and Resolve
Brezhnev marks his 72nd birthday in Moscow amid signs of strength yet lingering health concerns. Diplomats note routine day ahead, but speculation persists about his stamina for a Carter summit. He has faced flu, deafness, gout, and other ailments, though he recently appears more active in greeting visitors and negotiating on Afghan Soviet ties.
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Cook County Board Threatens Suit Over Pay Raises
Cook County board members say President George Dunne is legally weak in withholding their self voted raises. They threaten to sue to force payment or amend the 1979 budget to override Dunne. Dunne defends the raises as correct and notes citizen protests while Stroger urges voluntary backflow of 2,500 from the 32,000 salaries.
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