American Wins Miss World Title
Miss Wallace from the United States won Miss World 1979 in London, earning a 7200 cash prize plus additional earnings from Mecca Limited. Runner up Evangeline Pascual of the Philippines and others from Jamaica Israel and South Africa placed in the top five. Wallace said she will not rush marriage and spoke of her relationship with millionaire racer Peter Revson.
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Judge Rejects Andersons Bid For Dismissal
Federal Judge Joseph H. Young rejected Baltimore County Executive Dale Andersons bid to dismiss a 43 count bribery conspiracy and income tax evasion indictment. Trial remains set for January 7 with the probe tied to firms securing non bid contracts and links to a broader Maryland political corruption investigation. The decision preserves evidence access while denying a full disclosure to defense on grand jury materials.
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Baltimore County
Dale Anderson
U.S. District Court
Joseph H. Young
Anderson
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Maryland
Norman P. Ramsey
Ramsey
Ben-Gurion's Condition Deteriorates in Tel Aviv
Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion's health worsened after a paralyzing stroke on November 18. He remains on the danger list at Tel Hashomer Hospital in Tel Aviv as doctors assess his condition.
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Tel Aviv
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Saigon Bombers Pound VC Airstrip After Raid
The article reports a Saigon airstrike against a Viet Cong airstrip following a raid. It notes government claims of upcoming offensives and Viet Cong denial of general plans. It mentions photos of bomb damage and civilian casualties from an attack on Loc Ninh on November 7.
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Er Centralaf
The Mousetrap marks 21 year continuous run
London AP reports The Mousetrap, the world’s longest running play, reaches its 21st birthday after 717 performances since opening November 25, 1952 at the Ambassador Theatre. Impresario Peters Saunders notes its appeal as a TV quiz style puzzle with drama and comedy.
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London
Peters Saunders
Ambassador Theater
New Saunders
Buckingham Palace
Tower of London
Would-Be Home Owners Sue Builder For Homes
Twenty eight would be home buyers filed a Charles County Circuit Court suit against Washington Homes Inc developer of Saint Charles Communities seeking 25 000 each for breach of contract. Plaintiffs say contracts and deposits were returned last September with little explanation and the builder refused to settlement. The case cites rising home values and mortgage terms as factors in the dispute. Trial opened with Judge James Mitchell and an unusual session was set to hear more testimony before mortgage expirations.
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Washington
Washington Homes
Maryland National Bank
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Pennsylvania law inquiry sought on insurance rules
Rep Peres G Foor, R Bedford, sponsors a resolution to probe Pennsylvania insurance laws last studied 30 years ago. The plan would appoint four House Republicans and three Democrats to conduct the study and is supported by the majority GOP while Gov Shapp backs Denenberg as top consumer advocate.
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Pennsylvania
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Jailed Clarksburg Doctor Settles Alimony Dispute
Dr. Phillip W. Flait, a 43 year old pediatrician, posted four thousand dollars in overdue alimony to his former wife Sally Hall and was released from Harrison County jail after an out of court settlement. The case drew local mothers who expressed relief as Flait spoke briefly to reporters. Hall, linked with Fathers United for Equal Justice, said reform of outdated divorce laws remains unsettled.
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Fathers United For Equal Justice
Crowd Attacks Police During Emergency Rescue
A Spanish speaking crowd attacked officers trying to aid 59 year old Evangelica Echevacria with oxygen and heart massage after a heart attack. Her son Cecilio Echevacria, 21, punched a officer and faced charges. An officer sustained a broken hand and bruises as hospital staff planned an autopsy to determine cause of death.
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APL
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Cecilio F. Echevacria
Echevacna
Virginia Researchers Develop Oyster Dredge System
Scientists at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science unveiled a hydraulic escalator dredge to harvest oysters. The 36 by 36 inch box with a 18 inch intake uses flexible steel tines and underwater hydraulics to rake oysters and shells, wash them onto the surface, with initial testing completed and field trials conducted in June.
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Maryland
Profit rankings in Maryland hospitals in 1972
Maryland hospitals largely operated as non profits with profits reinvested. Suburban Hospital Bethesda led with about 2 million dollars in operating revenue, followed by St Agnes Baltimore at 1.3 million. Provident Baltimore showed a 1.1 million loss after restructuring. Daily patient care costs varied, with Good Samaritan highest at 155.06 dollars.
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Bethesda
Commission
Baltimore
St. Agnes Hosital
Trutl Operating Incumre
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Sinai Hospital
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Union Memorial
Skylab Astronauts Take Rest Day Amid Busy Mission
Skylab crews on day nine of a 43 day mission report fatigue as they plan rest while Earth resources and solar astronomy tasks lag. Hutchinson notes limited time to store supplies and meals complicating diet and organization. Pogue begins Kohoutek study with a special lens, capturing sky areas 140 million miles away.
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Hutchinson
Pogue
Kohoutek
Recall issued for Cadillacs and school buses by GM and Ford
GM recalls 300000 Cadillacs from 1971 and 1972 models for steering lubrication issues with corrosion risk. Eldorado excluded. Ford recalls 3527 1973 and 1974 school buses to address possible improper routing of nylon air brake tubes that could melt against an exhaust pipe and reduce rear brake performance.
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General Motors Corp
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