Mixed division winners dominate 4th Chinese National Bodybuilding in Hong Kong
Leng Gaolun and Qian Yuelian, a Shenzhen couple, win the mixed division at the 4th Chinese National Bodybuilding championship in Hong Kong. The event marks the first bikini-clad women contest in the federation. Celebrities flock to Aspen as ski season opens with stars like Ed Bradley and Jane Fonda seen on the slopes and in town. Barbi Benton leads Les Dames D'Aspen to raise funds for Ballet Aspen and the Aspen Art Museum. Nelson and Coyne reminisce on Fort Peck Dam photos for the magazine’s 50th anniversary issue, recalling past shoots and the sight of a young climber with a camera.
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Waite Receives Honorary Doctorate For Hostage Work
Canterbury England Anglican envoy Terry Waite was awarded an honorary Doctor of Civil Law by the University of Kent in a Canterbury Cathedral ceremony for his efforts to secure the release of Western hostages in the Middle East. Waite 47, appointed by Archbishop Robert Runcie in 1980, has traveled to the Middle East to press for hostage releases from militant groups in Lebanon.
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Hollywood Christmas Parade Kicks Off 100th Birthday Festivities
About a quarter million spectators lined Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse serve as grand marshals for Hollywood’s 55th annual Christmas parade. The 3.2 mile event featured 20 floats, 15 bands, classic cars, and many acts as stars Jimmy Stewart Angie Dickinson William Devane Pia Zadora and Dennis Weaver joined the celebration marking Hollywood’s centennial.
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Fox Enjoying Success Fears Losing It to Fame
Michael J. Fox, 25, star of Family Ties and Back to the Future, says in Gentlemen's Quarterly interview that he is enjoying his success but trying not to take it seriously. He adds that if it ends tomorrow he would be fishing.
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Men tied to Bourke-White dam cover return to Life
Helena correspondent notes two workers once photographed by Margaret Bourke-White for Life’s inaugural cover are again featured in the magazine. The piece highlights their return to the project and reflects on the 1930s mood era labor.
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Life
Parents seek permanent order and damages over autistic care at BRI
At BRI, parents press for a permanent court order and $15 million against the state, citing a program that uses aversives such as restraint and water sprays to manage autistic students. Michael Shields, whose mother supports the school, says progress is made, while others endure severe interventions in a facility housing 45 students aged 13 to 29 from multiple states.
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Perot underscores benefit of alliance with GM
Smith cites diverse approaches to common problems as the strength of the GM Perot connection. He says the goal is to lead the industry and be the most technologically advanced company. GM reportedly sought to sell EDS to AT&T last month, but the deal failed. Perot criticizes GM as bureaucratic and out of touch with workers and proposes cuts to executive perks and relocation of executives from the 14th floor suites at Detroit headquarters.
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Regan resignation rumors questioned as Iran Contra probe looms
In Washington Speakes said Donald Regan has not indicated plans to leave and that the president has not questioned his performance. Reagan weighed a list of national security adviser candidates but had not decided. Senate Iran Contra probe could invoke executive privilege and delay testimony. Wright and Byrd oppose a special congressional session, calling it an overreaction.
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Weather outlook cool and clear with brisk winds
The National Weather Service in Midland reports tonight will be clear and cold with lows in the mid-20s and northwesterly winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday offers mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s and west winds 5 to 15 mph. Sunday’s high 70, today’s sunrise 7 32 a.m. and sunset 5 44 p.m. Precipitation none in last 24 hours. November 1.45 inches. year to date 28.89 inches. Sunday’s record high 81 in 1981. today’s record low 19 in 1979.
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Dense fog shrouds parts of Texas as cold front moves in
Dense fog blankets East and Southeast Texas ahead of a cold front from the Red River to the Rio Grande plains. The National Weather Service issues a travelers advisory for Houston and Galveston areas due to low visibility. Behind the front, drier air and gusty northwest winds 10 to 20 mph prevail. Temperatures range from the 20s in the Panhandle to the 50s ahead of the front, with 30s and 40s elsewhere.
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Savage storm hits Rockies and Great Plains with snow and wind
A savage storm swept the Rockies and Great Plains with freezing rain snow and winds to 50 mph stranding motorists and air travelers. Rain moved across the Southeast while gale warnings and coastal flooding alerts were posted from Virginia to South Carolina. Blowing drifting snow and strong winds disrupted travel in Wyoming Colorado Kansas and Nebraska with runway closures and power outages.
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